Ninth Circuit Day at UNLV Boyd Law
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society invite you to two great CLE programs
Come for either or both. Descriptions below.
To register for one or both of these programs, please click here.
WHERE
William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Thomas and Mack Moot Courtroom
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
MORNING PROGRAM
Women in the Law: Going First and Going Forward: Nevada
Presented by The Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society
(1.5 CLE credits)
March 11, 2019
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Where have we been and where are we now? Join our distinguished panel as they discuss what it was like to be the first woman in a particular role in the law. Our panelists also will provide us their insights into how things have (or have not) changed.
Panelists:
Hon. Johnnie B. Rawlinson
Judge Rawlinson is the first female Nevada judge to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was also the first female judge to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.
Hon. Gloria Navarro
Judge Navarro is the Chief Judge of the District Court for the District of Nevada
Franny Forsman
After becoming the first female shareholder of a storied Nevada law firm, Franny Forsman was the first woman appointed as the Federal Public Defender for Nevada, a position she held for 22 years, after which she received a Masters in Creative Writing, and is finishing a novel.
Becky Harris
Ms. Harris is the first woman chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and a former state senator.
Moderator:
Prof. Anne Traum: Boyd School of Law and former trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice and Assistant Federal Public Defender.
Pre-Ordered Boxed Lunches will be available at 12:30 pm for those that selected that option. If you have special dietary requirement, please let us know.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
Presented by The United States Court of Appeals
(3 CLE credits)
March 11, 2019
Time: Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.; Box lunch will be provided; Program runs 1:15 to 4:45, reception to follow
Our expert panels will help you hone your federal appellate practice and advocacy skills in the Ninth Circuit.
Panelists
Judge Rawlinson, Judge Bybee, Court of Appeals staff, UNLV faculty, and experienced appellate civil and criminal practitioners.
Topics
Overview of Ninth Circuit Appellate Process, Motions Practice; Effective Briefing and Oral Argument, Current Cases of Interest.