Mackenzie Cannon
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Mackenzie Cannon

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cannon.mackenzie@dorsey.com

Overview

Mackenzie uses her background in legislative affairs to help clients develop creative and innovative solutions to complex legal problems.

Mackenzie spent two years working for Senator Mike Lee on the Senate Judiciary Committee. As part of that practice, she worked with individuals from all political backgrounds to find bipartisan solutions to complex legal questions. She now uses that experience to help clients develop litigation strategies that work for them and their business. 

Mackenzie also has experience in criminal and immigration law, and she is committed to serving her community through pro bono practice. 

Education & Admissions

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 2021)

Brigham Young University (B.A., History, 2018)

Admissions

  • Utah

Languages

  • Spanish

Experience

  • Worked as legal counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. 
  • Helped negotiate a bipartisan criminal justice reform package during the 117th Congress. 
  • Drafted a bill that would amend the Federal Communications Act of 1934 and protect children and adults online sexual exploitation. 

Industries & Practices

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Healthcare Litigation

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Mackenzie Cannon