Michelle Behnke wants BYU Law students to become strong lawyers. “When we have strong lawyers, we have a strong defense for the rule of law,” which, Behnke observes, is the basis for a fair and just society. She encouraged students to get involved in their communities doing “non-law” things, suggesting “people will assume you bring the same energy and passion to your law practice.” Behnke also championed working on committees to develop collaboration skills such as learning to negotiate and getting people engaged in a cause. “Your legal career can’t be compartmentalized. Everything you do will affect it – make that a positive!”
