William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV

Our law school admissions team is heading out on the road for several upcoming Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Forums.

📍Chicago - Saturday, September 21
📍Toronto - Monday, September 23
📍Atlanta - Friday, September 27
📍Los Angeles - Saturday, October 5
📍New York City - Friday, October 18 & Saturday, October 19

For more information on the forums or to register, go to https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums. We hope to see you there!

The William S. Boyd School of Law and the UNLV School of Public Health present "The Corporatization of Health Care: What Can Legislators Do To Protect Patients and Healthcare Professionals?" on Friday, September 20. This event is approved for 3 MCLE Credits. Register now at https://unlv.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apu9_NfSRp2W2cdtpFkI4g #/registration.

Hey prospective students, the Boyd Law Admissions Team is coming to a city near you! Check out the full schedule of where you can meet one of our admissions team members at https://law.unlv.edu/admissions/recruitment-events.

Learn more about the history of Labor Day with the Director of the UNLV Workplace Law Program, Professor Ruben J. Garcia.

Last night at the ACLU of Nevada's Celebration of Civil Rights, two Boyd School of Law alumni were also honored.

Omar Saucedo ('13) won the Business Leader of the Year Award. Omar is the Director of External Affairs for AT&T Nevada.

The Nevada State Treasurer's Office won the Economic Justice Advocacy Award where alumnus Zachary Conine ('13) serves as the current Nevada State Treasurer.

Congratulations to all of last night's honorees!

Congratulations to Professor Michael Kagan and the UNLV Immigration Clinic on being honored with the Advocacy for People Impacted by Discrimination Award at the ACLU of Nevada's Celebration of Civil Rights last night.

Boyd School of Law alumni, comementor current law students and give back to our local community by providing pro bono legal assistance to people in need through our Partners in Pro Bono Program and Ask-A-Lawyer Program with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

Partners in Pro Bono Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdptYkLAH1d4hGR7euD55Dsoc2hJBGsPPd3SFw5Zugar5Kupg/viewform

Ask-A-Lawyer Program: https://www.lacsnprobono.org/volunteer-information/ask-a-lawyer-programs/

Meet Catherine Msumali, a recent graduate of our LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation program. After receiving her bachelor's degree in South Africa, Catherine overcame a turbulent start to earn her LL.M. degree. Read more about her journey at https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/international-student-overcomes-turbulent-start-earn-dream-degree.

Last night was the first evening of Intro to Law for our 1L students. Thanks you to our alumni Austin Barnum ('19), Kostan R. Lathouris ('15), Monique Jammer ('19), and Marisa Rodriguez ('13) for speaking to our new students about professionalism.

Calling all Boyd School of Law alumni! We invite you all to mentor current law students and give back to our local community by providing pro bono legal assistance to people in need through our Partners in Pro Bono Program and Ask-A-Lawyer Program with Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

To volunteer with the Partners in Pro Bono Program, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdptYkLAH1d4hGR7euD55Dsoc2hJBGsPPd3SFw5Zugar5Kupg/viewform.

To volunteer with the Ask-A-Lawyer Program, go to https://www.lacsnprobono.org/volunteer-information/ask-a-lawyer-programs/.

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will co-host the fifth annual Summit for Corporate Governance Sept. 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.

The summit will feature in-depth panel discussions and simulations on hot topics facing corporate boards of directors, with opening remarks by Greenberg Traurig’s Las Vegas office Co-Managing Shareholder Michael J. Bonner, UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield, William S. Boyd School of Law Dean Leah Chan Grinvald, and Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law Benjamin P. Edwards.

Greenberg Traurig and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Host 5th Summit for Corporate Governance | News | Greenberg Traurig LLP Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will co-host the fifth annual Summit for Corporate Governance Sept. 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.

The Career Development Office’s Professional Clothing Closet opened today for Boyd students.

Everything is FREE! They have suits, dresses, shoes, skirts, dress shirts, ties, scarves, jewelry, garment bags, and much more. The closet is located in the CDO area and is open year-round.

Congratulations to Professor Rachel Anderson who was awarded the Outstanding Non-Traditional Career Award at the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division (NBAWLD) 2024 Annual Achievement Awards Breakfast this morning!

Congratulations to Professor Lori D. Johnson who was named the inaugural Terry Pollman Professor of Law! Read the full release at https://law.unlv.edu/lori-johnson-appointed-inaugural-terry-pollman-professor-law.

Boyd School of Law alumni Austin Barnum ('19) and Jackson Wong ('20) received the Young Lawyer's Award at the Nevada State Bar Conference! Congratulations Austin and Jackson!

Next Saturday is the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Law School Forum in Washington D.C. Meet with our admissions team and begin your journey with Boyd School of Law! https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV has been ranked in the top 50 for best return on investment for law schools across the nation according to a recent list from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce. https://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2024/06/georgetown-study-return-on-investment-at-186-law-schools-.html

Rising 3L Kristen Clarke's paper, Groff v. DeJoy: A “More Than De Minimus" Improvement for Religious Minorities, won third place in the 2024 Notre Dame Law Church, State, and Society Writing Contest. Congratulations Kristen!

Brittany Petersen Tellez received an honorable mention (second place) in the Herman and Edith Wildman Social Justice Writing Competition for her paper "The Invisible Working Poor: Poverty and Undocumented Immigrants," which was supervised by Professor Rachel Anderson. Congratulations Brittany!

McCall Johnson ('24) won first place in the American University Washington College of Law’s Ninth Annual National Health Law Writing Competition. McCall's paper entitled "Beyond Dobbs: Faith-Based Resistance To State Abortion Laws Under State RFRAs" was written as part of Professor Leslie Griffin's Law and Religion class. Congratulations McCall!

We are incredibly grateful for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and their gift, which has allowed us to create the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program. Read more about their gift and the impact it is having on our law school community. https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/unlvs-tribal-trifecta-gaming-governance-hospitality

On Friday, you can livestream our Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony. We are looking forward to celebrating our newest Boyd Law alumni!

William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Spring 2024 Commencement The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV celebrates the commencement of their 2024 graduates.

Donate any new and gently used suits, slacks, shirts, blazers, jackets, blouses, button-down shirts, ties, scarves, shows, belts, purses, and briefcases as part of the Clark County Bar Association's Suit Drive. The donations will help our Career Development Office create a professional clothing closet for our students to wear for employment and job interviews. Please consider donating.

Reposted from Indian Nations Gaming & Governance: In the month of May, we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us in honoring our diverse cultures as we embrace the theme "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation," selected by the Federal Asian Pacific Council. Let's unite to celebrate our rich heritage and empower future leaders!

Boyd School of Law alumnus Leon Symanski ('01) showed off his '69 Volkswagen Type II Bus at last weekend's inaugural UNLV Car Show. Read more about his car at https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/auto-enthusiasts-rally-behind-unlvs-inaugural-car-show.

This afternoon, two of our Boyd School of Law faculty will be honored with 2024 UNLV Community Engagement Awards.

Professor Rebecca Nathanson will be honored with the Faculty Community Outreach Award for her work with the Kids' Court School program.

Professor Rachel Anderson will be awarded the Service-Learning Faculty Award for work in creating and implementing the Poverty Law and Public Policy Clinic at the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic.

Read more about their work with the community. https://www.unlv.edu/news/series/2024-unlv-community-engagement-awards

Join us for the Robert D. Faiss Lecture on Gaming Law and Policy on Thursday, April 18 at 5:30pm at the Thomas & Mack Moot Court. The lecture will be given by Frank A. Schreck.

Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the firsthand experiences of a former Nevada Gaming Commissioner during the twilight years of organized crime in the gaming industry.

Register for the lecture at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cle-robert-d-faiss-lecture-on-gaming-law-policy-with-frank-schreck-tickets-810759983937?aff=oddtdtcreator.

CLE - Robert D. Faiss Lecture on Gaming Law & Policy with Frank Schreck Join us on April 18th for an evening with Frank Schreck to discuss his role and experiences in the Nevada Gaming Commission

Congratulations to 3L Charles Cahillane who won Best Presentation and Best Paper at the International Masters of Gaming Law Gaming Conference in Tampa, Florida. Charlie won the awards for his paper "Don't Level Up with Loot Boxes: A Reconsideration of Senate Bill 1629." You can read the full paper at https://liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/glr2.2023.0013.

Please join the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program for a webinar moderated by Carla J. Bywaters, MLIS and featuring experts Prof. John Tahsuda lll of the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, Prof. Bethany Berger of the UConn School of Law, and Prof. William Bauer of UNLV as they delve into the historical context and legal ramifications of the Indian Citizenship Act over the past century.

Date: April 15, 2024

Time: 12:00 - 1:15 PM

For more information, visit their event page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-indian-citizenship-act-of-1924-tickets-863148760177?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3Wl0LHQajZDHwj0b_dndFVIcglbFYC1iF6q95cTyLt0QeB6IC4Y9ofzOQ_aem_ATVMqbBlnKfl9icLY3s7jv_4qStFfNHWvB-SY3wOhbLpcdzvFVpj9kRGi1I8uoa_W_8_I48_J2iNln3gqddHytAD

We are truly saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred yesterday at a Summerlin law office. All of us at Boyd Law are here to support members of our community directly impacted by this tragedy, as well as anyone else affected by yesterday's events. The UNLV Strong website provides a listing of all the mental health resources.

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