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Thursday, December 12, 2024
State Bar of Nevada eNews
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State Bar Offers Lunch
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The State Bar of Nevada is hosting a “Lunch & Learn” session titled “Navigating Stress During the Holiday Hustle.” This session is designed specifically for licensees and is offered at no cost.
The sessions, held from 11:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, and Monday, December 30 at the state bar’s Las Vegas office, address the unique challenges and stressors faced in the legal profession.
During this session, panelists will explore important topics including:
- Recognizing the signs of stress in ourselves and others;
- Understanding holiday-related stress, grief, and the role of expectations;
- Supporting others when this is not “the most wonderful time of the year;” and
- Strategies for nurturing relationships with a full plate.
Registration is not required, but please RSVP by Tuesday, December 17, to help with the headcount for lunch. Licensees should email their RSVPs to education@redrockcounseling.com or text to 702-533-0722. If you choose to attend online, the Zoom meeting links are:
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This Week at the State Bar | The State Bar of Nevada is excited to offer Nevada attorneys and their guests the opportunity to visit Holland while earning CLE credits! We’ve partnered with CLE Abroad to offer this unique and exclusive travel and education package at extraordinary pricing. The trip will take place April 29 through May 5, 2025, with an optional extension for two additional days in Amsterdam. | The annual Open Enrollment period for individual health insurance plans began on November 1 and runs through Wednesday, January 15. Visit the State Bar of Nevada Insurance Marketplace to shop plans, schedule an appointment, or use the live chat. | Engage and connect with Nevada attorneys and legal community resources via SBN Go, the State Bar of Nevada’s official app, designed to help you get the most out of your bar license and connect with your peers. Once downloaded, log in using the same email and password that you use to log into our Attorney Dashboard Get started now! | |
Donation to Nevada Bar Foundation Will Foster Opportunities | |
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During the 2025 State Bar of Nevada’s license renewal season, Sam Ryan Heidari with Heidari Law Group made a noteworthy donation to the Nevada Bar Foundation, supporting legal education, activities of affinity bar associations, mock trial, and legal help and access to justice for Nevadans in need.
“As a Nevadan and a lawyer, I donate because I believe in fostering a stronger, more supportive community,” Heidari said. “Giving back ensures that together, we can create opportunities and resources that benefit everyone.”
During license renewal, when licensees donate through Part B Voluntary Donations, 100 percent of donations will be put to use by the Nevada Bar Foundation or be shared with a legal service provider based on voting districts. Every single dollar helps to build community and creates opportunities for the legal profession and ordinary Nevadans to thrive. LIcensees may also donate here.
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Legal Research Benefit Gets Upgrade: vLex Fastcase | |
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Fastcase, the legal research platform available to attorneys as a State Bar of Nevada licensee benefit, has been upgraded to vLex Fastcase, a new legal intelligence and research platform.
The new vLex Fastcase includes everything you have access to now, plus unique features to enhance your productivity and provide you with greater insights into legal matters.
Log in to your attorney dashboard to access vLex Fastcase.
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Legal Aid Center Hosting CLE on Coping with Depression | |
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The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting an AAMH CLE titled “Coping with Depression” at noon on Wednesday, December 18, in the LACSN’s Englestad Family Classroom and via GoTo meeting.
This CLE course will be taught by consumer rights attorney Jordan Savage of LACSN. In this course, attendees will learn about Savage’s struggle to overcome depression and the effective strategies he utilized to make it to the next chapter.
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Appointment to Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics | |
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The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics seeks to fill seven vacancies. The two-year-term will commence January 31, 2025, and continue through January 30, 2027.
The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics provides judges and aspirants to judicial office advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service, or in the elective or appointment process.
Interested applicants should complete an online application form.
All applications must be received no later than noon on Monday, December 23.
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Commission on Judicial Selection Seeks to Fill Two Vacancies | |
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The Commission on Judicial Selection invites applications from bar members to fill the following vacancies each for a four-year term:
- Permanent member from Clark County; and
- Permanent member from rural counties.
Article 6, Section 20, of the Constitution of the State of Nevada, calls for the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada to appoint attorney members to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Please submit your application no later than Tuesday, December 17.
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Deadline to Apply for Board of Indigent Defense Extended | |
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The Nevada Supreme Court seeks to fill a vacancy on the Board of Indigent Defense Services for a term expiring in April 2025.
A successful applicant must have significant experience providing legal representation to indigent persons in criminal or juvenile justice, demonstrated commitment to providing effective legal representation to indigent persons, or expertise or experience qualifying the person to contribute to the board’s purpose. NRS 180.300(3).
An applicant cannot be currently serving or employed as a judge, legislator, or other state officer or employee, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or attorney who would financially benefit from the policies adopted by the board. NRS 180.300(4). Further, an applicant cannot be employed within the Department of Indigent Defense Services, by a public defender, or by an attorney providing indigent defense services pursuant to a contract with a county. NRS 180.300(5).
Interested persons should submit a letter of interest to the Clerk of Court at nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16.
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Application Period Open for Eighth Judicial District, Dept. Y | |
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The Commission on Judicial Selection will convene to fill the vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department Y. The position became open after the retirement of the Honorable Stephanie Charter.
Submissions are due by noon Thursday, December 19.
Applicants interested in applying must contact Margarita Bautista at mbautista@nvcourts.nv.gov to receive the required application materials.
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Featured CLE: Flat Fee Fundamentals:
Developments in Nevada
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Dan Hooge, chief bar counsel for the State Bar of Nevada, will provide a comprehensive examination of flat-fee billing in legal practice, with a particular focus on recent developments in Nevada. The Nevada Supreme Court's recent decision in In re: Discipline of Hardeep Sull (2024) addresses the ethical considerations and proper treatment of flat or fixed fees paid in advance. Attendees will gain insight into the court's findings and their implications for legal practitioners in Nevada.
In addition, the program will explore the increasing adoption of flat-fee billing, a trend accelerated by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research, writing, and other routine tasks. The discussion will cover the advantages and potential pitfalls of flat-fee billing, examine how AI technology is reshaping traditional billing structures, and provide practical guidance on implementing flat fees while maintaining quality and profitability.
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Program Date:
January 8
Time:
Noon until 1 p.m.
Location:
Webinar
CLE Hours:
1 General Credit
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