The response of the UNLV Boyd community to the COVID-19 crisis has been extraordinary. In a little over a week's time, our law school moved all of our courses online. Faculty and students have risen to the occasion, and I appreciate all everyone has done to move so quickly. We are now, and who knows for how long, transitioning into a virtual community. We've hosted our first weekly Town Hall where we come together to discuss questions and concerns as a community. Our Faculty Enrichment Lecture Series is moving to an online format and will be hosting a faculty workshop series online.

Associate Professor of Law

You did an epic hike of the Appalachian Trail. Give us the highlights.

Six months, 2156 miles, all uphill. My trail name was “Popsicle,” because I almost froze to death. The first of many times I almost died. Got lost in nighttime fog so thick I couldn’t see my feet; was followed by a bear in the Smokies (also at night); nearly lost an eye in the Hundred-Mile Wilderness; contracted Lyme disease. The biggest lesson I learned is that its hard to die, so take a few chances. Also, a person can live off Kraft Mac n’ Cheese indefinitely.