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Thursday, April 17, 2025

State Bar of Nevada eNews

Membership Awards: Fortin Recognized as Young Lawyer of Year

The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that John Fortin is the recipient of this year’s Young Lawyer of the Year award.

 

Fortin is being recognized for his work serving the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section as its liaison to the Access to Justice Commission, where he has worked to develop processes and procedures to assist legal aid providers as they provide critical pro bono support to the underserved Nevadans.


In addition, Fortin also serves in the bar’s Appellate Litigation Section, where he’s working to develop standards, qualifications, and testing requirements for attorneys to become appellate practice specialists in Nevada.

 

The state bar’s Membership Awards honorees will be recognized at the upcoming annual Bar Conference, which will take place June 12-13, 2025, in Washington, D.C. We invite all licensees to make plans to join us there as we recognize Fortin and our other deserving recipients. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the bar and their contributions to the legal profession. 

This Week at the State Bar

The state bar is committed to your health and well-being. If you are dealing with a difficult life situation, stress, or anxiety, and would like to speak with a licensed professional, you are entitled to five free therapy sessions through the Nevada Lawyer and Judge Assistance Program. Call 1-866-828-0022 to speak with a fellow attorney and receive the names of approved therapists in your area. Both the call to NLAP and subsequent therapy sessions are confidential. 

The State Bar of Nevada is introducing the Practice Management Resource Network! 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.

View Upcoming Bar Events

State Bar Makes It Easier to Find CLE Courses Online

The State Bar of Nevada – a provider of quality continuing legal education programs – is now making it easier for licensees to find specific courses online. Licensees can search for programs by the type of course they need – AAMH, general, and ethics.

 

Users will now see a “CLE Store” button on their member dashboard. From the dashboard, licensees can access online CLEs by clicking on the “CLE store” button and select from the available options.

 

The state bar’s CLE Department works with the CLE Committee to develop programming specifically focused on the needs of Nevada attorneys. Programs are offered in a variety of formats, providing ease of access when convenient for you.

 

Programs include:

 

 

For information, contact Eric Johnson at ericj@nvbar.org. 

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 May 16.

 

The State Bar of Nevada is seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to join the High School Mock Trial Committee. The Mock Trial Committee, which includes up to 15 members, provides direction for and oversees the operations of the regional and state Nevada high school mock trial competitions. The committee meets two or three times outside the mock trial competition. The majority of the committee’s time commitment comes during the spring when the two regional and one state championship occur.

 

The Northern Nevada Disciplinary board is seeking volunteer attorneys and lay members to fill open positions. The disciplinary boards are responsible for conducting screenings and hearings for the Office of Bar Counsel. Board members are appointed to panels to hear the presentation of cases where there are allegations of misconduct.


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 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.

Liberty Bell Award Winners to be Honored May 2

The Clark County Law Foundation announced that Lori D. Johnson, Mariteresa Rivera-Rogers, and Dara J. Goldsmith are the recipients of its 2025 Liberty Bell Award.

 

The winners will be honored at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The event will be held at Historic Fifth Street School, Centennial Plaza, located at 401 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

Since 1983, the Liberty Bell award has been given to individuals who uphold the rule of law, contribute to good government within the community, stimulate a sense of civic responsibility, and encourage respect for the law in the courts.

Legal Aid Center Hosts CLE on Best Practices for Rules of Evidence

The Pro Bono Project of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting a CLE titled “View from the Bench – Best Practices for Rules of Evidence” at noon on Thursday, May 8, in Family Courtroom 7 at the Family Courts and Services Center.

 

Judge Sunny Bailey of the Eighth Judicial District Court will share insights from the bench and share best practices for rules of evidence. The CLE will cover trial preparation, motions in limine, admitting evidence, and dealing with objections.


Nevada-licensed or emeritus-certified attorneys can earn 2.0 general CLE credits by attending. Lunch will be provided to attendees. 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: Trauma Resilience:

Mental Well-Being Strategies (Free)

This free CLE is an interactive training designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of a demanding profession. Participants will explore the impact of trauma within the legal field, learn to recognize signs of stress and burnout, and develop practical strategies to build resilience and foster mental well-being.

 

Learning objectives are: 

 

  • Understand the impact of trauma in the legal profession;
  • Recognize the signs of trauma, stress, and burnout; and
  • Develop strategies for resilience.

Program Date:

May 8

 

Time:

Noon until 1 p.m.

 

Location:

Webinar

 

CLE Hours:

1 AAMH credit

Register

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