Discounted CLE Programming for Pro Bono Volunteers

In appreciation of state bar members willing to be "the ONE," the State Bar of Nevada is providing discounted online CLE programming to members who take a pro bono case through, or donate $100 to, a legal service provider in Nevada. 

To learn more, contact one of the following legal service providers:

• Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: (702) 386-1070, ext. 1429
• Nevada Legal Services: (702) 386-0404, ext. 140; or (775) 284-3491, ext. 218
• Southern Nevada Senior Law Program: (702) 229-6596
• VARN: (775) 883-8278
• Washoe Legal Services: (775) 329-2727

Appointment of Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices

The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices has vacancies for two-year terms beginning January 2014. The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada will appoint attorney members to fill the vacancies. Interested applicants should complete an online application form. Applications must be received by noon on February 7.

The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices was created to resolve ethical disputes arising in the course of campaigns for judicial office and to provide judges and aspirants to judicial office with advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service or in the elective or appointment process. Each member is appointed for a two-year term with no member appointed to more than four consecutive terms.

CCLF Accepting Liberty Bell Award Nominations

The Clark County Law Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2014 Liberty Bell Award. Submit nominations to Sarah K. Suter, CCLF Liberty Bell Award Committee Chair, at ssuter@ryanlitigators.com, or Clark County Law Foundation, 725 S 8th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. The deadline is Thursday, March 6.

This award honors individuals who promoted a greater respect for the law and government in the community.Please nominate a southern Nevada candidate you feel meets the following criteria:

• Promotes a better understanding of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights;
• Encourages greater respect for the law and the courts;
• Stimulates a deeper sense of individual responsibility, so citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights;
• Contributes to the effective functioning of our governmental institutions; and
• Fosters a better understanding and appreciation of the law.

Nominations must include the nominee's first and last name, address, phone number, a brief description of the person or organization, how he or she has contributed to our community and how he or she meets the criteria mentioned above. Include in the description any organizations in which this person is currently involved and what his or her contributions have been.