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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 […]

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 […]

February 2025 Bar Exam Results Now Available

Congratulations to everyone who passed the recent Nevada Bar Exam! We’re excited to welcome you! The unofficial pass list for the February 2025 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing.

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 […]

Board of Governors Nominations Closed; No Contested Elections in 2025

The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors 2025 election nomination period has closed. There will be no contested elections this year. The following candidates were nominated and will be sworn in to begin their three-year terms at the state bar’s Annual Bar Conference on June 12, 2025: District 1: Clark County Jeff Albregts and David […]

Membership Awards: Brandenburg Named Volunteer of the Year

The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that Mark Brandenburg is the recipient of this year’s Volunteer of the Year award. Brandenburg is being recognized for his work serving on the Nevada Bar Foundation’s board since 2017. Under Brandenburg’s leadership as treasurer and president of the board, the foundation worked with Nevada bankers […]

Membership Awards: Justice Douglas Recipient of Trailblazer Award

The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that Justice Michael L. Douglas (Ret.) is the recipient of this year’s Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award. Douglas is being recognized because of his historic appointment in 2004 to become the first Black justice of the Nevada Supreme Court. He is also the first African American to […]

State Bar Membership Awards: Kuzemka Receives Medal of Justice Award

The State Bar of Nevada is honored to announce that Kristine Kuzemka is the recipient of this year’s Medal of Justice Award. Kuzemka is recognized for her work spearheading the State Bar of Nevada’s wellness resources, including the Nevada Lawyer and Judge Assistance program, which provides clinical services for attorneys suffering from abuse, addiction and/or […]

Deadline Extended for Tax Law Specialization Exam: Now April 11

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. Anyone interested in sitting for the exam is asked to submit their application online at https://nvbar.org/tax-exam-application/. There is an application fee of $500. The deadline to apply has been changed to April 11.

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 […]