Parsons Behle & Latimer, one of Utah’s oldest and largest law firms, has named Cory D. Sinclair as the firm’s chief operating officer (COO). Sinclair also serves as Parsons Behle & Latimer’s general counsel and is a firm shareholder.

Sinclair is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group and specializes in antitrust, intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, class action defense and all damage-related issues. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctorate with high honors from the S. J. Quinney School of Law.

As an adjunct professor, Sinclair has taught antitrust courses in the economics department, and law classes at the S.J. Quinney School of Law, to graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Utah. Prior to joining Parsons Behle & Latimer eight years ago, Sinclair worked in the antitrust division at the United States Department of Justice.

“It is a tremendous honor to have been chosen for this position, and I am excited and eager to help further the firm’s success and exceptional reputation,” says Sinclair.

Hal Pos, Parsons Behle & Latimer CEO and president says, “Cory’s economics background combined with years of experience in complex commercial litigation and corporate environments provides the firm with an extraordinary level of legal operations expertise and sound guidance. We are fortunate to have a shareholder with Cory’s level of talent and experience as part of our executive team.”