The Robert D. Faiss Lecture with Jan Jones Blackhurst
The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
presents the
Robert D. Faiss Lecture on Gaming Law & Policy
Jan Jones Blackhurst
EVP of Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility, Caesars Entertainment and
Former Mayor of Las Vegas
The Entrepreneurial Spirit that Drives Innovation in Las Vegas
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thomas & Mack Moot Courtroom
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Reception to follow
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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Jan Jones Blackhurst is a long-time political and business leader who has left an indelible imprint on the lives of millions of people. She spent most of the 1990s as one of the most popular mayors in Las Vegas’ history. She then joined Caesars Entertainment, where she and her teams developed the industry’s first Responsible Gaming practices and are creating a diverse and inclusive workplace; advancing environmental stewardship; advocating for important social issues; and giving millions of dollars to individuals, families and communities in need.
Prior to joining Caesars in 1999, Jan served two terms as Mayor of Las Vegas. She was the city’s first female chief executive and one of its most popular mayors, having been reelected in 1995 by a 72 percent margin. Jan was also among the first mayors in the country to advocate for LGBT rights and issues as early as 1991.
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Robert D. Faiss was a shareholder in the Nevada law firm Lionel Sawyer & Collins and was considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on gaming law. He was named as the premier gaming attorney in the United States and one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. He taught as an adjunct professor in gaming law and policy from 2001 to 2013 at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.
This event is sponsored by the Nevada State Bar Gaming Law Section and Caesars Entertainment.
For more information, please contact Nakia Jackson-Hale at nakia.jackson-hale@unlv.edu.