Parsons Behle & Latimer (Parsons) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex B. Leeman as firm general counsel. Leeman is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation practice group and a firm shareholder. His practice focuses on business and employment litigation, real estate disputes and professional malpractice defense.
As general counsel, Leeman will advise the firm and its attorneys on ethics and compliance issues. He has extensive experience representing Utah attorneys in disciplinary matters before the Utah State Bar and Utah Supreme Court and has defended attorneys and law firms against malpractice and FDCPA claims. Leeman has presented dozens of continuing education seminars on legal ethics and professional conduct.
“Practicing with integrity and within the boundaries of legal ethics is at the core of every Parsons’ attorney’s practice,“ Leeman says. “I am looking forward to working with my fellow attorneys at the firm to provide guidance where needed, and to assist the firm in its continued tradition of the highest levels of integrity and responsible conduct.”
Leeman was appointed as the firm’s general counsel by Parsons’ Board of Directors. CEO and Board Chairperson Shawn Ferrin says, “We appreciate Alex’s willingness to serve as general counsel for the firm and are confident in his outstanding abilities to advise the firm and his peers in matters of ethics and compliance. Parsons places great importance on these matters, and Alex’s extensive knowledge and experience will benefit the entire firm.”
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