Ellen Maycock
Areas of Practice
Family LawMediation/Arbitration
About Ellen
Since beginning her practice in 1975, Ms. Maycock has practiced in the areas of family law and commercial litigation. At the current time, her practice is limited to family law. Ms. Maycock has appeared in state and federal courts and has also served as a mediator and arbitrator.
Ms. Maycock brings to her family law practice a unique perspective, coupling zealous client representation with sensitivity and appreciation of the long-range needs of families in transition. Ms. Maycock has experience dealing with substantial marital estates, professional degrees and practices, complex custody issues and all aspects of divorce. Ms. Maycock is highly respected in the legal community for her contributions to the legal profession, as well as her professional success.
Education
University of Utah College of Law, Juris Doctor- 1975
Order of the Coif - Top 10% of graduating class
Editor in Chief, Utah Law Review
First Place, Freshman Moot Court competition
University of Utah, Bachelors Degree (English) - 1970 (cum laude)
Professional Activities
Fellow-American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow-American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow-American Bar Foundation
Utah State Bar
Family Law Section
Chair, Family Law Section - 1994 to1995
Family Law Lawyer of the Year - 1994
Family Law Executive Committee - 1991 to 2001
Co-Chair, CLE Advisory Committee - 1985 to 1988
Distinguished Committee Award - 1987 to 1988
Distinguished Lawyer for Service to the Bar - 1988
Chair, Young Lawyers Section - 1979
Chair, Bar Examiners Review Committee - 1997 to 1999
Ethics and Discipline Screening Panel - 1982 to 1992
Chair, Ethics and Discipline Screening Panel- 1991 to 1992
Women Lawyers Executive Committee - 1982 to 1984
Woman Lawyer of the Year- 1998
Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah - 2000 to Present
Treasurer and Board of Directors- 2002 to 2004
President - 2005 to 2006
Utah Bar Foundation
President - 1993 to 1994
Vice President- 1991 to 1993
Trustee- 1987 to 1994
American Bar Association
Salt Lake County Bar Association
American Inn of Court I, Master of the Bench, President- 1996 to 1997
Chair, Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence- 1993 to 2006
Member, United States District Court Annexed Alternate Dispute Resolution Panel- 1993 to Present
Lecturer and panelist at continuing legal education presentations sponsored by the Utah State Bar, Family Law Section of the Utah State Bar, National Business Institute and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Utah Chapter, on the following topics:
Mediation and Arbitration
Litigating Alimony Issues in Divorce Cases
Business Valuation in Divorce
Conducting Discovery in Divorce Cases
Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice
Prenuptial Agreements
Community Activities
And Justice for All Leadership Committee - 1998 to 2003
Ad Hoc Committee for Reorganization of Code of Judicial Administration - 2002
Legal Aid Society
Board of Directors- 2003 to Present
University of Utah College of Law Alumni Association
Board of Trustees- 1992 to 1995
President - 1996 to 1997
University of Utah Alumni Association
Board of Trustees- 1990 to 1993
Chair, Community Service Committee - 1991 to 1993
Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah, Paralegal Program
Legal Writing Instructor - 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
Advisory Committee - 1988