eNews: Nevada Lawyer Tackles AI Developments in June

Thursday, June 5, 2025

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Nevada Lawyer Tackles AI Developments in June

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the ever-changing legal community continues to grow, and the June issue of Nevada Lawyer magazine offers lawyers advice on how to keep up with this expanding technology.

Jen Shomshor investigates how AI will impact the future of the legal profession. Matt Hoffman and McCall Johnson examine the ethical considerations in the age of generative AI. Ronald Green navigates readers through AI and copyright law, and Maggie Lee has written a CLE article on AI.

On a different topic, Elliot Anderson writes about the changes to the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure.

As always, the magazine includes regular features such as the president’s message, news and notes, and the bar counsel report. While you are there, check out the Nevada Lawyer archives for a lengthy list of back issues.

This Week at the State Bar

The State Bar’s Practice Management Resource Network (PMRN) is up and running! The network offers products and services to help members manage their firms: accounting and financial management, digital marketing, legal writing platforms – even certified paralegal services!

The Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board is asking licensees to submit possible ideas for issue topics for the 2026 issues of Nevada Lawyer magazine. To submit an idea, please email nvlawyer@nvbar.org. The deadline 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. Get started now!

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Record Numbers Participate in 2025 Section Pro Bono Challenge

The State Bar of Nevada’s 2025 Section Pro Bono Challenge had a record 226 lawyers participate. Altogether the attorneys who participated earned 1,336 points, which is a 16 percent increase from 2024 results.

Attorneys took 210 cases and joined 353 Ask-A-Lawyer or Lawyer in the Library sessions. During the challenge, participants donated $3,850 to support pro bono efforts in Nevada with 100 percent of the donations shared among Nevada’s legal aid providers. Donor sections included Administrative Law, Construction Law, and Young Lawyers.

Top 10 sections ranked by points as a percentage of section membership and section winners (ranked in order) are:

1. LGBTQ+: Kye Miller

2. Family Law: Bob Cerceo

3. Bankruptcy: Sean Patterson

4. Solo and Small Practice: Angel Getsov

5. Elder Law: Jason Sadow

6. Probate and Trust: Amanda Stevens

7. Public Lawyers: Homa Sayyar

8. Immigration Law: Magda Lopez/Adriana Pereyra (tie)

9. Alternative Dispute Resolution: John Samberg

10. Administrative Law: Matt Morris.

See the full leaderboard for complete results. See all participants.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2025 Section Pro Bono Challenge a success!

Comment Period Open for Upcoming Board of Governors Meeting

The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada has set a time for a public comment period on the agenda for its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, June 11. Public comments will be at 11:30 a.m. EDT/8:30 a.m. PDT on June 11.

If you are interested in addressing the Board of Governors at that meeting, please fill out the online form by 8:30 a.m. PDT on Sunday, June 8, for the Zoom link to this meeting.

Supreme Court Warns of Scam Involving Fake Traffic Ticket Texts

The Nevada Supreme Court is alerting employees and members of the public to a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages referencing traffic tickets that appear to originate from Las Vegas courts. These messages are not legitimate and have not been issued by any court.

The suspicious texts typically reference a traffic violation and contain links purporting to provide more information or a way to resolve the issue. These messages are a scam. Do not click on any links. Please delete the message immediately. The text message may contain the same or similar messaging to the example shown on the court's website.

For members of the public who may receive similar messages:

Do not click any links;
Delete the message immediately; and
If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a message referencing a court matter, contact the appropriate court directly.

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.

Featured CLE: Juneteenth and Justice: Adapting Legal Practice in Changing Times

This timely – and free – CLE program, held in recognition of Juneteenth, will both briefly reflect on the history and significance of this important day and explore the state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the legal field.

Caleb Green and Monique Jammer will provide insights into the evolving legal landscape affecting DEI efforts in law firms and legal organizations. Participants will gain practical strategies to ethically and effectively advance diversity and inclusion initiatives while adapting to emerging legal considerations. Attendees will leave better equipped to help build a more just, equitable, and representative legal profession.

Program Date:

June 18

Time:

Noon to 1 p.m.

Location:

Webinar

Credits:

1 Ethics credit