Congratulations to everyone who passed the most recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2021 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
The Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0558 stating that it received a motion to reconsider its orders regarding the summer 2020 bar exam. Additional comments may be submitted to nvscclerk
@nvcourts
.nv.gov no later than Wed. Aug. 5, at 12 p.m.
UNLV announced that Sara Gordon has been named the interim dean of the William S. Boyd School of Law, effective July 1. Gordon teaches courses in criminal law, mental health law, and evidence, and she is a member of the law school’s Health Law Program. Congratulations Sara!
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2019 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
The swearing-in ceremonies will be held on Oct. 16 in Reno and on Oct. 18 in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam!
The unofficial pass list for the August 2020 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Congrats to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! You can view the unofficial pass list for the February 2018 Nevada Bar Exam at: Ceremonies will be held on May 16 in Carson City and on May 18 in Las Vegas. Learn more at:
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2020 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2019 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at
The State Bar of Nevada is proud to announce that Caleb Green, a rising star in Intellectual Property law, is the recipient of the 2023 Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Congratulations, Caleb!
Learn more about him at:
#SBNNYC23
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam!
The unofficial pass list for the July 2023 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
Thanks to all who joined us to honor former Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty on the dedication of the Las Vegas appellate courthouse in his name! Bar President Paola Armeni spoke at the event about Hardesty's work to make the courthouse from idea to reality.
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2018 exam is now available at: The Admission Ceremony will be held on Oct. 17, 2018 in Reno & on Fri. Oct. 19, 2018 in Las Vegas at 3:30 p.m. each day.
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2023 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at: .
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is offering a CLE: Court Ordered Education Decision Makers, Individualized Education Plans, and 504 Plans for Children in Foster Homes in Las Vegas, noon until 1 p.m. on Friday, August 20, via webinar. More info:
Thank you to all the attorneys who have participated in events during Pro Bono Week, going on now!
There's still time to get involved - contact a Nevada pro bono service provider for event schedules, or view the Pro Bono Week event calendar at
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2021 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2022 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
Congratulations to
@UNLVLaw
for their outstanding celebration of the law school's 20th anniversary this past weekend! In honor of this incredible milestone, we invite you to take a look back at the history of the William S. Boyd School of Law:
Susan Myers, Project Manager of Nevada Legal Services’ Legal Kiosk project, recently hosted the Senior Law Project staff and Nevada Supreme Court Justice Pickering for a hands-on demonstration of the newly launched Legal Kiosks, available at 22 libraries across Nevada.
Justice Michael L. Douglas will serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada in 2018, succeeding Justice Michael A. Cherry. Douglas will begin his term of service as the administrative head of Nevada’s judicial branch on Jan. 1, 2018.
The Nevada Latino Bar Association recently held the Inspira Awards event honoring the winners of the Inspira Awards and Andale Scholarships. Congratulations to the winners!
Congratulations to the Nevada Latino Bar Association for its successful first event in northern Nevada! Looking forward to many more.
Learn more about the NLBA at
Congratulation to the Clark County Law Foundation's Liberty Bell Award recipients Claudia Aguayo, Alexis L. Brown, and Lauren Peña! The winners will be honored at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 29. The event will be held at Historic Fifth Street School.
Volunteers Needed for Senior Sign-a-Thon for the Senior Law Program on Oct. 22 from 9a - 1p . You will assist seniors in executing simple wills and powers of attorney. Lunch and snacks provided. Contact ccarlyon
@carlyoncica
.com or call (702) 685-4444.
The Las Vegas news (KTNV-TV) recently spoke with the leadership of the Latino Bar Association about what it means for LBA members to be a part of the legal profession.
Today, the Nevada Attorney General (
@NevadaAG
) released a statewide resource guide to help law enforcement officers recognize elder abuse and explore their next step options.
Protecting our elderly has been a priority for our office, and today we released a statewide resource guide to help law enforcement officers recognize elder abuse and explore their next step options. View the guide and learn more:
#ProtectOurSeniors
Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the February 2022 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing at:
Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is available at:
The state bar’s LGBT Section is hosting a virtual meet-and-greet via Zoom with Nevada Supreme Court Justice Lidia Stiglich at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 21. Stiglich is the first openly gay Nevada Supreme Court justice.
Join the Zoom meeting at:
We're fortunate to have so many members of Nevada's appellate courts here to answer attorney questions at the 2023 Bar Conference! They gave an entertaining, candid, and informative presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with our attendees.
#SBNNYC23
Join Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada on Wed. April 12, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for a "View From The Bench" with the newest members of the Nevada Supreme Court, Justice Linda Bell and Justice Patricia Lee, moderated by Dan Polsenberg. Register now at:
If you are a mediator with at least 40 hours of mediation training and 10 or more hours of mediation or co-mediation experience, your skills are needed to assist with the Eviction Mediation Program.
Learn more , including compensation info, and apply at:
Congratulations to Faith Lutheran High School for taking 1st place in the state championship for Nevada High School Mock Trial!
Special thanks to the Mock Trial Committee & attorneys who volunteered to coach the student competitors & serve as judges throughout the competitions.
The Supreme Court of Nevada has ordered holding the February 2022 bar exam remotely due to COVID-19 concerns. The exam will be held over two days (February 22-23, 2022) and the MBE will not be given. For more info visit:
Congratulations to the newest attorneys in Nevada, who were sworn in earlier this week in a ceremony at the Nevada Supreme Court courthouse in Carson City. The Las Vegas swearing-in ceremony will take place tomorrow, May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Las Vegas City Hall.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada has an open Community Justice Fellowship position. It's a great opportunity for a new attorney to work in various areas of public interest law. Learn more and/or apply by Nov. 30:
Congratulations to all of Nevada's We the People students, who recently returned from the national championships. Participants from Incline High School earned 14th place and they, and the program, were recently featured in the Tahoe Daily Tribune:
You're invited! The Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA) is hosting its Annual Scholarship Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, October 16, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino.
The event raises funds for law student scholarships.
Learn more at:
Volunteer Opportunity: Join Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board
Attorneys with backgrounds in all areas of law and a familiarity with publishing are sought to serve on the Editorial Board, which oversees the editorial content in Nevada Lawyer magazine.
Apply:
The recipients of the 2021 State Bar of Nevada Membership Awards have been announced! Please join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of these attorneys:
The Las Vegas National Bar Association is hosting its 40th anniversary celebration beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 20.
To register, please RSVP to doreen
@hartwellthalacker
.com or CYB_D
@yahoo
.com.
8th Judicial District Court Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamashita's retirement party was held today at the state bar in LV. He received an award honoring his years of service to the NV legal community from the Probate & Trust Section, presented by chair Dana Dwiggins.
The State Bar of Nevada’s 2021 Board of Governors elections concluded on Monday, May 17, 2021. Attorney Marisa Rodriguez was elected and will be sworn in at the State Bar of Nevada’s annual Bar Conference on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
The Nevada Justice Association (NJA) is collecting toys for local charities. Toys may be shipped or dropped off to a number of locations in Reno, Carson City, and Las Vegas.
For more information, including a complete list of locations, visit:
Last week, the state bar held the Nevada Bar Exam, which tested 286 applicants in person in Las Vegas and Reno. The exam included essays, performance tests, and the MBE.
Results will be released Oct. 8. Tentative swearing-in dates are Oct. 15 in Reno and Oct. 21 in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to the Family Law Section for hosting the first in-person Family Law Conference since 2020! 250 people enjoyed three days in the classroom and on the slopes. Thanks to Vince Mayo and the Family Law Section executive committee for a terrific event!
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued Amended General Order 2019-07, revising the rules for the Pro Bono Program, raising the limit for reimbursements from $2,500 to $7,500.
Learn more at:
Chief Justice Hardesty joined the Handle|BAR Incubator group to talk about Pro Bono recently. The Chief Justice spent time with each of the attorneys learning about their career paths and offered advice for networking and career development. Learn more:
There's still time to register for this year's ¡Ándale! 5K, a fundraising event hosted by the Nevada Latino Bar Association. This year's event, taking place Sept. 18, has in-person and virtual options.
Learn more and register at:
The 2021 edition of the Nevada Appellate Practice Manual is now available for purchase. It provides a complete step-by-step guide to appellate law, including practice tips.
Pre-order your softcover copy or download the digital edition immediately from:
The State Bar of Nevada recognizes the achievements of all Nevada women in the legal profession. We pay special tribute to Laura May Tilden, the first woman to pass the Nevada bar in 1893 and who was responsible for passing legislation allowing women to practice law in Nevada.
Congratulations to state bar board member Andrew Craner for receiving the Alianza Award from the Nevada Latino Bar Association (
@NevadaLBA
) at their Inspira Celebration! It was a fun night at the Bali Hai Golf Club; several members of the state bar's Board of Governors attended.
The Board of Governors held its meeting prior to the kick-off of the 2021 Annual Bar Conference.
Incoming President-Elect Paola Armeni (left), President Ann Morgan (center) and Vice President Julie Cavanaugh-Bill will be sworn in tomorrow morning at 9:45 a.m.
#WavesOfChangeSBN
Well-Being Week in Law starts today! We kick off the week's events with a CLE seminar at 11 a.m. on how meditation practice can work for lawyers. Register at:
See what else is coming up this week at:
Mentors are needed for the Transitioning Into Practice (TIP) program. Mentor attorneys have a unique opportunity to assist new lawyers acquire the practical skills and judgment necessary to practice in today’s environment.
For more information, visit:
CASA Seeks Volunteers
to Speak for Foster Children
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is holding several orientations each month to explain what is involved in CASA to those who may want to volunteer. For info call 702-455-4306 or visit .
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is looking for volunteer attorneys to represent the foster youth of Clark County through the Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP).
There are currently more than 140 cases that need representation. Learn more at
The State Bar of Nevada's website now features a new design.
It includes several new features, including an eye-catching reader-friendly design, improved navigation menus, an event calendar right on the homepage and more.
Come take a look:
Tomorrow, May 20, at noon, attorney Martha Menendez presents "Immigration 101" - a CLE that will explore several aspects of family-based immigration law. Menendez will discuss citizenship, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and more.
Register:
The U.S. District Court for Nevada has announced that Maximiliano D. Couvillier III was selected to fill the vacancy for U.S. Magistrate Judge in Las Vegas. He will assume that position on Jan. 8, 2024. The term of appointment is 8 years.
Learn more at:
The Nevada Bar Foundation held its business meeting September 16 to discuss the 2022 IOLTA grant process and set its budget. At this meeting, the board also welcomed two newly appointed trustees, Paul Matteoni and Kyle Morishita.
More info:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is hosting Not A Slave 4 U:
#FreeBritney
and Ending Guardianship Overreach in Nevada, a CLE on adult guardianships, at noon on Wed. Oct. 20, via webinar. The CLE is free to those who volunteer for pro bono.
More info:
The April issue of Nevada Lawyer magazine offers tips on navigating elements of disability and public assistance law, such as extended leave under the ADA, neurodiversity, special needs education and trust planning, and more.
Read now at:
The State Bar of Nevada is honored to present the 2023 Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award to Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson, in recognition of her noteworthy career achievements.
View more about her accomplishments at:
Chief Judge Du announced that Craig S. Denney has been selected to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of William G. Cobb, U.S. Magistrate Judge in Reno.
Denney became U.S. magistrate judge on Jan. 24, 2022. The term of appointment is 8 years.
Thanks to all who came out today to support the Nevada Latino Bar Association's ¡Ándale! 5K! Your support directly funds scholarships to help offset the costs of taking the LSAT and an LSAT preparation course for minority college students and recent graduates.
The Nevada Supreme Court has set a public hearing for 10 a.m. on Sept. 22 to discuss several proposed rule changes related to evictions. Persons wishing to submit written comments or participate in the hearing must notify the clerk by Sept. 16. Read more:
The Nevada Bar Foundation, the state bar’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization, voted Margaret Wightman Lambrose as its president and Mark Brandenburg as treasurer. Also, Paul Matteoni and Kyle Morishita have been appointed to the foundation board. Welcome!
We're excited to welcome attendees to the gorgeous Hotel Del for the 2021 Annual Bar Conference!
We'll see you tomorrow (Wed.) at 5 p.m. on the Vista Terrace for the Welcome Reception.
Those not in San Diego can follow the action with us on social media at:
#WavesOfChangeSBN
The State Bar of Nevada is seeking to fill vacancies on several state bar committees as follows: CLE, High School Mock Trial, Nevada Bar Foundation, Clients Security Fund, Ethics & Responsibility, and Transitioning into Practice.
Submit an app online: .
The state bar is seeking attorneys to speak to students in northern and southern Nevada as part of Law Day. The presentations will take place the last week of April or the first week of May. To volunteer, please contact Kathleen Dickinson at kathleend
@nvbar
.org or (702) 317-1408.
Congratulations to Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, one of the latest organizations to earn the bar’s “Partner in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” medallion!
Download a flyer or contact Judi DeMarco judid
@nvbar
.org for more information.
The board of the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (SNSLP) has announced Diane Fearon as its new executive director. Fearon has an extensive background in professional services and nonprofit management.
Please join us in welcoming the newest attorneys to join the State Bar of Nevada! We were delighted to see so many of you at our Southern Nevada swearing-in ceremony in Las Vegas on October 20. Congratulations!
The State Bar of Nevada presented the 2023 Volunteer of the Year award to the LGBT Section at the 2023 Bar Conference. Please join us in thanking them again for their exemplary service.
Learn more about the section's contributions at:
One-size-fits-all shouldn't apply to group health coverage. Speak with a benefits counselor about the advantages of a defined contribution group health plan:
The Legal Aid Center offers free CLEs to pro bono attorneys. Upcoming seminars include:
Noon, September 17 – CAP Fundamental Techniques for Advanced Representation; and
1 p.m., September 29 – Basics of Family Law.
Learn more at:
Thank you to everyone who attended the Sections Pro Bono Challenge Appreciation Lunch!
For more information on the challenge and pro bono opportunities, please visit .
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN) is still accepting applications for its Community Justice Fellowship.
Learn more and download an application form at:
The deadline is Nov. 30.
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