Snell & Wilmer Attorney Tracy Olson Joins Board of Directors for Ballet Arizona

PHOENIX – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that attorney Tracy Olson has joined the Board of Directors for Ballet Arizona.

Established 35 years ago, Ballet Arizona is a nonprofit ballet institution, dedicated to educating, creating, and performing classical and contemporary ballet. The organization serves the people of central Arizona through education and community outreach programs, which touch the lives of more than 35,000 children each year.

Olson is a founding member and Past Chairwoman of Ballet Arizona’s Contemporary Council. An active member within the Arizona community, Olson is an alumnus of the prestigious Valley Leadership Catalyze Cohort and a member of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations.

“After serving on the Contemporary Council for six years, I am thrilled to continue my involvement with Ballet Arizona by joining its board of directors. It is a privilege to serve the Ballet in this capacity and work to further Arizona’s arts community,” shared Olson.

Olson, an Arizona native, focuses her practice on constitutional law, government relations, and regulatory matters. In her regulatory practice, Olson represents and consults with healthcare clients regarding complex compliance questions, licensing complaints, and government investigations. She is often involved in hotly contested election and political law matters, and strongly advocates for her clients inside and outside the courtroom. Olson also maintains a robust appellate practice that includes matters before the Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Arizona Supreme Court. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® on their 2024 “Ones to Watch” list, and by the Southwest Super Lawyers and the Arizona Capitol Times as a Rising Star.

About Ballet Arizona
Since 1986, Ballet Arizona has been dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating new and innovative works. Under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Daniela Cardim – a former Principal Dancer with the Ballet of Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janiero and Dutch National Ballet – Ballet Arizona is excited to follow her lead to the future of dance in Arizona. During its 38th season, the Valley’s professional ballet company will present Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, the U.S. premiere of Frida, Spring Mix, All Balanchine, and Eroica. The School of Ballet Arizona, under the direction of Maria Simonetti, promotes access to the art form of ballet through dance education, with a focus on excellence in the form, directing each student to a life-long love of dance. Following this vision, Ballet Arizona connects to more than 22,000 children and families every year through its free and low-cost outreach programs. For more information, visit balletaz.org.