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Thursday, May 15, 2025
State Bar of Nevada eNews
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Membership Awards:
State Bar Commemorates Sen. Bryan’s Service
with Presidential Award
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The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that Senator Richard H. Bryan is the recipient of this year’s Presidential Award.
At 26 years old, Bryan began his legal journey as a deputy district attorney in Clark County, Nevada. Two years later, he made history as Clark County’s first-ever public defender — the youngest in the nation at the time.
In 1978, Bryan was elected Nevada’s 27th attorney general. Facing threats to Nevada’s economic lifeblood, Bryan led the charge in defending the state’s gaming regulatory structure in federal court.
As governor, and later U.S. Senator, Bryan would go on to author landmark legislation, champion environmental protection, and elevate Nevada’s voice on the national stage.
The state bar’s Membership Awards honorees will be recognized at the upcoming annual Bar Conference, which will take place June 12-13, 2025, in Washington, D.C. We invite all licensees to make plans to join us there as we recognize Senator Bryan and our other deserving recipients. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the bar and their contributions to the legal profession.
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This Week at the State Bar | The Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board is asking State Bar of Nevada licensees to submit possible ideas for issue topics for the 2026 issues of Nevada Lawyer magazine. To submit an issue topics idea, please email nvlawyer@nvbar.org. The deadline to submit ideas is Friday, June 13. | 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! | The state bar helps you get the CLE you need, at a time convenient for you. In addition to live seminars and webinars, our online CLE store provides pre-recorded seminars on demand, as well as Nevada Lawyer articles for CLE credit. Search our store today! | | Nevada Supreme Court Holding Public Hearing on June 4 | | |
The Nevada Supreme Court will conduct a public hearing on the matter of amendment to Supreme Court Rule 48.1 regarding fee waivers for peremptory challenges at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, in the Nevada Supreme Court Courtroom at 408 East Clark Ave. The hearing will be videoconferenced to the Nevada Supreme Court Courtroom, 201 South Carson St. in Carson City.
The court invites written comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the proposed amendment. Comments, and notifications to participate, may be submitted electronically or in hard-copy format to: Elizabeth A. Brown, Clerk of the Supreme Court, 201 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701 or nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27.
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| | West Career Tech Shines at National Mock Trial Tournament | | |
West Career & Technical Academy in Las Vegas had an outstanding performance at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championships in Phoenix.
After earning its spot by capturing the title at the Nevada High School Mock Trial Tournament, the team went on to place 19th at nationals—an impressive accomplishment among the nation’s best.
This year’s success also marks back-to-back Nevada state championships for West Tech. The State Bar of Nevada commends these talented students and their dedicated coaches for their hard work, preparation, and excellence in advocacy.
| | Board of Governors Seeks ABA House of Delegates Representative | | |
The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors is seeking applicants for a Delegate Representative to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates. Applications must be received no later than noon on May 30.
The control and administration of the ABA is vested in the House of Delegates, the policy-making body of the association. The house meets twice each year, at the ABA’s annual and midyear meetings. The State Bar of Nevada has three delegates representing Nevada in the ABA House of Delegates. The bar’s Board of Governors appoints two of them.
The board is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a vacancy in one of these slots. The selected applicant will serve a two-year term beginning at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in August 2025.
| | State Bar Makes It Easier to Find CLE Courses Online | | |
The State Bar of Nevada – a provider of quality continuing legal education programs – is now making it easier for licensees to find specific courses online. Licensees can search for programs by the type of course they need – AAMH, general, and ethics.
Users will now see a “CLE Store” button on their member dashboard. From the dashboard, licensees can access online CLEs by clicking on the “CLE store” button and select from the available options.
The state bar’s CLE Department works with the CLE Committee to develop programming specifically focused on the needs of Nevada attorneys. Programs are offered in a variety of formats, providing ease of access when convenient for you.
Programs include:
For information, contact Eric Johnson at ericj@nvbar.org.
| | Featured CLE: State Bar of Nevada Annual Bar Conference | |
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Join us for the State Bar of Nevada’s Annual Conference in the heart of Washington, D.C., at the historic Willard Hotel. The deadline to reserve your spot is Friday, May 23.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment of legal professionals as we explore cutting-edge legal issues, network with colleagues, and experience the best of the nation’s capital. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your legal knowledge, expand your professional network, and discover the latest trends shaping the legal landscape.
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The conference will begin with a Welcome Reception on the evening of June 11; programming will commence on Thursday, June 12, and conclude Friday, June 13.
- Programming will be at the Willard Hotel.
- Conference pricing includes all meals, events, and networking opportunities.
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Program Date:
June 12-13
Time:
Noon to 1 p.m.
Location:
Washington, D.C.
CLE Hours:
9.5 General credits, 2 Ethics credits, and 1 AAMH credit
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