Read content related to the topic of pro bono and guardianship matters, court news, and bar services, written by members of the southern Nevada legal community.
Empathy and Awareness Are Keys to Diversity and Inclusion
“Advice to law practices and companies seeking to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives and education included, avenues of information gathering, such as focus groups and anonymous surveys, to implementing programs for hiring, training, mentoring, and retention. As Judge Jones phrased it “It’s not a one time thing.” Read more from Senior Partner and the Partner-in-Charge of Murchison & Cumming, LLP’s Las Vegas office, in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Guardianship in Nevada
“To address the abuses in guardianship, in 2015, the Supreme Court of Nevada created a commission to study the creation and administration of guardianships. . . . In its final report, the commission made numerous recommendations, including a proposed Guardianship Bill of Rights.” Read more from Michael Wendlberger, the Director of the Pro Bono Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Trends in Pro-Bono Giving as We Pivot from Pandemic to Post-Pandemic Times and Look Ahead into 2022
“Even though there is no way to predict what tomorrow will bring, there are clearly no signs of slowing down, and our incredible legal community continues to lead the way and fight for what is right.” Read more from Nevada lawyer Emily Ellis, a shareholder who serves as the Las Vegas chairperson of Brownstein’s firmwide Karma Committee and as a member of the Pro Bono Committee, in her article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Pro Bono Senior Advocate Sign-A-Thon Supports SNSLP’s Mission of Serving Seniors Regardless of Income
“Many clients expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to have an expedited completion of their documents.” Read more from Candace Carlyon, Esq. and Carol Kingman, Esq. in their article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Leave the Client in the Cold. Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8 Sanctions Charity
“Nevada should expand upon Model Rule 1.8 Amendment. The model rule amendment is incomplete. It does not protect attorneys like Donald Smolen, Phillip Taylor, and George Mineff. No attorney should be sanctioned for giving a coat to an impoverished client.” Read more from Chad Pace in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (11-2-21)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions of the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Nevada Court of Appeals, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
2022 CCBA Executive Board of Directors Election
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) will hold the election for the 2022 CCBA Executive Board of Directors on the same day of the Clark County Bar Association 40 Year Club Luncheon & Annual Meeting. See below for more information about the candidates, polling information, absentee ballots, and additional members of the CCBA Executive Board of Directors.
Updates to Bar Website Affect Member Login Feature
On November 16, 2021, the CCBA staff disabled an app on the bar’s website that manages the membership login and credentials. As a result, the members’ usernames and passwords previously in use will no longer work for this website (https://clarkcountybar.org/). These changes to the website do not change the status of the person’s membership to the CCBA. It just modifies the functionality of the website by not requiring a user to login to complete certain tasks.
Login is not required for most tasks needed for member services.
Login is not required for most tasks needed for member services.
LVJC Bench Bar Meeting to Focus on Evictions
The Las Vegas Justice Court will be holding a Bench/Bar Meeting in Courtroom 7D at the Regional Justice Center at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. This meeting will focus on eviction matters. The court invites all counsel who are interested to attend this meeting.