Submit by March 28, 2025
The Clark County Law Foundation is now accepting 2025 Liberty Bell Award nominations. The award will be presented to the recipient(s) during a ceremony on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Historic Fifth Street School, Centennial Plaza, 401 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101. The event is scheduled to take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The award recipient is an individual in the community who upholds the rule of law, contributes to good government within the community, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and encourages respect for the law in the courts. The recipient’s contribution should speak to the mission of Clark County Law Foundation, which is to “empower Nevada, especially our youth, through education, outreach and service.”
Past recipients include John Mowbray, Esq., Marisa Rodriguez, Esq., Athar Haseebullah, Esq., Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Nancy L. Allf, Doreen Spears Hartwell, Esq., Bryan K. Scott, Esq., Claudia Aguayo, Esq., Lauren Peña, Esq., Alexis L. Brown, Esq., John Piro, Esq., Augusta Massey, Esq., Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Karen Bennett-Haron, Ogonna Brown, Esq., Partner with Lewis Roca, Nevada’s Eighth District Court Judge Linda Bell, Judge Steward Bell (Ret.), Justice Michael Cherry (Ret.), Nevada Supreme Court, Bonnie Bulla, Discovery Commissioner, Clark County, former U.S. Senator Harry and Landra Reid; Clark County District Court Judge Elissa F. Cadish (Dept. 6) and Chief Deputy District Attorney Brigid Duffy.
Nomination criteria:
- Promotes a better understanding of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- Encourages greater respect for the law and the courts
- Stimulates a deeper sense of individual responsibility so citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights
- Contributes to the effective functioning of our governmental institutions
- Fosters a better understanding and appreciation of the law
Nominations should consist of the following:
- The nominee’s first and last name
- Their address
- Their phone number
- A concise overview of the individual or organization, detailing their significant contributions to our community and how they fulfill the criteria outlined above. Your description should also highlight any organizations they are presently engaged with and their specific contributions to these entities.
Submit your nominations by Friday, March 28, 2025. Please send them to Patrick Montejano at director@clarkcountylawfoundation.org.