Thursday, November 7, 2019
State Bar of Nevada eNews
Family Law Featured in November Nevada Lawyer
From preparing for an appeal to the reasons why Nevada is a leader in surrogacy law, the November issue of Nevada Lawyer magazine highlights several topics relevant to family law attorneys.

Feature stories also offer tips for handling cases where one spouse is using finances to control the other as well as safety techniques to consider when mediating between emotionally-charged parties.
 
The issue also contains an article detailing the upcoming Nevada Bar Exam study, as well as a message from the bar president about the importance of pro bono.

Other regular sections, such as news, the bar counsel report and more are all included in this month’s magazine. While you’re there, check out the Nevada Lawyer archives for a lengthy list of back issues.
Chief Justice Gibbons
Will Not Seek Re-election
Chief Justice Mark Gibbons announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020 for a fourth term on the Nevada Supreme Court. Chief Justice Gibbons was first elected to the Nevada Supreme Court in 2002. He is the longest-serving justice among the seven members of the court.
 
Prior to his election to the Supreme Court, Gibbons served as a district court judge in Clark County for six years. In 2001, he was elected chief judge of the Eighth Judicial District Court by his fellow judges. The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is six years.
 
Gibbons is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and Loyola University School of Law. He is the brother of Nevada Court of Appeals Chief Judge Michael P. Gibbons.
Know a Professional Who Wants to Volunteer?
State Bar Seeks Referrals for Disciplinary Boards
Layperson professionals are needed for volunteer service on the Nevada Disciplinary Boards. State Bar of Nevada members are encouraged to share this information with colleagues and friends who may be looking for service-based opportunities. Ideal candidates will be citizens in good standing with the community .
 
The board includes both attorneys and laypeople who serve on screening and formal hearing panels for the Office of Bar Counsel (OBC). Panels essentially sit as jurors and hear the presentation of disciplinary cases involving allegations of professional misconduct. Board members commit to serving approximately 20 hours annually, and service is based on a member’s schedule availability. Screening panels are held monthly and typically take about one hour. On average, three to six formal disciplinary hearings are held monthly and can run between two to eight hours.
 
Interested applicants, please complete an online application form by Friday, January 17, 2020. If you have any questions or for more information, contact OBC Legal Administrator Belinda Felix at belindaf@nvbar.org or 702-317-1429.
New Podcast Episode: Business Transactions with Clients
The third episode of Brief Moments’ series on lawyer ethics is now available. It explores requirements related to and potential pitfalls of entering into business transactions with clients. To listen, visit the Brief Moments homepage  or listen in your favorite podcast app by subscribing to our RSS feed:  http://nevadabar.libsyn.com/rss .
 
Brief Moments, the State Bar of Nevada’s official podcast, provides guidance to attorneys practicing in the state of Nevada regarding the Rules of Professional Conduct. Speakers are attorneys in the State Bar of Nevada’s Office of Bar Counsel.
Nevada Legal Services Seeks to Fill Two Board Openings
The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors will appoint two individuals to fill openings on the Nevada Legal Services (NLS) Board of Directors.
 
The first opening is for an attorney residing in Reno or Carson City. NLS needs an attorney that supports the mission of providing access to justice for low-income Nevadans. Board members are expected to assist NLS in its fundraising efforts. The board of directors meets nine times per year. Most of the meetings are telephone conferences that last approximately one hour. Twice per year, the board meets in person and those meetings are longer, usually three to four hours. If a board member chooses to serve on our committees, then the time commitment increases. 
 
The second opening is for an attorney residing in Clark County. This position is unique. The federal regulations that govern funding from Legal Services Corp. require that NLS have an attorney board member who has a financial background to serve as treasurer and chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. Preference is for an attorney who is also a CPA or who has an accounting degree. An attorney with an extensive business or financial background will also be considered. The time commitment includes regular board meetings plus the Audit and Finance Committee meetings. The committee meets every month by telephone conference. The meetings usually last about an hour.
 
Those interested should visit the bar's website and complete the Committee Application form . The application close date is Friday, November 15, 2019 .
 
If you have specific questions, please call Annamarie Johnson, Executive Director, Nevada Legal Services, at (702) 314-3525.
Become a TIP Mentor and Shape the Future of Nevada Law Practice
As mentors in the Transitioning Into Practice (TIP) program, experienced lawyers receive a unique opportunity to assist new lawyers in acquiring the practical skills and judgment necessary to practice successfully in today's legal environment. Will you join the more than 500 attorneys appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court to mentor the next generation of lawyers and help shape the practice of law in our state?
 
The benefits of serving as a TIP mentor are numerous. In addition to earning six CLE credits (four general, one ethics and one AAMH), previous TIP mentors and mentees report having formed lasting professional relationships. Mentorship opportunities are available all over Nevada to attorneys who have been in practice for at least seven years. Mentors willing to work with attorneys outside of their own firms are especially encouraged to apply. The application deadline for participation in the next TIP cycle is November 10, 2019 .
 
For more information about the TIP program and the application process, visit the state bar's website or contact Theresa Freeman at tip@nvbar.org .
State Bar of Nevada Job Opening: Assistant Bar Counsel
The State Bar of Nevada is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Bar Counsel in the Las Vegas office. This is a full-time, exempt position with the Office of Bar Counsel. Key responsibilities and qualifications are listed on the state bar's website. To be considered for the position, applicants must be licensed Nevada attorneys with a minimum of five years of litigation experience.
 
Qualified applicants may submit their resume, salary requirements, a writing sample and a completed state bar application for consideration to hrobc@nvbar.org .
Featured CLE: Cyber-Criminals are Aiming for You;
It’s Time to Take a Stand.
Cyber-criminals are adversely affecting the way we practice law. Unknowingly, we can often place our clients in harm’s way. As the digital age takes control of the way we communicate, the vulnerability increases and cyber-threats abound. In this lecture, presenters will investigate changing legal trends as a step-by-step process to ensure adequate protection of your law practice.
 
Understand how to protect your firm:
  • Understand how to recognize cyber-threats;
  • Get the inside scoop on changing data-handling regulations as well as changing legal trends; and
  • Proactively take simple steps to protect your firm.
Date:
November 12
 
Time:
11 a.m. - noon
 
Location:
Webinar

CLE Hours:
  • 1 CLE Credits

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