Events

In-Person CLE Program – Space is limited – RSVP today!

Defending a State Bar Grievance

Produced by Stephen Smith of the CCBA’s CLE Committee

Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas Legal Video, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

• Speakers:
  • Rob Bare of The Law Office of Rob Bare, PLLC
  • Glenn Machado of Machado Law, PLLC
  • Michelle Alarie of Alarie Law
• Topics:
  • Grievance sources
  • Procedural possibilities early on
  • The formal complaint
  • Unique legal standards
  • How to achieve the best result
• When: Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 pm.
• Where: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
• Bonus: Pizza lunch available while supplies last!
• Offers: 2.0 Ethics CLE credit for Nevada lawyers. Attendance will be taken and reported to the NV CLE Board for only those members in attendance who registered with the CCBA in advance of the event.
• Live presentation (in-person only): FREE for CCBA members only. Non-members may attend complimentary if they accept a Pro Bono case from the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. See available cases listed at https://www.lacsnprobono.org/volunteer-attorneys/available-cases.
• Recorded materials rental: $50/CCBA Member or $100/non-member. Recorded materials are delivered via hyperlink in an email. Please allow up to 6 weeks (after date of original presentation) for delivery.
• RSVP to CCBA by 6/3/2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/defending-a-state-bar-grievance-cle-program/

In-Person CLE Program – Space is limited – RSVP today!

AI Made Easy: Transforming Your Practice with Simple, Affordable Tools

Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas Legal Video, Risk Analytics, LLC

• Course description: Join Jeff Bolender for this engaging presentation live from the prestigious Boyd Law School. This CLE session (2.0 hours) demonstrates how large language models are reshaping the legal profession, offering attorneys actionable insights into leveraging AI tools to elevate their practices with simplicity and affordability. Explore the practical and innovative applications of AI tools. Please bring your laptop/tablet/notebook for a hands-on learning experience! Learn:
  • Prompts: Learn to craft precise, effective prompts to turn ChatGPT into a reliable legal assistant. This segment will also introduce meta-prompts—powerful techniques for generating dynamic and refined outputs—alongside reusable personas for tasks like proofreading briefs, organizing evidence, and creating timelines.
  • Google Notebooks: Discover how to use Google Notebooks for case analysis and creating interactive CLE courses. This segment will demonstrate how to master complex legal concepts and build dynamic, participatory learning environments tailored to legal education.
  • Projects: Explore the breadth of ChatGPT Projects to streamline workflows across multiple areas. From automating client intake and preparing deposition outlines to organizing case files, drafting motions, and more, this segment highlights the expansive possibilities for integrating AI into your practice.
• This course blends practical demonstrations with actionable strategies, showing how AI can enhance legal expertise, streamline tasks, and expand your professional reach—all with tools that are easy to learn and implement.
• Speaker: Jeff Bolender, Esq. of Bolender Law Firm, PC
• When: Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Where: UNLV Boyd School of Law, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Complimentary parking at the Cottage Grove Garage: https://www.unlv.edu/maps/pkg-1
• Offers: 2.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers. Attendance will be taken and reported to the NV CLE Board for only those members in attendance who registered with the CCBA in advance of the event.
• Fee: $25/CCBA Member. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
• RSVP to the CCBA by 6/4/2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/ai-made-easy-cle-program/

Volunteers needed!

Health Care Power of Attorney-A-Thon

We are in need of about 20 attorney volunteers at this CCBA community outreach activity to benefit the clients served by the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program.

• When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9 a.m.-Noon
• Where: MLK Senior Center, 2420 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Building B, N. Las Vegas 89032
• About: The Health Care Power of Attorney-A-Thon involves guiding a senior through the process of executing a Health Care Power of Attorney. The clients will be preregistered and scheduled for 1-hour appointments with the volunteer attorneys. Each attorney will have three appointments in total. The HCPOA will be executed in the presence of the attorney and notary, and the original and copies will be given to the client upon completion. SNSLP staff will subsequently take a copy along with the registration form and ensure filing with the Secretary of State Lock Box. The goal is for at least 15 volunteer attorneys and 45 senior clients to have three 1-hour appointments per attorney scheduled by the senior center staff. The clients will be prepared in advance about the questions they will be asked to answer when executing the HCPOA.
• Offers: 1 hour CLE credit for 3 hours of pro bono service for Nevada lawyers
• CLE Training Before Event: A one-hour pre-recorded CLE video and PowerPoint presentation called “Health Care Power of Attorney” are available on demand for non-estate planning attorneys. An optional Zoom meeting to cover logistics and answer any questions for the volunteer attorneys will be held on June 16, 2025, at Noon.
• Interested attorneys need to register by June 6, 2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/community-service-activities/health-care-power-of-attorney-a-thon/

Special Event

Legal Technology Connect

Join Red Panda Systems and Clio for a drink at Atomic to chat through how legal technology can free up valuable time and make your firm more efficient and productive.

• When: June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM?
  Where: The Kitchen at Atomic, 927 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Features: Complimentary food and 2 complimentary drink tickets for any NV bar member! Come laugh and learn a little while we enjoy conversation surrounding legal technology and networking.
• RSVP Deadline by June 15, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-technology-connect-tickets-1344321043429?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lunchtime Learning Program

Immigration Updates of President Trump’s First 100 days in Office

Produced by the Clark County Bar Association (CCBA), Nevada Latino Bar Association (NVLBA), and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA)

• Speakers:
  • Melissa Corral, UNLV Immigration Clinic’s Community Advocacy Office
  • Hardeep “Dee” Sull, Sull & Associates
• Course description: The CLE program, “Immigration Updates of President Trump’s First 100 days in Office,” will feature Southern Nevada attorneys, Ms. Sull and Ms. Corral, analyzing President Trump’s immigration policies during his first 100 days in office. The presentation will include discussion on his executive orders, enforcement priorities, changes to visa programs, and more. Attendees will gain insights into the legal challenges and practical implications for practitioners and clients.
• Topics include:
  • Use of the American Enemies Act
  • Alien Registration Requirement
  • Cancellation of Student Visas
  • Presidential Memo on Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
  • Closures of Ombudsman Offices and other DHS Oversight Offices
  • Birthright Citizenship
• When: Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
• Where: Online via Zoom
• Offers: 1.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers. Attendance will be taken and reported to the NV CLE Board for only those members in attendance who registered with the CCBA in advance of the event.
• Live webcast (via Zoom) on July 17, 2025: FREE for CCBA, NVLBA, and SNWA members
• Recorded materials rental: $25/CCBA Member or $50/non-CCBA member. Recorded materials are delivered via hyperlink in an email. Please allow up to 6 weeks (after date of original presentation) for delivery.
• RSVP to CCBA by 7/15/2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/immigration-updates-cle-program/

Lunchtime Learning Program

Protecting Your Practice: Trademark and Branding Essentials for Law Firms (Including Google AdWords Considerations)

Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas Legal Video

• Speaker: Caleb L. Green, Partner at Howard & Howard
• Course description: The CLE program will provide law firms with a comprehensive understanding of the trademark process and the critical importance of securing trademark rights for their firm names, logos, and other branding elements. Attendees will learn practical steps for navigating the trademark application process and gain insights into modern examples of how proactive trademark enforcement can establish a unique identity, prevent infringement, and ultimately foster a significant competitive advantage in the legal marketplace. The program will also address the trademark implications associated with the use of Google AdWords, including competitor bidding on firm names and strategies for protecting your brand in online advertising.
• When: Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:15 pm.
• Where: Online via Zoom
• Offers: 1.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers. Attendance will be taken and reported to the NV CLE Board for only those members in attendance who registered with the CCBA in advance of the event.
• Live presentation (via Zoom) on July 24, 2025: FREE for CCBA Members (2025) only. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
• Recorded materials rental: $25/CCBA Member or $50/non-CCBA member. Recorded materials are delivered via hyperlink in an email. Please allow up to 6 weeks (after date of original presentation) for delivery.
• RSVP to CCBA by 7/22/2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/protecting-practice-trademark-cle-program/

Bar Mixer

CCBA members are invited to attend this casual event on their own dime and time.

• When: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
• Where: Audio Bar, 1020 S 1st St suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101
• No RSVP needed

Dates and location of our casual bar mixers are subject to change. Mix and mingle responsibly.

Special Event

34th Annual Meet Your Judges Mixer

Mark your calendars for September 4, 2025

The CCBA’s Meet Your Judges Mixer is the premier networking event for members of the Nevada legal community, including Nevada’s judges, attorneys, legal support staff, law students, merchants, and candidates. This is a private cocktail reception; no minors allowed. Business casual attire acceptable. All proceeds to benefit the CCBA. Sponsorship opportunities available. See sponsor packages (PDF).

• Featuring: Appetizers, refreshments, networking, and silent auction!
• When: September 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Worldview atop the World Market Center
• Admission fee:
  • $79/CCBA Member
  • $125/Non-member
  • FREE/Nevada local, state, and federal judges
• Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now!
• RSVP required to the CCBA prior to August 20, 2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/meet-your-judges-mixer/

Premier Sponsors:

Bank of Nevada
Henriod Law, PLLC
Lexitas
Rich Wightman & Company

Patron Sponsors:

Lawrence C. Hill & Associates, Ltd.

Display Sponsors:

• Forensic Solutions
• Las Vegas Legal Video
• Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
• Nevada Legal Services
• Southern Nevada Senior Law Program

Law Firm Sponsors:

Bailey Kennedy, LLP
DRR Law Group
Heidari Law Group
Marquis Aurbach
Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman, and Rabkin, LLP

Bar Committee Meetings

Upcoming meetings for CCBA members to attend:

• Friday, June 6, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) – IN-PERSON – Community Service Committee – Plans activities that provide outreach services to the community at large in southern Nevada. Note: The June 6 meeting is IN-PERSON and pizza lunch will be served courtesy of Rich, Wightman & Company, CPAs! Also, the CS Committee will be skipping a meeting in July.
• Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) via Zoom – CLE Committee – Plans CLE programs for the benefit of the Clark County Bar Association and Nevada legal community. [Note: No meeting in April.]
• Thursday, June 12, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas with Zoom option – New Lawyers Committee – Coordinates with the William S. Boyd School of Law on student competitions. Members volunteer to help with bar events including the CCBA’s pub crawls and the Meet Your Judges Mixer. The New Lawyers Committee is for attorneys admitted to practice in Nevada within the last seven years, regardless of age.
• Friday, June 27, 2025 – (12-1 p.m.) via Zoom – Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity (DICE) – Plans activities to facilitate constructive discussion and enhance understanding of diversity issues.
• Friday, July 11, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) via Zoom – Publications Committee – Plans content for upcoming issues of the bar journal Communiqué.

For more information about a committee, see https://clarkcountybar.org/about/committees/. To confirm meeting dates, times, and/or location, contact the CCBA office at 702-387-6011.