Thursday, April 25, 2024

State Bar of Nevada eNews

State Bar Announces 2024 Award Recipients

The State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 Membership Awards. Winners will be recognized during the annual Bar Conference, which will take place June 27-28 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the bar and their contributions to the legal profession.

The 2024 award recipients include:

• Presidential Award: The Honorable Nancy Allf (retired), and Gregg Kamer;
• Volunteer of the Year: John R. Bailey;
• Young Lawyers of the Year: Austin Barnum and Jackson Wong; and
• Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award: Sandra Douglass Morgan.

The State Bar of Nevada’s 2024 Board of Governors elections end on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Pacific Time. Bar members eligible to vote in the contested races were sent an email from YesElections containing a voting link. Any questions regarding the election process may be directed to Manny Botello at 702-317-1420 or mannyb@nvbar.org.

The State Bar of Nevada’s Solo & Small Practice Section is hosting its annual meeting on April 28-29 at the Margaritaville Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Join the section to enjoy a discounted rate on convention registration. 

Commission on Judicial Selection Looks to Fill Vacancy

The Commission on Judicial Selection invites applications from Nevada lawyers to fill the following position:

• Temporary member from Clark County.

The temporary member will serve for the duration necessary to fill a vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court.  

Pursuant to Article 6, Section 20, of the Constitution of the State of Nevada, the appointment of a temporary member by the state bar to serve for the purpose of filling this vacancy is necessary. Subsection 4(c) calls for the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada to appoint a temporary member of the Commission on Judicial Selection. The appointee must be a Nevada licensee and reside in the judicial district in which the vacancy occurs (Clark County).

Please submit your application no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Leaderboard Takes Shape as Challenge Heads into Final Month

Here are the current top sections by percentage of section participation in the Section Pro Bono Challenge:

• LGBTQ+
• Bankruptcy
• Probate and Trust
• Family Law
• Public Lawyers

Other sections on the board include the Appellate Litigation, Cannabis, Labor and Employment, Real Property, Solo and Small Practice, and Young Lawyers.

The Section Pro Bono Challenge runs now through May 31. Anyone can participate in the challenge, and earning points for your section is easy as 1, 2, 3:

• Donate online and earn 1 point for every $500 in section donations; 100 percent goes to legal aid. No CLE credit.
• Volunteer online and earn 2 points for every Ask-A-Lawyer or Lawyer in the Library; two “Ask” events can often earn one CLE credit.
• Volunteer online and earn 3 points for every case taken; one case can often earn one CLE credit.

Learn more about the challenge and how to earn points for recognition, including the top volunteer from each of the top 10 sections joining a thank you luncheon with the Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals. See the leaderboard.

Pro Bono Project Faces Critical Need for Volunteer Attorneys

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada(LACSN) is in urgent need of volunteer attorneys as it has numerous children who need representation on a waiting list for legal help.

To sign up for a pro bono case, click here.

To sign up for the LACSN’s upcoming CLE Course “Introduction to Representing Children in Abuse and Neglect Cases,” from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, register here. 

Wanted: AI Advisory Group Members

The State Bar of Nevada is building a diverse and knowledgeable team to help its licensees harness the power of AI in legal practice. The state bar is seeking volunteers to serve on an AI Advisory Group to evaluate AI products and services for the legal profession.

The purpose of the AI Advisory Group will be to:

• Research and evaluate the current landscape of AI products and services available to lawyers, including their features, benefits, and limitations.
• Test and assess these AI tools to determine their practical applications and value for legal practice.
• Provide recommendations to the state bar on the most promising and impactful AI solutions for lawyers.

The advisory group will play a critical role in helping Nevada attorneys navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and identify tools that can improve legal workflows, enhance client service, and drive practice efficiency. Lawyers with experience in legal technology, innovation, and/or AI are encouraged to apply.

The time commitment will be approximately five to 10 hours per month, including regular virtual meetings and hands-on product testing. Participants will have the opportunity to shape the bar's AI strategy and provide valuable guidance to their fellow lawyers.

If you are interested in serving on the AI Advisory Group, please contact Lisa McGrane at lisam@nvbar.org by May 3 with a brief description of your experience using AI technology platforms to date and your vision on the future of AI in legal practice. 

Books for Bars Program Releases Spring Titles

The American Bar Association’s Publishing Department is proud to release The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook: A Practical Guide for Multinational General Counsel, Transactional Lawyers, and White Collar Criminal Prosecutors, Sixth Edition. With its comprehensive analysis of potential FCPA liabilities and sound practical suggestions as to how to deal with them, this book is a very valuable asset for both unseasoned and seasoned FCPA practitioners. Also new from its Judicial Division is What Is Happening to State Trial Court Civil Filings?: The Unsolved Riddles. In this intriguing book, two authors with more than 100 years of experience in trial courts examine 20-40 years' of civil case filings in five states and report on their unexpected and informative findings.

Additional newest releases include:

• Model Rules of Professional Conduct, 2024 Edition
• Leader Upheaval: A Guide to Client-Centricity, Culture Creation, and Collaboration
• Federal Income Estate and Gift Tax Aspects for Separation and Divorce
• The Arbitration Conversation: Insights and Wisdom from Experts in the Field

State Bar of Nevada members can save 15 percent when purchasing American Bar Association (ABA) books for their firm, practice, or personal library. To obtain the member discount code, simply email your name and bar number to publications@nvbar.org or call (702) 382-2200.

Once you obtain your code, members can visit the website and make book selections by adding the items you want to your cart. At checkout, you will be prompted to enter your promo code; just enter the special Books for Bars member discount code created for the State Bar of Nevada, and the ABA store will automatically calculate your discount. There is no limit on how many times the discount code may be used.

SNAWA Hosting Luncheon on Orders in the Court

The Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA) is hosting a May luncheon titled “Order in the Court: Top Ten Things the Supreme, Appellate and District Court Want You to Know about Court Orders” beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the Las Vegas Culinary Academy.

Presenters for this event include Nevada Supreme Court Justice Patricia Lee, Judge Deborah Westbrook of the Nevada Court of Appeals, and Judge Nadia Krall of the Eighth Judicial District Court. 

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