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Latest NV Bar News
2025 Annual Bar Conference: Make Your Plans to Join Us in Washington, D.C.!
Registration is open for the State Bar of Nevada’s upcoming Annual Conference. Join us in the heart of Washington, D.C., at the historic Willard Hotel. Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment of legal professionals as we explore cutting-edge legal issues, network with colleagues, and experience the best of the nation’s capital.
Don’t miss this opportunity to ...Read More
Supreme Court Approves Nevada Licensure Plan for Implementation in 2027
On May 23, 2025, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order in ADKT 0594 approving the Nevada Plan as the procedure for licensure in Nevada beginning in February 2027.
The Nevada bar examination is currently comprised of a multistate multiple choice exam (MBE) constructed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and essay questions and ...Read More
Eighth Judicial District Court Issues AO 25-04 Reassigning Cases
On May 15, 2025, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 25-04 reassigning cases as follows, effective May 19, 2025:
All criminal cases currently assigned to Department 24 will be assigned to Department 9;
Department 9 will replace Department 24 in LVJC Track 11 of the Criminal Case Flow Model;
300 general civil cases aged 24 ...Read More
State Bar Commemorates Sen. Bryan’s Service with Presidential Award
The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that Senator Richard H. Bryan is the recipient of this year’s Presidential Award.
At 26 years old, Bryan began his legal journey as a deputy district attorney in Clark County, Nevada. Two years later, he made history as Clark County’s first-ever public defender — the youngest in ...Read More
Upcoming Events
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada CLE: Introduction to Representing Children in Abuse & Neglect Cases
In Nevada, children are parties to an abuse/neglect case brought by a child welfare agency; under Nevada law, those […]
Intellectual Property Section Happy Hour
Howard & Howard is proud to sponsor
HAPPY HOUR with the Intellectual Property Section
for a fun […]
CLE: Juneteenth and Justice — Adapting Legal Practice in Changing Times
This timely CLE program, held in recognition of Juneteenth, will both briefly reflect on the history and […]
Nevada Justice Association: Annual Summer Galas
The Annual Summer Galas are an opportunity to give back and honor the legal community. Join us to celebrate the […]