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Nevada Lawyers to Present Legislative Update CLE Program on November 9, 2021

On November 9, 2021, three Nevada lawyers will make a special presentation for the continuing education of Nevada lawyers in a program produced by the CCBA’s CLE Committee. The program, “Legislative Update: Looking In & Out,” highlight relevant information related to the following topics: adoption, immigration, civil litigation, health care, education, criminal justice reform, and tips from the Legislator. RSVP to the CCBA by November 8, 2021.

CCBA Book Drive to Benefit Spread the Word Nevada

Members of the bar are invited to donate books to benefit Spread the Word Nevada. Now through December 31, 2021, drop-off new or gently-used books with Pre-K to 5th grade reading levels to the CCBA. No encyclopedias, coloring books, or library books. Call the CCBA at 702-387-6011 to confirm drop-off time and for more information.

Family Law Issue of Communiqué Published

This issue features content related to the topic of domestic relations and family law matters, discovery, court news, and bar services, written by members of the southern Nevada legal community.

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…

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.

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.

Bench, Bar Leaders to Discuss Diversity in the Legal Profession at Luncheon on October 21, 2021

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, the CCBA will host “Diversity in the Legal Community” a special luncheon event featuring a panel discussion about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the legal profession with notable members of Nevada’s legal community. This event offers 1.0 hour of continuing legal education (CLE) for Nevada lawyers. This in-person event will be held in the Bel Air Banquet Room, inside the Golden Nugget located in downtown Las Vegas. Members of the State Bar of Nevada and the CCBA are invited to attend at no charge. Seating will be limited. RSVP is required to the Clark County Bar Association by Friday, October 15, 2021. See below for more info and RSVP form.

Rock Rocheleau to Present Family Law CLE Program on October 14, 2021

Rock will present “Half!! – The Four-Letter Word in Divorce Court” to highlight relevant information for Nevada lawyers. The presentation will offer 1.0 CLE credit to CCBA members only. Pricing of the event and CLE is included with the 2021 CCBA membership.

Washoe County Bar Association Seeks Executive Director

The Washoe County Bar Association (WCBA), a non-profit voluntary organization of attorneys practicing in Northern Nevada, is seeking a full-time Executive Director with strong interpersonal skills who is highly motivated to lead the WCBA. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 15, 2021. For more information about this opportunity, view the job description posted to the Marketplace page at https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/view-the-marketplace-ads/.

Discovery and ADR CLE Series Starts September 28

Discovery and ADR Commissioners Erin Lee Truman and Jay Young will be the featured speakers in ” “Discovery & ADR CLE with The Commissioners” a three-part series of CLE programs produced by Stephen Smith, Esq. of the Clark County Bar Association’s CLE Committee. The series will be held online via Zoom, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, on Tuesday for three occurrences…

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