Spring Seminar 2026
ARMA Utah at 45 years—a look back and into the future of records and information management
Join us for our 2026 Hybrid Spring Seminar as we celebrate a landmark milestone! The landscape of records and information management vastly changed since our chapter’s founding in 1980. Come learn with us as we explore the past, present, and future of records and information management.
Special guest keynote presenter Wendy McLain joins us with 30+ years of experience with all aspects of records and information management, across multiple sectors.
Sponsors
Thank you to this year’s sponsor, Zasio!
Zasio offers software solutions and consulting services to help manage and protect your records and ensure you comply with legal retention requirements.
Registration
In-person registration (includes lunch)
Member admission: $95
General admission: $110
Online registration
Member admission: $75
General admission: $90
Schedule
More information coming soon!
| 9 – 9:45 AM | Registration |
| 9:45 – 10 AM | President’s Welcome |
| 10 – 10:45 AM | Keynote: Wendy McLain From Robek to Robots: Foundations for the Future |
| 10:45 – 11 AM | Break |
| 11 – 11:45 AM | Romaine Marshall |
| 11:45 AM – 1 PM | Lunch |
| 1 – 1:45 PM | Melissa Coy |
| 1:45 – 2 PM | Break |
| 2 – 2:45 PM | Tyler Thorsted |
| 2:45 – 3:10 PM | ARMA Utah at 45 Years – Roundtable with past presidents |
| 3:10 PM | Drawing for one full admission to the Sedona Conference – Electronic Document Retention and Production Midyear Meeting (Working Group 1), held April 23-24 in Salt Lake City |
Presenters
| Keynote Presenter: Wendy McLain, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Louisiana State University From Robek to Robots: Foundations for the Future Wendy McLain, MLIS, CRM is a veteran RIM/IG leader with 30+ years of experience across government, healthcare, engineering, and energy sectors, where she partnered with IT, Legal, Compliance, and other teams to drive smarter processes, stronger compliance, and meaningful information governance improvements. A believer in giving back, she has served in international leadership roles including the ICRM Board (2012–18; 2025–present) and the ARMA International Board (2019–2024), even serving as President of both organizations. After returning to Baton Rouge in 2024 (trading HEB and tortillas for LSU tailgating and gumbo!) Wendy joined LSU’s School of Information Studies as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, where she leads the Graduate Certificate in Records & Information Management and mentors emerging professionals. |
 | Romaine Marshall, Technology and Cybersecurity Lawyer, Polsinelli Romaine helps organizations navigate legal obligations relating to data innovation, privacy, and security, and Artificial Intelligence. Romaine’s risk management approach is informed by his experience as a business litigation and trial lawyer, and as legal counsel in response to hundreds of cybersecurity and data privacy incidents which, in some cases, involved litigation and regulatory investigations. He has been lead-counsel in multiple jury and bench trials in Utah state and federal courts, and against government agencies nationwide. As organizations embrace digital transformation, Romaine helps them manage legal risks by tailoring incident response plans and risk assessments, and co-developing written information security and AI risk management programs. He also advises on the application of cybersecurity and AI governance frameworks, and related data privacy considerations Read more about Romaine Marshall at his website: polsinelli.com/romaine-c-marshall |
| Melissa Coy, Digital Initiative Program Manager, Utah Division of Archives and Records Service | |
| Tyler Thorsted |
Location
Utah Capitol – North Building
South Conference Center (2nd floor)
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Parking
Parking is free in public lots to the east and northeast of the Capitol Hill Complex (green areas in map below). Parking is also allowed along the streets around the Capitol unless there are signs that indicate otherwise.
Public Transit
UTA bus route 200 offers service to the State Capitol. Learn more at UTA’s website.
Who should attend?
- Records Managers
Professionals responsible for managing records and information within organizations - Information Governance Professionals
Those involved in developing and implementing information governance policies and practices - Data Privacy and Compliance Officers
Professionals tasked with ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and standards - Legal and Regulatory Professionals
Legal and regulatory professionals involved in e-discovery, litigation support, and compliance - Business Leaders and Executives
Business leaders and executives seeking to leverage information assets for strategic decision-making - Consultants and Solution Providers
Consultants and solution providers offering services and solutions in the fields of records management, information governance, and digital transformation
Questions? Contact us at contactarmautah.@gmail.com