Read this month’s View from the Bench column written by Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell
Change Your Life As Well
Read this month’s Pro Bono Corner column written by Alison Brasier, Esq.
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (9-13-21)
By Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Notice of Election for 2022 CCBA Executive Board
Nominations from members to serve on the 2022 CCBA Executive Board will be accepted through Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Nominations should be sent to the CCBA President, James Harper at Prez@ClarkCountyBar.org. The nominating committee shall consider the following criteria and characteristics…
Volunteers Needed for Senior Sign-a-Thon
The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (“SNSLP”) is seeking volunteers to participate in a “Sign-a-Thon” to assist seniors in executing simple wills and powers of attorney.
Support Sought for Blanket the Homeless Program
The CCBA’s Community Service Committee is seeking support for the “Blanket the Homeless” a community service project of the Clark County Bar Association and the Clark County Law Foundation. This annual activity helps to provide rescue blankets to local homeless people. Members can support our efforts by donating monies and/or volunteering their time and energies.
LVJC Amends Admin Order #21-07 Regarding Face Coverings, Social Distancing
On September 28, 2021, the Las Vegas Justice Court Chief Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa filed an amended Administrative Order #21-07 regarding “Face Coverings and Social Distancing in Response to COVID-19.” To learn more, read the order available for download below.
Investitures for Four District Court Judges Set for September 30
The investitures for Judge Tara Clark Newberry, department 21; Judge Christy Craig, department 32, Judge Margaret Pickard, department V, and Judge Bita Yeager, department 1 will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts.
Investitures for Four District Court Judges Set for September 29
The investitures for Judge Veronica Barisich, department 5; Judge Nadia Krall, department 4, Judge Amy M. Mastin, department M, and Judge Jessica K. Peterson, department 8 will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts.
Volunteers Needed to Judge UNLV Client Counseling Competition
The Clark County Bar Association is recruiting Nevada attorneys and judges to volunteer at the William S. Boyd School of Law’s 23rd Annual Client Counseling Competition scheduled for Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9, 2021. Most volunteers will be needed for the preliminary round on Friday, October 8. Volunteers should be Nevada attorneys, judges, or mediators. See below for info about the event and how to sign up to judge the competition.