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Bar Conference Heading to Maui for 2026 Event

Be sure to save the date to attend the 2026 State Bar of Nevada Annual Conference, as it will be held June 17-19, 2026, in Maui, Hawaii.

Almost 300 attorneys attended the 2025 Bar Conference, which took place at the Willard hotel in historic Washington, D.C., from June 11-13, 2025. Videos from the event’s award presentations are available on the state bar’s YouTube channel.

Attendees included both first-time attendees and experienced attorneys, plus several representatives from Nevada’s judiciary and pro bono organizations.

This powerful, inspiring location provided a backdrop for engaging seminars and valuable networking. Nationally known expert presenters explored topics ranging from the state of the U.S. Supreme Court to a perspective on Nevada law from its elected leaders, and much more. The state bar also recognized its 2025 award recipients, culminating with a banquet at the U.S. Library of Congress, with amazing views of the U.S. Capitol.

This Week at the State Bar

June is Oral Health Month, and it is good reminder that the State Bar of Nevada’s Insurance Marketplace can help licensees make sure their smile is ready for summer with a MetLife PPO group dental plan. Visit the Insurance Marketplace to get an instant quote and enroll in minutes.

The state bar is committed to your health and well-being. If you are dealing with a difficult life situation, stress, or anxiety, and would like to speak with a licensed professional, you are entitled to five free therapy sessions through the Nevada Lawyer and Judge Assistance Program. Call 1-866-828-0022 to speak with a fellow attorney and receive the names of approved therapists in your area. Both the call to NLAP and subsequent therapy sessions are confidential.

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August 1 Deadline for Nevada Bar Foundation Grant Applications

The Nevada Bar Foundation’s grant program awards funding for initiatives that promote legal education, spark youth interest in the law, support minority lawyers, and promote delivery of legal services. All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this valuable funding opportunity.

The deadline to apply is August 1. For information and to submit your application, please visit the foundation’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Mason at claudiam@nvbar.org.

The Nevada Bar Foundation was incorporated in 1997 as the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the State Bar of Nevada. The foundation was organized to support charitable giving related to access to justice and legal education programs.

The foundation manages the Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program, including the making of annual grants to organizations that promote access to justice through direct legal services to the poor, to victims of domestic violence, and to children protected by or in need of protection of the juvenile court. The foundation makes annual grant awards in excess of $16 million.

State Bar Committees Seek Volunteers for Board Openings

The State Bar of Nevada is looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions on several volunteer boards. To volunteer, submit an online application form by August 1.

The Board of Bar Examiners is seeking six applicants to serve on the committee. The 14-member committee writes and grades the bar examination questions and oversees the administration of the two bar examinations and the committees related to the bar application and admission process. The board works closely with the Supreme Court and the Board of Governors in formulating rules and procedures for admission to the State Bar of Nevada.

The Character and Fitness Committee is seeking two attorneys to serve in open Southern Nevada panel seats. The committee conducts investigations and holds informal and formal hearings with respect to bar applicants’ character and fitness. The committee reviews those applicants who are recommended to the committee by the admissions director. The committee determines whether an applicant has the requisite character and fitness to be recommended to the Supreme Court for admission to the State Bar of Nevada, often after holding an informal or formal hearing.

Affinity Bars Hosting CLE on Immigration Updates

The Clark County Bar Association, Nevada Latino Bar Association, and Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys are hosting a CLE titled “Immigration Updates of President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office” beginning at noon on Thursday, July 17, via Zoom.

Presenters for this event include Melissa Corral, of the UNLV Immigration Clinic’s Community Advocacy Office, and Hardeep Sull of Sull & Associates.

Corral and Sull will analyze President Donald 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.

The event is good for 1 general CLE credit for Nevada lawyers. Attendance will be taken and reported to the Nevada CLE Board for only those members in attendance who registered with the Clark County Bar Association in advance of the event.

Legal Aid Center Hosting CLE on Basics of Military Parole

The Pro Bono Project of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting a CLE titled “Basics of Military Parole in Place & Adjustment Status” at noon on Wednesday, July 23, at the Legal Aid Center’s office and via GoTo Meeting.

This CLE course will provide guidance on the Parole in Place process for family members of active and veteran service members of the U.S. armed forces. The training will cover how to determine eligibility, how to request an individual’s immigration history, and the requirements to process with U.S. Customs and Immigration Services. There will also be training on how to proceed after the Parole in Place has been granted.

Giovanni Alonso and Wesley Su from Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada's Immigration Advocacy Project will present the course. Attorneys who refer others to this CLE can receive a free Starbucks gift card.

Nevada-licensed or emeritus-certified attorneys can earn 1 general CLE credit by attending. To receive credit, attorneys must have at least one active pro bono case or take one new case. You can select a case or sign up for Ask-A-Lawyer sessions from www.lacsnprobono.org.

Featured CLE: How to Make Judge’s Job Easier: Better Practices to Win Your Case

District court judges have very large caseloads. They read thousands of briefs and have thousands of appearances each year. Making the judge's job easier makes you and your client's case stand out. Participants will learn ways to help judges rule in your favor.

Learning objectives:

Learn how to make your briefs easier to read and digest.
Learn how to make appearances better.
Learn how to present your case.

Instructors are Judge Susan Johnson, who has served on the Eighth Judicial District Court bench since 2007 and was re-elected three times, and Joel G. Selik, who practices in Nevada and California. He is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice in both California and Nevada.

Program Date:

September 25

Time:

Noon to 1 p.m.

Location:

Webinar

Credits:

1 General credit