Alpha’s Jeff Olsen Honored With 2018 Corporate Counsel Award
SALT LAKE CITY — Jeffrey R. Olsen, in-house legal counsel for Alpha Warranty Services, was honored with the 2018 Corporate Counsel Award. Utah Business recognized the 2018 honorees at an awards ceremony at The Grand America Hotel on April 26. They are also featured in the May 2018 edition of Utah Business magazine.
The Corporate Counsel Awards recognize exceptional in-house attorneys who serve within businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other private-sector organizations. Olsen was recognized as one of the attorneys who exhibit excellence in their roles, models high ethical standards and has a track record of successful outcomes for their organizations.
“I enjoy resolving conflict and solving problems in a quick, efficient manner. For example, it’s such a great feeling when I can resolve a customer complaint. They feel listened to and they feel that they understand our position, and we jointly come to a mutual agreement about a resolution. It’s a win for the customer and a win for the company.” Olsen says.
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