Aline Marie H. Longstaff, Associate at our Salt Lake City law office
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Aline Marie H. Longstaff

Associate
Biography

Aline Longstaff brings a powerful combination of appellate and trial-level experience, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to client-focused service. She is known for guiding critical motions, defending major claims, and safeguarding reputations with precision, perseverance, and persuasive advocacy. Her experience spans both district and appellate courts, where she draws on years as a judicial law clerk for the Utah Court of Appeals (Judge Diana Hagen) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (Judge Bruce S. Jenkins) to anticipate judicial reasoning and craft compelling arguments.

Aline’s practice covers a broad range of complex litigation matters, from high-stakes motions to firm-defining disputes. She is recognized as a rising star in business litigation, having been named one of Utah Business Magazine’s 30 Women to Watch and selected for the NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program for 2025–26. Beyond her courtroom work, Aline’s leadership and dedication are evident in her service as co-lead of the firm’s Lawyers of Color affinity group and as a board member of the Utah Minority Bar Association. She brings an inclusive, relationship-driven approach to every matter, fostering trust, understanding, and a multicultural perspective that strengthens client collaboration and results.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Utah


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Utah
  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Utah


Education

  • Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., Cum Laude)
    • U.S. State Dept. Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship (Hindi)
    • Associate Editor, BYU Law Review
  • Harvard University (MTS, Islamic Studies)
  • University of Utah (B.A., History, International Studies and Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic))

Languages

Arabic

Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation (2024)
  • Utah Business Magazine, 30 Women to Watch (2024)
  • Snell & Wilmer Pro Bono Award (2024-2025)
  • Snell & Wilmer Community Involvement Award (2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch,
    • Commercial Litigation (2024-2026)
    • Appellate Practice (2026)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar, P.C., Associate (2020-2021)
  • Mitchell Barlow & Mansfield, P.C., Associate (2018-2020)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Utah State Bar Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee, Member
  • Women Lawyers of Utah, Career Advancement Committee, Member
  • Utah Minority Bar Association, President (2025-2026)
  • Harvard Alumni Association of Utah, Board Member
  • NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program, Fellow (2025-2026)

Community Involvement

  • Cottonwood Heights Parks, Trails, & Open Space Committee, Vice Chair
  • Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • Snell & Wilmer Lawyers of Color, Co-Lead

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Conversations on Justice, Diversity, and Understanding: In Celebration of Arab American Heritage Month,” Moderator, Snell & Wilmer Webinar (April 10, 2024)
  • “Business Development Panel Sponsored by the Lawyers of Color Affinity Group,” Moderator, Snell & Wilmer Webinar (October 10, 2023)