Events

Probate Bench-Bar Meeting

• Host: Eighth Judicial District Court – Probate Department
• When: Monday, April 28, 2025, 12-1:00 p.m.
• Where: Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 10D and Zoom
  • Join Zoom Meeting
  • https://clarkcountycourts-us.zoom.us/j/82833932077?pwd=dTQxcFNmS204UDhqYlEzcXVTWXRPQT09
• Speaker & topics: Probate Commissioners James A. Fontano and Russel J. Geist
  • Brunzell analyses
  • In Camera Submissions
    • Now filing under seal
    • What can and cannot be filed under seal
  • Appropriate PR expenditures
  • Summary Administration – Description of Value
  • Filing Codes – AWIL, OSEA, OAAD, OSFF
  • Affidavits re: Lost Wills vs. Affidavits of Witnesses
  • Calls and emails from counsel and staff
• Contact: probate@clarkcountycourts.us

26th Annual Moot Court Competition

Volunteers are needed to judge the students during this competition:

• Friday April 11, 2025, 5:30–8:30 PM – Most volunteers will be needed on Friday night
• Saturday April 12, 2025, 9:00–10:30 AM
• UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

Volunteers should be Nevada attorneys, judges or mediators. Judging the competition qualifies as pro bono service!

Learn more and sign up to judge the competition: https://clarkcountybar.org/events/moot-court-competition/

7th Annual After Taxes Pub Crawl

Sponsors:

• Henriod Law, PLLC
• Leavitt Legal Services, P.C.
• Las Vegas Legal Video
• WestPac Wealth Partners
• Lexitas

Las Vegas Walk

Charity walk to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
  • On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am
  • Program Starts: 10:00 am
• Where: Sunset Regional Park, 2601 Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
• Who: CCBA members, friends, and family are invited to join CCBA’s team
• Join our team: https://supporting.afsp.org/team/ccba

Share and post about the Las Vegas Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag!

CCBA Ballet Ticket Special Offers

Nevada Ballet Theatre presents

Peter Pan

April 19 to 27

Exhilaration! Fly through the starlit night into a magical adventure! Families are welcome!

Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

CCBA Member Discount Offer*

• Special CCBA Discount – 15% on the best seats with special CCBA member discount code. Restrictions apply. For more information, send request for code via email to CCBA Executive Director Donna Wiessner at Donnaw@clarkcountybar.org.

Law Day Activity at U.S. Air Force Base

Attorney Volunteers Needed on May 1, 2025

Sign-up Deadline: April 4, 2025

• When: Thursday, May 1 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Creech Air Force Base, Owl’s Nest
• Who: Nevada Bar members
• Notes – All volunteers will need to:
  • Pass a security clearance by USAF security forces in advance of the event.
    • Update/Reminder: All volunteers will need to get on the list for access to the base. To get on that list, sign up with Stephanie at the CCBA. Also, volunteers who don’t already carry current military ID for base access will need to submit information required for security clearance. Interested Nevada Bar members need to contact Stephanie at the CCBA office to confirm participation and provide required information BEFORE 5pm Friday, April 4, 2025. For more information, call the CCBA office at 702-387-6011.
  • Participate in a short training (via Teams) at 12 noon on Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Deadline to sign-up to volunteer: April 4, 2025
• RSVP now: https://clarkcountybar.org/law-day-activity-sign-up-form/

Special Offer

CCBA Baseball Group Night May 1, 2025

Order tickets with special link

Join the Clark County Bar Association for a group outing to the Las Vegas Ballpark! Family and friends are welcome to attend with a CCBA member. We’re gathering on Thursday, May 1st for an action-packed evening as the Aviators take on the Tacoma Rainiers. Come early for pregame festivities and drink specials in the Plaza starting at 5 p.m. Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event is a home run!

• When: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:35 p.m.
• Game: Tacoma vs Las Vegas Aviators
• Location: BERM
• Price of ticket: $12
• Order tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CCBAnight2025
• Deadline to order: 8:35p.m. (two hours after first pitch)

Lunchtime Learning CLE

Time Twist: Navigating Nevada’s New Civil Infractions – A Case Study

• Speaker: Joseph R. Maridon, Jr. of The Maridon Law Firm, LLC
• Course description: Explore Nevada’s shift to civil traffic infractions under AB 116 (effective January 1, 2023). Analyze a hypothetical case to demonstrate defense strategies and procedural pitfalls. Get practical takeaways for practitioners.
• When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12 to 1:15 pm
• Where: Online via Zoom
• Offers: 1.0 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers
• Live webcast (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members (2025) only. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
• Recorded materials rental: $25/CCBA Member or $50/non-member
• RSVP to CCBA by 5/5/2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/cle-programs/traffic-ticket-cle-program/

Bar Luncheon Featuring Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley

Sponsors: Bank of Nevada and First Legal

Join us for a special presentation by Mayor Shelley Berkley about the City of Las Vegas

• When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Where: The Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Dr., Las Vegas
• Entrée choice (select one): Chicken Angelo (Boneless Chicken Breast w/ Sundried Tomatoes, Lemon Chardonnay Cream), Salmon Fillet (with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce), or Portobello Stack (Large Portobello Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Basil served over Quinoa w/ Balsamic)
• Price: $65/CCBA member, $80/Non-member, Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
• RSVP with payment to the CCBA required by Friday, May 2, 2025: https://clarkcountybar.org/bar-luncheon-rsvp-form/

CCBA Monthly Mixer

Attend our monthly mixer on your own dime and time:

• When: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
• Where: Davy’s, 1221 S. Main St., Las Vegas
• No RSVP needed

Location of monthly mixers subject to change. Mix and mingle responsibly.

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 practice 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):
  • 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

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.

• 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: $72/CCBA Member, $99/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/

Bar Committee Meetings

CCBA members are invited to help plan bar activities by volunteering for these bar committees:

• Friday, April 11, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) via Zoom – Publications Committee – Plans content for upcoming issues of the bar journal Communiqué.
• Friday, April 18, 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, May 2, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) online via Zoom – Community Service Committee – Plans activities that provide outreach services to the community at large in southern Nevada.
• Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 15, 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.

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.