Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: Demystifying Federal Court, Part 2, CLE

Description

The Pro Bono Project of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting a CLE titled “Demystifying Federal Court (Part 2)” at noon on Thursday, March 6, in the Lloyd D. George Courthouse and via GoTo meeting. Lunch will be provided to those attending in person.

This CLE is part two of a series on representing clients in federal court, and it will examine the life of a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 case in the District of Nevada, detailing the process following the filing of an in forma pauperis (IFP) application. Staff Attorney Supervisor Kimberly Goodnight will explain the screening process, including who conducts the review, what standards apply, and the most commonly encountered defects in pleadings. Additionally, she will cover the Early Inmate Mediation and what happens as the case progresses beyond that stage.

Following this overview, a panel discussion will explore the most commonly encountered challenges in § 1983 litigation. Topics will include Monell liability, overcoming immunity defenses, evidentiary hurdles, and damages considerations (among others). Panelists will provide practical strategies offering a well-rounded perspective on litigating civil rights claims under federal law.

Nevada-licensed or emeritus-certified attorneys can earn 1 general CLE credit by attending. 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.