Jesse began his legal career working for the Salt Lake District Attorney in 2008, but quickly learned that he’d rather defend someone who made a mistake rather than put an innocent person in jail. His interest in helping people at their worst moments comes from his belief that every person, regardless of their background or crime, deserves the best defense. He joined the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (LDA) in 2012 where he excelled at achieving excellent results for his clients, despite at times having the highest caseload of any attorney. Recognizing his legal skills and ability to teach others, Jesse became LDA’s intern coordinator. He was responsible for training law students from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University on practicing criminal defense. Jesse’s passion for helping people at their worst moments persuaded Jesse to form Conyers & Nix.

Jesse was recognized for his legal expertise when he was nominated to become a Judge in the Salt Lake City Justice Court. After he was not selected by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Jesse to serve on Utah's Third District Judicial Nominating Commission where he interviews lawyers applying to be trial judges.

Education

S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
B.S., Political Science, 2005

Bar Admissions

Utah State Courts
United States District Court, Utah

Activities & Affiliations

Third District Judicial Nominating Commission
Member

Plan-B Theatre Company
Immediate Past President

Utah Minority Bar Association
Former Board President

Utah State Bar Commission
Former Ex Officio Board Member

Committee on the Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions
Former Member Secretary

Utah Pride Center
Former Board Member

S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumni Association
Former Board Member

David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of Court
Member