Introduction:
Anna Bryner joined Crook Legal Group in August 2024 after earning her law degree from BYU Law School. As a civil litigator, she represents clients in a broad range of disputes. She also advises clients on business formation, real estate conflicts, and matters involving public entities.
In addition to her regular practice areas, Ms. Bryner has a particular interest in First Amendment issues. She spent her summers during law school working on First Amendment appellate litigation at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Schaerr Jaffe LLP. She also worked as a research assistant for the Sutherland Institute and Religious Freedom Institute, where she researched law and policy affecting religious freedom. She currently volunteers as a Rising Generation Fellow for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU Law School.
Ms. Bryner is a proud native of Carbon County, Utah. In her free time, she is an avid follower of U.S. Supreme Court constitutional jurisprudence and legal podcasts. She also enjoys a few non-law hobbies, including hiking, playing the piano, and cheering for BYU football.
Practice Areas:
Civil Litigation
Business Formation
Real Estate
Public Entity Advising
First Amendment & Religious Freedom
Education:
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
J.D., cum laude
Assistant Editor, BYU Law Review
Summer Associate, Schaerr Jaffe LLP
Legal Intern, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
Research Assistant, Sutherland Institute
Research Assistant, Religious Freedom Institute
Research Assistant, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
Selected Participant, Princeton University Moral Foundations of Law Seminar
Finalist, 1L Moot Court Competition
President and Founder, Freedom of Religion or Belief Club
Religious Freedom Fellowship Committee, J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Brigham Young University
B.A., summa cum laude
Communications Assistant, International Center for Law and Religion Studies
Teaching Assistant, Model United Nations
Reporter and Editor, The Daily Universe
Professional Associations:
Anna is admitted to practice law in all state courts in the State of Utah.