J. Michael Bailey ’83, a top-ranked litigator, has been named vice chair of Parsons Behle & Latimer’s Government Relations, Lobbying and Political Law department. Bailey, in addition to his commercial litigation practice, represents clients before the U.S. Congress, Utah Legislature, and municipalities as well as state and federal regulatory agencies. Parsons Behle & Latimer’s 114 attorneys serve clients in the natural resources, manufacturing, technology, real estate, banking, retail, utility and health care industries, as well as practicing mass torts and personal injury law. Founded in 1882, it has offices in Salt Lake City, Reno and Las Vegas.