Betsy Fowler Russon

Biography

Betsy Russon was born and raised in Utah, where she currently resides on her fourth-generation family farm. With over twenty years of legal experience in federal and state administrative regulatory practices, Betsy’s skillset makes her a strong advocate for her special district clients.

Betsy deep roots in Utah provide her with a unique understanding of the intersection between local politics and the use of special districts to accommodate the growth and economic development occurring across the state.

Education and Honors

• J.D. Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School
• Editor-in-Chief: BYU Education Law Journal
• Faculty Meritorious Achievement & Distinguished Service Award, 2005
• Law School Scholarly Writing Award, 2005
• B.A. History, Brigham Young University, magna cum laude
• Associate of Science, Dixie College (now Utah Tech University), magna cum laude
• Academic All-American, Women’s Basketball
• Utah State University Athletics Hall of Fame Honor Recipient, 2019 (Women’s Basketball and Soccer)

Professional Activities

• Utah Bar Association, Member
• N.O.S.S.C.R (National Association of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives), Member
• Co-Author and Presenter, How to Start and Manage a Collaborative Law School Youth Mentoring Program, Betsy Fowler & Brett Scharffs, Virginia Education Law Conference. Norfolk, VA (April
  2005). LEXIS Publg

Community Activities

• Mentor, Drug awareness youth program
• Missionary, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2000-2002
• Manager, Provo School District & BYU Law School Mentoring Program
• Utah Special Olympics, volunteer and coach