The Communiqué (Nov. 2025) focuses on matters relevant to mental health with select articles written by bar members for bar members. Also featured is a variety of content from the printed publication’s recurring columns and highlights on bar activities. Select content is available to read online.
Features
- “When “Take a Deep Breath” Isn’t Enough: Understanding Mental Health Crisis Holds and Civil Commitments” by Catherine Wiersch
- “Meditation Tips for Nevada Attorneys” by Heather Anderson-Fintak
- CLE ARTICLE #19: “The Silent Struggle: Mental Health in the Legal Profession” by Jennifer L. Braster
Columns
- CCBA President’s Message: “Engage for Your Mental Health” by Joel D. Henriod
- View from Bench: ”Thresholds to Competency: Requiring a Nuanced Touch” by Judge Matthew Walker
- Pro Bono Corner: “How Pro Bono Work Supports Lawyers’ Mental Health” by Catherine Wiersch
Highlights
- Communiqué Advertising Special Offers Expire December 1, 2025
- CCBA Membership Early Bird Special Offer Expires November 1, 2025
- Annual Award of Judicial Excellence Nominations Due November 6, 2025
- CCBA Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on December 4, 2025
- CCBA Holiday Mixer Featuring Ugly Sweater Contest on November 20, 2025
- 2025 Client Counseling Competition Winners and Judges
- Civil Bench-Bar Meeting December 9, 2025
- Municipal Court Judge to Retire
- Local Rules of Practice for Traffic in Las Vegas Municipal Court Effective September 29, 2025
- Administrative Order 25-06: In Re Probate Court, Effective October 1, 2025
Departments
On the cover: Joel Henriod and Catherine Wiersch at the Clark County Government Center.
Advertiser Index
- Ara Shirinian Mediation
- Dr. Lisa A. Davidson
- First Legal
- Forensic Solutions LLC
- GGRM Law Firm
- Heidari Law Group PC
- Hone Law
- Isaacson Law Firm
- JAMS
- Las Vegas Legal Video
- Leavitt Family Law Group
- Michael T. Hua Law
- Nevada Ballet Theatre
- Portraits to You
- Prominence Health Plan
- Red Panda Systems
- State Bar of Nevada
- Thorndal Armstrong, PC
- Welt Law
- Western Alliance Bank
Download digital version of Communiqué (Nov. 2025) – PDF file (3 MB). The printed magazine was mailed out to CCBA members on October 30, 2025.
*About Communiqué
Communiqué is published eleven times per year with an issue published monthly except for July by the Clark County Bar Association, P.O. Box 657, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0657. Phone: (702) 387-6011.
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