eNews: Katyal Returns to Speak at 2025 Bar Conference

Thursday, March 20, 2025

State Bar of Nevada eNews

Katyal Returns to Speak at 2025 Bar Conference

Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal will take the stage at the 2025 State Bar of Nevada Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer. He will provide an overview of some of the cases arising from the 2024-25 U.S. Supreme Court term and include an historical perspective on the cases presented. Katyal last spoke to state bar members at the 2023 conference in New York.

To see the full conference schedule and access links to register, download the SBN Go app or visit www.nvbar.org/annualmeeting. From there, you can also reserve your room at the historic Willard Hotel, located just steps from the White House, and check out sponsorship opportunities.

Questions about the 2025 Bar Conference can be directed to cle@nvbar.org.

This Week at the State Bar

State Bar of Nevada licensees now have access to an enhanced portfolio of life insurance products through the State Bar of Nevada Insurance Marketplace. Visit the Insurance Marketplace for information.

The State Bar of Nevada’s Tax Law Section’s Specialization Board is opening applications for the 2025 inaugural board-certified specialization in Tax Law Exam. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 1.

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 peers.

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Add March Points for Your Section in 2025 Pro Bono Challenge

There’s one week left to earn your March points while serving the community during the State Bar of Nevada’s 2025 Section Pro Bono Challenge. This year, all section members can earn points, even if your section is not officially participating.

The top sections ranked by points as a percentage of members are:

LGBTQ+ 105 percent;
Elder Law 39 percent;
Family Law 23 percent;
Bankruptcy 16 percent;
Solo & Small 13 percent; and
Probate and Trust 12 percent.

Countdown to earning points … 3, 2, 1:

Volunteer online to Take 1 – take a case – and earn 3 points.
Volunteer online for an Ask-A-Lawyer, Lawyer in the Library, or clinic – and earn 2 points.
Donate online in lieu of pro bono – and earn 1 point for every $500 in section donations; 100 percent of donations go to legal aid.

You can volunteer online and select your preferred legal service provider or reach out to them directly. Getting points earns recognition at the bar conference in June and in a Nevada Lawyer article, and the top volunteer from each of the top 10 sections will be thanked at a luncheon this fall with the Nevada Supreme Court and Nevada Court of Appeals.

The 2025 challenge runs now through May 31. Check out the full leaderboard. Learn more about the 2025 Section Pro Bono Challenge .

State Bar Offering Practice Management Resource Network

The State Bar of Nevada is excited to introduce the Practice Management Resource Network!

The Practice Management Resource Network is part of our Handle|BAR program. The network highlights products and services designed to help Nevada lawyers manage their firms efficiently and effectively. The tools range from accounting and payroll services to digital marketing and website development, and more to help attorneys to streamline their firm’s operations.

Explore the resource network today!

State Bar Committees Seek Volunteers for Openings

The State Bar of Nevada is looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions on the Clients Security Fund and the Lawyer Advertising Advisory Committee.

The Clients’ Security Fund (CSF) Committee has an open attorney position. The committee is responsible for making financial resources available to reimburse victims of attorney theft. Attorney committee members investigate 10 to 15 claims filed with the CSF each year. All committee members analyze the claims to determine if attorney fees were earned and/or if attorney theft took place, evaluate the ongoing financial condition of the CSF, and approve or deny reimbursement requests in accordance with these factors. The application period closes May 16.

The Lawyer Advertising Advisory Committee has an open position. The committee meets once per month to review attorney advertisements submitted pursuant to bar regulations and renders advance advisory opinions upon request. Because much of the review and communication will be online, the best candidates should be proficient with computers, e-mail, and internet use. Committee members are appointed by the Board of Governors to two-year terms. The application period closes May 16.

Legal Aid Center Starts Legal Legends Program

After the Nevada Supreme Court passed ADKT 623, which waives the CLE requirements for inactive and out-of-state attorneys practicing pro bono work under the State Bar of Nevada’s Emeritus Program, the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada started a new program called Legal Legends.

The Legal Legends Program is designed for retired attorneys. The program engages and values the unique wisdom that experienced lawyers bring to our community and enables retired attorneys not actively licensed in Nevada to take pro bono cases. To join, sign up here.

The Emeritus Program allows inactive and out-of-state attorneys to do pro bono with a legal aid organization, including Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

Featured CLE: Hot Topics: Construction

Defects and Mechanics’ Liens

This CLE offers a practical overview of key issues in construction and real property law, with an emphasis on recent developments and common pitfalls.

The construction law segment provides a concise rundown of Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 108, including lesser-known provisions such as “disinterested owner” requirements, voidable contract clauses, prompt payment law, and the statute’s interaction with NRS 624. Attendees will gain insight into potential traps for the unwary and review recent Nevada appellate decisions that impact construction practice.

The real property segment presents a broad-based look at trends, legal developments, and items of importance in real estate law, equipping attendees with essential knowledge to navigate issues that commonly arise in this area of practice.

Presented by the Construction Law Section and the Real Property Law Section.

Program Date:

April 17

Time:

3-4 p.m.

Location:

Webinar

CLE Hours:

1 General credit