The USU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences kicks off this year’s Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series on Friday with Attorney Nathan “Nate” Alder as the guest speaker.The presentation starts at at 11:30 a.m. in the Haight Alumni Center. HASS Dean Yolanda Flores Niemann, who established the series, says the event is to bring distinguished graduates back to campus to reflect on their education at USU and how it impacted their careers.Alder is a seasoned litigator and leader in resolving complex legal disputes. A member of the Christensen and Jensen law firm, he represents individuals and corporations in preparing claims and defenses for mediation, arbitration and trial.Alder served as president of the Utah State Bar in 2008-09. At USU Alder served as Academic Vice President and was in the Honors Program.