Read content related to the topic of pro bono and guardianship matters, court news, and bar services, written by members of the southern Nevada legal community.
Empathy and Awareness Are Keys to Diversity and Inclusion
“Advice to law practices and companies seeking to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives and education included, avenues of information gathering, such as focus groups and anonymous surveys, to implementing programs for hiring, training, mentoring, and retention. As Judge Jones phrased it “It’s not a one time thing.” Read more from Senior Partner and the Partner-in-Charge of Murchison & Cumming, LLP’s Las Vegas office, in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Guardianship in Nevada
“To address the abuses in guardianship, in 2015, the Supreme Court of Nevada created a commission to study the creation and administration of guardianships. . . . In its final report, the commission made numerous recommendations, including a proposed Guardianship Bill of Rights.” Read more from Michael Wendlberger, the Director of the Pro Bono Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Take the Plunge
Read an installment of “Pro Bono Corner” published in the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021) written by the Honorable Cheryl Moss.
Language Access in the Law
Read an installment of “Pro Bono Corner” published in the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021) written by Priscila Venzor.
Thank You, Pro Bono Attorneys
By Michael Wendlberger, Esq.
Responding to the COVID-19 Eviction Crisis
By Jim Berchtold, Esq.
Pro Bono Work and the Client Experience
By Stephanie Glantz, Esq.
Writing a Hopeful Book About the Courts
By Chief Justice Hardesty
A Memorable Pro Bono Engagement
By Michele LoBello, Esq.