MASON KJAR

Adjunct Assistant Professor

College of Law

BIO

Mr. Kjar (pronounced like "Care") practices law at the Salt Lake City, Utahoffice of Fabian VanCott. Leveraging a diverse background, he bringsextensive experience to address a wide range of legal and practicalchallenges. With a seasoned background as a civil litigator, criminalprosecutor, and municipal attorney, he possesses a versatile skill set thatspans multiple areas of law. His most notable expertise lies in representinggovernment and government-affiliated clients, including municipalities,school districts, non-profits, and administrative agencies. He providescomprehensive advice and representation to these entities, navigatingboth litigation and administrative matters with proficiency and insight.

Mr. Kjar earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, with a Minor inPhysics, from the University of Utah in 2003. For several years, he devotedhimself to teaching high school math, physics, and personal finance whileconcurrently earning his Master of Arts in Education from WesternGovernors University in 2006.

 

In 2009, Mr. Kjar embarked on his legal journey, obtaining his J.D. in 2012from the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law, where hegraduated second in his class, Order of the Coif, with Highest Honors.During his time in law school, he served as the Executive Managing Editorfor the Utah Law Review and garnered numerous accolades for hisexceptional research and legal writing skills.

 

Mr. Kjar refined his legal acumen by serving as a judicial law clerk forJudge Tena Campbell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah andJudge Scott M. Matheson, Jr. of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

 

Fluent in Spanish and licensed to practice in Utah, Mr. Kjar is well-preparedto navigate the complexities of legal matters and offer comprehensivesupport to his clients.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor
    College of Law1 Jul 2026 - present