Instructor: SCOTT WILLIAMS

SCOTT WILLIAMS

Scott Williams, a retired civil litigator and trial lawyer, was a partner and member of the board of directors of a prominent Salt Lake law firm, Strong & Hanni. For several years he represented Utah civil trial lawyers in a national organization. He currently is affiliated with Utah Alternative Dispute Resolution as a mediator and has volunteered legal services to some nonprofit organizations. He describes himself as a cinephile or "film buff" because of his passionate interest in movies. He has taught several classes at the Osher Institute including "Law in Film: Parts 1 and 2," "Journalism Law and Ethics in the Movies," "Short Story into Film," "The Cold War in Film," and "Medical Law and Ethics in Film" with Dr. Jay Jacobsen. Scott is the recent recipient of the Brooke Hopkins Award for Excellence in Adult Teaching.

SCOTT WILLIAMS is currently teaching:

Class Title Semester Date(s) Program
Law in Film: Part 2 Spring 1/23/25 - 2/27/25 Osher Lifelong Learning

SCOTT WILLIAMS has previously taught:

  • Lecture, Discussion, and Select Viewing of "To Kill a Mocking Bird"
  • Short Story Into Film
  • Journalism, Law, and Ethics in the Movies
  • Law in Film: Part 1
  • The Cold War in Film