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Thursday, August 28, 2025
State Bar of Nevada eNews
| | LVNBA Hosting Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on October 25 | |
The Las Vegas chapter of the National Bar Association (LVNBA) is hosting its 2025 Annual Scholarships & Awards Gala beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, at the Red Rock Resort and Casino.
The formal, black-tie event will draw hundreds of esteemed guests, and will feature fine dining, live music, and amazing mountain views. The night will raise funds for impactful scholarships, honor amazing legal community leaders, and support the continuing efforts of the LVNBA.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with an important and influential sector of the Nevada community. And as a sponsor, partner, or supporter of the gala, you are giving more than just financial support. Your contribution will open and widen the path of possibility for the next generation of legal professionals.
The LVNBA is an active affiliate of the National Bar Association, which was formally organized in 1925. The National Bar Association is the oldest and largest association of predominantly African-American lawyers, judges, law professors, and other legal professionals.
For information, please contact the Gala Committee at lvnba.gala@gmail.com.
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This Week
at the State Bar | The State Bar of Nevada's Construction Law Section met on August 27 to approve supporting community service events with Eddy House and Three Square. | The State Bar of Nevada's Creditors Bar Section met on August 25 to discuss a CLE in partnership with the Bankruptcy Law Section on September 26. | The Institute for Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver and the Law School Admission Council are asking State Bar of Nevada licensees to participate in the Foundations 2.0 survey. The survey is open through Sunday, August 31. | The Clark County Bar Association (CCBA) is inviting everyone to its 34th annual Meet Your Judges Mixer at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, at Worldview atop the World Market Center. | | Supreme Court Gives Update on Connectivity Disruptions | | Updated Succession Planning Manual Available for Free Download | | |
The State Bar of Nevada has published an update to its popular free download, Succession Planning in Nevada. The book has been re-released with updates relevant to 2025, including a new chapter titled “Digital Succession Planning,” to help Nevada attorneys close their practice or plan for an unexpected medical crisis or death.
The digital succession planning chapter includes tips on how to manage electronic files, email accounts, and cloud-based systems; password management and secure transfer of digital assets; compliance with data protection laws; and recommendations for wiping devices before disposal. The new chapter also includes a checklist for securing digital assets as well as sample language for client consent to store files electronically.
The book also includes forms, which are designed as a starting point for practitioners to craft custom agreements. The templates can and should be customized to fit your specific needs and requirements.
The guide is designed to help attorneys who are assisting in closing a practice, as it provides a step-by-step checklist for this process. Be sure to download your copy of this helpful resource.
| | Apply Now to Become a Certified Family Law Specialist | | |
The Family Law Specialization Board has opened online applications for the
2026 Board Certified Specialization in Family Law Exam, to be held on the morning of March 7, 2026, in both Las Vegas and Reno. It will last approximately three hours.
If you are interested, please submit your application online. The application fee is $500, and the deadline to apply is December 15, 2025. Need to recertify? That's online too; check here!
Questions? Please contact Claudia Mason, outreach and programs manager at claudiam@nvbar.org or Lisa McGrane, deputy executive director, at lisam@nvbar.org.
| | First Judicial District Bar Association Hosting CLE Lunch | | |
The First Judicial District Bar Association (FJDBA) is hosting a one-hour general credit CLE titled “Property Easements and Disputes” at noon Friday, September 26, at Red’s Old 395 Grill at 1055 South Carson Street in Carson City. David Rigdon from Taggart and Taggart will be the speaker.
The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $20 for FJDBA members. To RSVP, email fjdba1@gmail.com or call Anne Laughlin at 775-671-2414.
| | Legal Aid Center Hosting "An Evening with the Court of Appeals" | | |
The Pro Bono Project of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting a CLE titled “An Evening with the Court of Appeals: Tips for Handling a Pro Bono Appeal with Confidence” from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, at the Supreme Court of Nevada in Las Vegas.
This is a unique opportunity to meet Chief Judge Bonnie Bulla, Judge Michael Gibbons, and Judge Deborah Westbrook, and to learn from them about tips on handling a pro bono appeal with confidence.
The meet-and-greet will take place from 5-6 p.m. and the CLE presentation will take place from 6-7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments will be served. Pro bono 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: 3rd Annual AI Symposium | |
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This three-hour webcast goes beyond the basics and into the heart of how Generative AI is reshaping legal practice. Speaker Zach Abramowitz—a nationally recognized commentator and visionary on legal innovation—will deliver a provocative look at where AI is headed and what it means for your future in the profession.
This program brings together real-world examples, candid discussion of risks and ethics, and forward-looking insights into how lawyers can embrace this technology responsibly and strategically. Whether you’re curious about the tools available now or wondering what the next wave of innovation will bring, this CLE will challenge your assumptions and prepare you for what’s coming next.
What You Will Learn:
- Practical ways you can begin using Generative AI in your own practice today;
- The ethical risks and responsibilities that come with AI adoption; and
- A visionary glimpse into the future of AI and what it means for the legal profession.
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Program Date:
October 16
Time:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
Webinar
Credits:
2 General, 1 Ethics credit
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