Justice Jay T. Jorgensen was formally welcomed to the Utah Supreme Court during an investiture ceremony at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse. The ceremony brought together state and federal leaders, members of the judiciary, colleagues, friends, and family to celebrate his service on the state's highest court.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. participated in the ceremony and administered the oath of office. Alito, who noted that Jorgensen clerked for him more than 30 years ago while Alito served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, praised Jorgensen for his legal ability and interpersonal skills. Alito stated that a good judge must be a good person because judicial decisions affect ordinary people.
During the ceremony, Jorgensen expressed gratitude to the people of Utah and pledged to faithfully apply the state's laws and constitution. He described the law as a calling rather than just a job. The event included remarks from retired U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Thomas B. Griffith and U.S. District Judge David Barlow.
The ceremony was attended by Governor Spencer J. Cox, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, U.S. Senator Mike Lee, and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, alongside members of the Utah Legislature and the legal community.
Jorgensen was formally sworn in as a justice of the Utah Supreme Court on June 17, following his appointment by Gov. Cox after the creation of additional seats on the Court during the 2026 legislative session. His previous experience includes serving as senior counsel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as roles at Coupang, Inc., Walmart, and Sidley Austin LLP. He also previously clerked for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the United States Supreme Court.
