Shelby Jaye Hughes

Of Counsel

sjh@clydesnow.com

801-433-2465

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BIO

Shelby Jaye Hughes focuses her practice on business, construction, and real estate litigation. She has experience handling high-stakes disputes ranging from complex class actions to individual commercial lawsuits. Ms. Hughes has represented clients in a broad range of matters, including contract disputes, trade secret litigation, defamation, restrictive covenant enforcement, employment disputes, and land use matters. She also represents clients in appeals before Utah’s appellate courts and has represented court-appointed receivers responsible for administering receivership estates with assets exceeding $23 million.

Outside the office, Shelby enjoys running, skiing, and watching football (Boomer Sooner & Go Birds!), baseball (Go Phils!), and basketball (Thunder Up!), as well as spending time with her husband, their son, and their rescue dog, Sofie.

Education
  • Juris Doctor, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah (2017)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, Westminster College (2011)
Professional Affiliations
  • University of Utah Young Alumni Association (Secretary 2021-22; President-Elect, 2022-23;  President, 2023-24; Past-President, 2024-25)
  • Board Member and Retreat Committee Co-Chair for Women Lawyers of Utah.
  • Utah State Bar Leadership Academy (2025-26)
Speaking Engagements
  • “Depp v. Heard: The Lawsuits and the Court of Public Opinion Spectacles” (September 2022)
  • “The Evolution of Women’s Practice in Utah: Lessons for Today’s Lawyers” (March 2025)
Court of Admissions
  • Utah State Courts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Utah

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