Solo and Small Practice Section Mixer in Reno

The Solo and Small Practice Section invites current section members, and those interested in becoming section members, to a mixer. The social event will take place on June 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Midtown Wine Bar, 1527 S. Virginia Street in Reno. No RSVP is necessary. 

To learn more about the Solo and Small Practice Section visit the state bar's website.

Get Ethics, Education, Entertainment and Networking at One Reno CLE Event

First Independent Bank's "Ethics of Trial and Appellate Practice" CLE seminar will take place at The Grove at South Creek in Reno on Thursday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Justice Michael Douglas, Justice James Hardesty and Judge Scott Freeman will discuss effective opening and closing arguments, use of expert witnesses (including treating physicians) and other topics, including appellate and writ practice. They will provide relevant Nevada Supreme Court cases and statutes for each topic and relevant clips from well-known films and television programs will augment the presentation. A networking reception will take place immediately following the seminar.

This is a great opportunity to fulfill the entire year's ethics requirement with one informative and entertaining event. Plus, since all proceeds benefit civil legal aid, the $125 tuition counts toward Rule 6.1 pro bono contributions.

For more information and to register visit the state bar's website.

Member Benefit: Turn Car Rentals into Savings

State bar members can enjoy savings of up to 25 percent when renting a vehicle from a participating Budget location in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, members can earn a $25 gift certificate though Budget FastBreak.

Visit Budget online to learn more.

Publications Committee Seeks Members

The Publications Committee seeks attorneys to fill committee vacancies. The ideal committee member will have intellectual property experience related to print publishing and/or experience in contributing to print publications. 

The Publications Committee oversees the publication of reference manuals, reviews contracts relating to book projects and coordinates projects with other State Bar of Nevada sections and departments. Committee terms are three years with no current term limits.

Interested parties can find committee applications on the state bar's website.

ABA Announces 2013 Silver Gavel Awards

The American Bar Association (ABA) has announced its 2013 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts. The awards recognize outstanding work fostering the public's understanding of law and the legal system. Among this year's winners are a book about the laws of war in U.S. history, a documentary about five teens falsely convicted of rape and a TV program on voting.

An awards presentation honoring the winners will take place on July 23 in Washington, D.C. For more on this award and a complete list of this year's recipients, please visit the ABA's website.