Events

Please mark your calendars and RSVP for these Clark County Bar events. #thefunbar

Lunchtime Learning CLE Program

What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Bankruptcy

Live webcast free for CCBA members on February 17, 2026

Guest speakers: Candace Carlyon and Dawn Cica of Carlyon Cica Chtd.

This program is geared towards non-bankruptcy attorneys. Learn how to obtain judgments and settlements which minimize threat from bankruptcy, avoid tripwires that could lead to loss of rights and even sanctions, and tactics to keep your case in state court. Whether practicing in the area of civil litigation, mechanics’ liens, domestic disputes, leases, or personal injury, all attorneys need basic tools to anticipate and react to potential bankruptcy issues.

CCBA’s CLE Programming Sponsors:

Las Vegas Legal Video
Worldwide Litigation Services

Lunchtime Learning CLE Program

Weeding Through the Legal Haze and Getting Blunt About Changes in Federal and Nevada Cannabis Law

Live webcast free for CCBA members on February 26, 2026

Guest speaker: Amanda N. Connor, Partner at Connor & Connor PLLC 

This CLE program will provide an overview of the current status and upcoming changes to Federal and Nevada law related to cannabis. It will encompass the Controlled Substances Act, the Farm Bill, intoxicating hemp, and Nevada’s cannabis establishments. The program offers 1.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers.

CCBA’s CLE Programming Sponsors:

Las Vegas Legal Video
Worldwide Litigation Services

Lunchtime Learning CLE Program

Are Special Education Issues Hiding in Your Cases? What Every Nevada Attorney Should Know

Live webcast free for CCBA members on March 12, 2026

  • Guest speakers:
    • Jean Murrell Adams, Managing Attorney at ADAMS ESQ, a Special Education Law Firm
    • Marina Dalia-Hunt, Team Chief for the Education Advocacy Program within the Children’s Attorney’s Program at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
  • Course description: Special education law is rarely offered in law school, yet it frequently surfaces in estate planning, personal injury, disability, juvenile justice, child welfare, family law, immigration and other practice areas. This primer equips Nevada attorneys with the essential knowledge to recognize special ed issues. Learn IEP/504 red flags, Nevada’s eligibility framework, and practical enforcement options—so you can advise clients, preserve issues, and avoid costly missteps.
  • When: March 12, 2026, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
  • Where: Online via Zoom
  • Offers: 2.0 Ethics CLE credits for Nevada lawyers
  • Live presentation (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
  • Recorded materials rental: $50/CCBA Member or $100/non-member
  • RSVP to CCBA by 3/10/2026: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/are-special-education-issues-hiding-in-your-cases, 702-387-6011

DICE CLE Sponsors:

ADAMS ESQ
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Legal Video

40 Year Club Induction Ceremony & Luncheon

Join in the fun as will celebrate CCBA members admitted to practice law in Nevada for 40, 45, 50, and 55 years. This year, we will induct members who were admitted in 1986 and honor members admitted in 1981, 1976, and 1971. RSVP to the CCBA required by March 18, 2026. See list of inductees and honorees and RSVP form at https://clarkcountybar.org/40-year-club-luncheon/.

  • Master of Ceremonies: Dan Polsenberg of Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
  • When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
    • 11:00 a.m. – Check-in & Networking
    • 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Luncheon program
  • Where: Panevino Italian Grille, 246 Via Antonio Ave., Las Vegas 89119
  • Entrée Selections:
    • Chicken Marsala
    • Grilled Scottish Salmon
    • Penne Vodka
  • Pricing:
    • FREE per 40-Year Club Inductee (2026)
    • $99 per CCBA Member, Honoree, or Guest of Inductee/Honoree
    • $130 per Non-member
  • RSVP to the CCBA required before March 18, 2026: Complete RSVP form or call 702-387-6011.

Amicus sponsors:

First Legal
Western Alliance Bank

Trauma-Informed Lawyering

Live webcast free for CCBA members on Thursday, April 2, 2026

  • Guest speaker: Pranava Moody, Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
  • Course description: The program will evaluate the ethical and professional duties of an attorney during the client-lawyer relationship. There will be a discussion to understand trauma: what it is, adaptive behaviors people can exhibit, post-traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. She will discuss techniques and considerations to improve communication with clients by trauma-informed care, avoiding re-traumatization, and being aware of triggers. She will discuss scenarios ranging from interviews, trust-building, planning for court, and best practices to consider in each of those. The program will end with an overview of how these interactions can affect the attorney personally and how to effectively manage stress at home and at work.
  • When: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
  • Where: Online via Zoom
  • Offers: 2 Ethics CLE credits for Nevada lawyers
  • Live presentation (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
  • Recorded materials rental: $50/CCBA Member or $100/non-member (We record the programs and add them to our CLE Library. The program will be stale dated by the NV CLE Board after three years.)
  • RSVP to CCBA by 3/30/26: Complete RSVP form or call 702-387-6011

CCBA’s CLE Programming Sponsors:

Las Vegas Legal Video
Worldwide Litigation Services

Lunchtime Learning CLE

Cross-Court Series: Part 3

Free for WCBA & CCBA Members on April 9, 2026

  • Speakers:
    • Judge Tammy Riggs of the Second Judicial District Court, Dept. 3 (Washoe)
    • Judge Jacqueline Bluth of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 6 (Clark)
  • When: April 9, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
  • Where: Online via Zoom
  • Offers: 1.0 general CLE credit for WCBA & CCBA members. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
  • RSVP to WCBA: https://wcbar.weblinkconnect.com/events/Cross-Court-Series-Part-III-3071/details. Note: Ashley at WCBA is handling CLE accreditation and Zoom login credentials.

Sponsors:

Washoe County Bar Association
Clark County Bar Association

Bar Committee Meetings

Bar committees plan bar activities and services. CCBA members are invited to help our non-profit organization in its efforts to enrich the lives and careers of our members and our community. Upcoming meetings:

  • Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Community Service Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Wed., Feb. 11, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – CLE Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Thu., Feb. 12, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – New Lawyers Committee – Meeting in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas (with Zoom option)
  • Fri., Feb. 13, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Publications Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Fri., Feb 20, 2026 – (12-1 p.m.) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity (DICE) – Meeting via Zoom
  • Tue., Mar. 3, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – CLE Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Thu., Mar. 5, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – New Lawyers Committee – Meeting in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas (with Zoom option)
  • Fri., Mar. 6, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Community Service Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Wed. Mar. 11, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Legal Support Professionals Committee – Meeting in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas (with Zoom option)
  • Fri., Mar. 13, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Publications Committee – Meeting via Zoom
  • Fri., Mar. 20, 2026 – (12-1 p.m.) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity (DICE) – Meeting via Zoom

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.

Need more continuing legal education (CLE)? View our CLE programs: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/.

For more information about events hosted by the CCBA, contact the CCBA office at 702-387-6011.