On December 4, 2025, the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) hosted its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at Morton’s The Steakhouse. The December luncheon was sponsored by First Legal, Quality Analytics TV, and Western Alliance Bank. The special event featured guest speaker State Bar President Kari Stephens, the election of the CCBA’s 2026 Board of Directors, and the Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony.
A special highlight of the event was the presentation of the Judicial Excellence Award to Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Gloria Sturman in honor of her service and commitment to the judiciary and the legal community in Clark County.
Volunteer appreciation awards were presented to several members of the bar who donated their time to help with CCBA’s programs and services during 2025. Honors were made to:
- Hon. Catherine Wiersch – Volunteer of the Year
- Mariteresa Rivera-Rogers – Ambassador of the Year
- Paul Lal – Outstanding Board Member of the Year
- Trish Conlon – Circle of Support Award (CLE Committee)
- Alicia May – Circle of Support Award (Community Service Committee)
- Angela Cook – Circle of Support Award (Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity
- LaTeigra Cahill – Circle of Support Award (New Lawyers Committee)
- Brandon Thompson – Circle of Support Award (Publications Committee)
- Western Alliance Bank – Sponsor of the Year
Luncheon host and CCBA President Joel Henriod shared his thoughts, “Today’s ceremony showed how powerful it is when members step forward and give their time. We’re grateful. And it was inspiring to see rising talent earn well-deserved recognition—and a good reminder that these opportunities are open to anyone who chooses to get involved.”
About the CCBA
The CCBA is organized to encourage the practice of law as a profession; to promote the administration of justice; to encourage a thorough and continuing legal education; to maintain the honor and integrity of the legal profession; to promote high ethical standards of professional conduct; and to cultivate social fellowship and camaraderie among its members.