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. This year’s ballot includes two uncontested races features five incumbents running to retain their seats on the board and one nominee vying for one open position on the board. The open position was created from the appointment of a current director to serve as secretary/treasurer for the organization next year. Attorney members are invited to cast their vote electronically by visiting www.ClarkCountyBar.org on the day of the event or by absentee ballot before December 2, 2021.
New CLE Programs Now Available
Find programs relevant to these topics:
Real estate finance
Trial-prep
Discovery
UPL
Estate planning
DUI
Substance abuse, addiction, and mental health awareness
Bankruptcy
And more!
Learn more at https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/
Real estate finance
Trial-prep
Discovery
UPL
Estate planning
DUI
Substance abuse, addiction, and mental health awareness
Bankruptcy
And more!
Learn more at https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/
CCBA Ballet Ticket Special Offer
We are pleased to announce that the CCBA has partnered with the Nevada Ballet Theatre for the 2021-2022 season. Interested CCBA members may request use of the two tickets for one of the select performances by sending a request via email to CCBA Executive Director Donna Wiessner. For more information, see below…
CCBA Group Hockey Night on Friday, October 29, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the CCBA is offering a special link for CCBA members to purchase tickets* at a discounted rate to a single game of the Vegas Golden Knights. See below for more information about the CCBA Group Hockey Night on Friday, October 29, 2021. #GOKNIGHTSGO
A. Collins Hunsaker to Present Estate Planning CLE Program on November 17, 2021
Estate planning lawyer A. Collins Hunsaker will make a special presentation for the continuing education of Nevada lawyers in a program produced by the CCBA’s CLE Committee on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Collins will present “What Every Lawyer Should Know about Estate Planning” to highlight relevant information for Nevada lawyers. The presentation will cover the basics of estate planning. Topics to be discussed are: How to avoid Probate;
Planning with Trusts versus Wills;
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts;
Asset Protection Planning with Trusts and other entities; Understanding taxation as it applies to estate planning. The presentation will offer 1.0 CLE credit and is for CCBA members only. Pricing of this CLE program is included with the 2021 CCBA membership. RSVP to the CCBA by 11/16/2021.
Planning with Trusts versus Wills;
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts;
Asset Protection Planning with Trusts and other entities; Understanding taxation as it applies to estate planning. The presentation will offer 1.0 CLE credit and is for CCBA members only. Pricing of this CLE program is included with the 2021 CCBA membership. RSVP to the CCBA by 11/16/2021.
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.
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.
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.