CCBA News Attention CCBA Attorney Members:
The March 15 deadline is approaching, purchase your Areas of Practice listings today!
Advertise your practice areas in the In Business Las Vegas Law Directory and reach a total distribution of 8,200, and a total weekly readership of 33,600, for the ridiculously low cost of $20 for the first practice area and $10 per additional area! Be recognized for what you do. Generate new business. Get your name out there. CCBA Attorney Members, renew your membership for 2010 and purchase your Areas of Practice Listings. Practice Areas will be published in the 2010 In Business Las Vegas Law Directory AND in the online CCBA Member Directory. Read more...
IN MEMORIAM: Robert Nelson-Kortland A beloved CCBA member and supporter of the Shoes That Fit Program has passed away. A memorial service for Robert Nelson-Kortland was held on Friday March 12, 2010 at the S. Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 1900 Buchanan Blvd. in Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family suggests contributions in his honor to the Clark County Law Foundation’s “Shoes That Fit” program. CCLF is a is a 501(c)(3) organization. A tax-deductible donation may be made to #88-0320324. Checks can be made payable to Clark County Law Foundation with a memo “Shoes That Fit – In memory of Robert Nelson-Kortland” and sent to CCLF at 725 S. 8th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. For more information on this program, visit the Community Services page or contact L-Ikera Retzloff, (702) 387-6011.
Liberty Bell Award Nominations Sought Each year the CCLF Community Service Committee receives nominations and selects the recipient(s) for the Liberty Bell Award, awarded at the CCBA Luncheon in May. All nominations must be received by March 31. Nomination guidelines
Bar Business Trivia is Back!  Look for the Bar Business Trivia box located in the March 2010 issue of Communique. Be the first respondent to submit the correct answer from our Marketplace Web page, and win two tickets to the Meet Your Judges Mixer June 10, 2010.
Wondering How Your Teen Will Spend The Summer?
TBP Summer Course Now Accepting Applications Each summer, the Clark County Law Foundation's internationally acclaimed Trial By Peers program offers an 8 to 10 week course to youth between the ages of 12 and 17. Students accepted into the program are trained in all aspects of the criminal justice system. Upon completion of the course, they are sworn in by a judge to serve as peer counselors in the TBP program, which enables them to prosecute and defend actual cases of their peers in a court of law. Read more...
Office Space Available at the Clark County Bar Center Limited time offer! $1.70 per sq. ft. All Inclusive! 2,000 sq. ft., partially furnished, including phone system. New computer wiring throughout. Free covered parking!!! 4-5 private offices, four workstations for support staff, break room, reception area, private conference room. What better place to start your own firm, but at the Clark County Bar Center? This is the best deal in town! For further information or to tour the property, email
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or call (702) 387-6011.
Don't miss out on the April. 2010 issue of Communique, Renew Your CCBA Membership Today! If your membership was not renewed by December 31, 2009, ALL of your CCBA membership benefits and services have expired. Don't delay renew your membership today!
Winning Essays from Summit Law Student Essay Competition Now Available The NV Professionalism Summit Committee held an essay competition which was open to all Boyd School of Law students; the topic, "Professionalism in the Practice of Law." Entries were evaluated for writing quality and clarity, interest of the topic and content, analysis and reasoning, creativity and several other aspects. Read the winning essays.
CCBA to Provide Speakers for Downtown Cultural Series CCBA is working with the City of Las Vegas in support of their “Downtown Cultural Series”—specifically, the cultural performances at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse. CCBA seeks attorneys to speak at the beginning of each of their performances. Read more...
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Support TBP Through Adopt-a-Case
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives"
-Jackie Robinson
Help keep the CCLF's Trial By Peers program running, make your tax deductible donation today and join our growing list of generous donors! More...
3rd Annual In-House Negotiation Competition
Fri., March 12 • 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., William S. Boyd School of Law Volunteers Needed! Judging the competition qualifies as pro bono publico service (pursuant to NRPC 6.1). Student teams will be negotiating three scenarios in the family law area. Judges will move between teams, evaluating their negotiating skills and awarding them points. Read more...
40-year Club Induction Ceremony & Luncheon
Thurs., March 18 • 12 Noon.–1:30 p.m., Morton's The Steakhouse Join CCBA and Master of Ceremonies, Sal Gugino, at the March Luncheon. This luncheon features an induction ceremony for those Clark County Bar member attorneys who have been in practice in Nevada for forty years. We also take this opportunity to honor those celebrating their 5th, 10th, and 15th anniversary to the club practicing 45, 50, and 55 years as of 2010. Read more...
Vino Run: A Charity fundraiser for Shoes That Fit.
Tues., March 23 • 5:30.–8:00 p.m., Join us for a relaxing evening of wine tasting and appetizers in the elegant environment of Blue Martini. Help raise funds to provide new shoes for needy children in the Clark County School District, all while networking and socializing with colleagues at this exclusive venue. Ticket price is tax-deductible. Read more...
LexisNexis® Coffee Break Webinars March 2010. They're fast, effective, and best of all - they're on the house! Choose from a menu of quick sessions and discover powerful tools and proven techniques to help your business be more efficient and cost-effective. Read more...
Help those in need.
Donate items to the
Spring Cleaning Drive
Now through May 7. The Clark County Law Foundation’s Community Service Committee encourages bar members to donate items for people in need—especially children—for their Spring Cleaning Drive! Read more...
Volunteer to Reach Middle School Students through PAYBAC Program
PAYBAC (Professionals And Youth Building A Commitment) brings in professionals from the community to speak to middle school students about how important it is to stay in school and develop the skills needed for a successful career. CCBA attorneys may speak about the education and commitment involved to become an attorney, the different ways the profession impacts society, and what steps a student can take towards becoming an attorney. Read more...
Sign-up For CCBA's New Attorney Mentor Program
It is the intention of the CCBA New Lawyers Committee, with the assistance of seasoned attorneys, to provide new lawyers with the opportunity to develop their legal skills and ensure that new practitioners are provided the guidance necessary to thrive and become positive additions to our tight-knit legal community. All that is asked of mentors is to be available to answer a call or email from a colleague seeking advice or a little guidance. The program is available to new lawyers with less than five years experience practicing law and potential mentors with at least five years experience in the legal field. Read more...
 Shoes That Fit is Back! Donate to this worthy progam and make a child smile one pair of shoes at a time. Read more...
Are you looking for a way to service your community?
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General Practice 101:
Avoiding Solo/Small Firm Ethical Traps Fri., March 26, 12-3:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited to the first 30 paid attendees. Read more...
Top Ten Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make on Appeal Wed., April 7, 1-3:15 p.m. We know you know how to make your case to a jury. But an appellate panel is a very different audience, requiring different tactics. Learn to identify some common pitfalls faced by trial lawyers when cases move to the appellate and gain some strategies to avoid them. Read more...
Asset Protection in a Troubled Economy Fri., April 16, 12-3:15 p.m. From the underlying substantive law to practical aspects of asset protection planning (i.e., what works and what does not), this program will teach you everything you need to know about protecting your assets from plaintiffs and creditors. Read more...
Do you need CLE credit, but don't have time to attend a live class? Check out our selection of convenient online CLE seminars. Available Titles: - 5th Annual Ethical Issues
- NEW! 6th Annual Ethical Issues
- NEW! Claiming Privilege
- Discovery Commissioner on Deposition Issues
- Discovery Commissioner on Expert Disclosures
- NEW! DUI and the DMV
- NEW! DUI with the Grandmasters
- NEW! NV ADR Update
- NEW! Punitive Damages Discovery!
- NEW! The Basics of Family Law Jurisdiction
- NEW! The Probate Commissioners Top 10 List
New Legislation on Problem Gambling This seminar has been rescheduled for a new date to be announced. 2 General CLE Credits. Read more...
New Titles Now Available in the CCBA CLE
AV-Library - NEW! Nevada's Mandatory Foreclosure Mediation
- NEW! 6th Annual Ethical Issues
- NEW! NV ADR Update
- NEW! Service of Process
- Claiming Privlege
- DUI with the Grandmasters
Read more...
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