RES GESTAE
The alumni magazine of the S.J. Quinney College of Law
Winter 2025 issue
Welcome to the newest issue of Res Gestae, Utah Law's alumni magazine!
In this issue, we speak with Ryan Gellert ('05), CEO of Patagonia, who leads the company in supporting environmental causes around the world.
We also feature Clinical Professor Jensie Anderson ('93) and discuss her career in innocence and post-conviction work and the 25 years she's spent teaching at Utah Law.
Finally, we spotlight Steve Clyde ('75), water law attorney at Clyde Snow & Sessions, and highlight his service with the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and other Utah water committees and taskforces.
Honor classmates who have passed away on our In Memoriam page, and read more about the College of Law's upcoming spring events.
Climbing ahead: Ryan Gellert leads Patagonia in a novel business model that supports environmental causes
Ryan Gellert (’05) grew up in Cocoa Beach, Florida, a city known for its surfing and miles of pristine beaches. A completely different sport—snowboarding—originally brought him to Utah after college, but Gellert’s volunteer work with the American Civil Liberties Union and a Utah Law professor inspired him to stay and attend law school himself.
Read MoreA great journey: Professor Jensie Anderson retires after 25 years at Utah Law
Clinical Professor Jensie Anderson (’93) considers it an honor to have spent her career teaching and helping individuals access justice. Yet, growing up in Logan, Utah, she envisioned quite a different trajectory for herself. Her family was in the theatre business, so stepping out on stage was a natural fit for her.
Read MoreThicker than water: Steve Clyde honors family legacy through environmental law
As a child, Steve Clyde (’75) watched his father, one of the premier water lawyers in the United States, meeting with clients and walking ditch banks throughout Utah. Because the people he worked with often couldn’t afford to pay the bills, Clyde’s father received cows, sheep, or mineral interests to satisfy legal fees.
Read MoreLETTERS & CLASS NOTES
In Memoriam
Feb 18, 2025The S.J. Quinney College of Law honors the following members of our alumni community who passed away between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024.
From the editor’s desk: Winter 2025
Feb 18, 2025I’m excited to present the Winter 2025 issue of Res Gestae, which features three alumni who are passionate about serving others, both through environmental work and volunteer efforts with underserved populations.
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Res Gestae is the quarterly alumni magazine of the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law—a place to celebrate the alumni, students and faculty who define the Utah Law community. You can learn more about the magazine, see our list of contributors, and explore previous issues here.