Effective Communication: The Essence of Leadership in any Organization with Mark A. Mortensen

Feb 19, 8:00 – 9:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

***1 hour of MCLE Credit available***

This presentation will consider the role of communication in elevating individual and organizational performance in any setting. Mark Mortensen received his MBA from BYU and began his career in the healthcare industry in 1994 in Orange County. He began in an M&A role for a publicly traded healthcare provider and transitioned to leadership roles in various healthcare operations. In 2004, he was one of the founders and is CEO of a home-based healthcare company named Salus Homecare which provides home health, hospice, palliative care and non-medical personal care throughout Southern CA. For the past three decades, Mr. Mortensen has also served in a variety of leadership positions within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Mission President of the Texas, Houston Mission (2014-2017) and Area Seventy (2020-2025). He currently serves as the U.S. West Area Communication Director for the Church. He and his wife, Kristina, are the parents of six children and grandparents of three.

Lunch is provided for those who RSVP by February 17, 2026.

Free parking in the parking structure with validation provided at the event.


For those who are not current chapter members, you can sign up or renew your membership for 2026 at the following link: https://jrcls.org/events/details/byu-law-society-california-orange-county-presents-2026-jrcls-oc-chapter-membership-drive/

When

When

Thursday, February 19, 2026
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC)

Leaders

  • Sara Kerrane

    Glaukos Corp

    Chapter Chair

  • Michael Christensen

    Knobbe Martens

    Chair-Elect

  • Alex Wilson

    AEON Biopharma, Inc.

    Treasurer

  • Taylor King

    Secretary

  • Douglas Dixon

    Hueston Hennigan LLP

    Past Chair

  • Deborah Dickson

    Smith Dickson Certified Public Accountants

    Chief Financial Advisor

  • Andrew Hanson

    Sherry Meyerhoff Hanson & Crance LLP

    Communication & Publicity Committee

  • David McPhie

    Irell & Manella LLP

    Events Committee Chair

  • Douglas Higham, Jr.

    Ostergar Lattin Julander LLP

    Sponsorship Committee Chair

  • John Lattin

    Religious Freedom Committee Chair

  • Perry Oldham

    Knobbe Martens

    Board Member

  • Barbie Phillips

    Chapter Administrator

  • Barbie Phillips

    Chapter Administrator

  • Deborah Gubernick

    Board Member

  • Tyler Palmer

    Tucker Ellis LLP

    Attorney - Board Member

  • Jesse Brown

    Board Member

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Easton & Easton

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Executive Law Group

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Shields Law Offices

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Knobbe Martens

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Ostergar Lattin Julander

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Smith Dickson, Certified Public Accountants

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Snell & Wilmer

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Sherry Meyerhoff Hanson & Crance

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