Tyler Dever

Associate

Tyler Dever specializes in complex commercial litigation spanning intellectual property issues, including patent litigation and theft of trade secrets, as well as general commercial litigation, including breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties. She also has extensive experience in employment-related issues, Title VII, and Title IX. Tyler served as second chair in the three-week federal bench trial Gordon v. Utah High School Athletic Association, et. al., where she advocated for female student-athletes. Tyler is based in the Salt Lake City office where she is a member of the Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, and Labor & Employment Practice Group.

While in law school, Tyler served as a law clerk legal extern for Chief Judge Robert Shelby of the Federal District Court for the District of Utah and law clerk legal extern for former Justice Jill Parrish of the Utah Supreme Court before Justice Parrish was appointed to the Federal District Court for the District of Utah.

Awards and Recognition

  • Foley & Lardner Pro Bono Champion (2023)

Affiliations

  • Member of the Utah State Bar
    • Labor & Employment Section (President, 2022-2023; Vice-President, 2021-2022; Treasurer, 2020-2021; Secretary 2019-2020)
    • Litigation Section
    • Women Lawyers Division
    • Young Lawyers Division
07 April 2025 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

Another Court Blocks DEI-Related Certification Requirement

On March 27, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Orders 14173 (Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity) and 14151 against Chicago Women in Trades, a domestic nonprofit that receives federal funding from the DOL.
31 March 2025 Foley In Fashion

Foley FAB Launches The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025

Our team is committed to staying ahead of the curve – our The Laws of Fashion: What’s Trending in 2025 dives deep into the latest case law, highlights key cases to watch, and provides insights into impactful trends and emerging challenges. We have crafted this guide to help you navigate both the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead.
18 October 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Secures Temporary Restraining Order in Utah High School Football Case, Continues Pro Bono Legal Fight on Behalf of F-1 Visa Student Athletes

Foley & Lardner LLP has secured a temporary restraining order in a pro bono case representing international high school students against the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) that allows an Australian senior at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Utah to rejoin his varsity football team.
16 May 2024 White Papers

The Laws of Fashion: What's Trending in 2024

As we make further strides into 2024, the fashion, apparel & beauty landscape continues its dynamic evolution, marked by opportunities and challenges.
22 April 2024 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

Utah Enacts H.B. 55, Impacting the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Settlement Agreements

On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (H.B.) 55 into law, making Utah the latest state to restrict the use of certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements relating to sexual assault or sexual harassment claims.
14 August 2023 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

Utah Passes HB 324 “Workplace Violence Protective Order,” Joining Other States in Providing Employees Additional Means for Protection against Workplace Violence

During the 2023 legislative session, Utah passed HB 324, which provides employers the ability to seek a workplace protective order on behalf of employees under certain circumstances.