2020, J.D., S.J. Quinney College of Law, High Honors, CALI and Outstanding Achievement, Leary Scholar
2014, B.A., Cornell College, Honors in Politics and International Relations
Utah State Bar
Associate
Claire is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group. In 2020 she earned her J.D., from S.J. Quinney College of Law graduating with High Honors. While in law school Ms. McGuire had the honor of representing the University as a member of the national moot court team and was recognized as one of the best oralists in the region. Her peers also elected her to represent the law school as a Senator in University wide student government. In 2014 Ms. McGuire received her B.S. with honors in both Politics and International Relations from Cornell College.
In her life before law, Ms. McGuire was a political operative for campaigns all over the country working on races ranging from school board to U.S. Presidential. Her life in politics gave her the opportunity to manage large teams and work with election officials. She now takes her experience on the campaign trail and applies it to her election law practice.
An avid music lover, salsa dancer and skier Ms. McGuire loves working with artists, athletes, and musicians helping them navigate legal issues they come across from contracts to copyright. She will focus on the legalities and they can focus on making the art. Ms. McGuire also practices immigration law and can assist employers in bringing on high-skilled immigrant workers or help to navigate the complex world of visa applications.
Claire was included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for her work in Commercial Litigation.