Joseph Dagher '19

Tell us about life after law school. 

After graduating from Boyd, I clerked in business court for Judge Nancy Allf of Nevada’s Eighth Judicial District Court. In that role, I drafted bench memoranda and decisions on a variety of specialized business and civil matters, including business ownership disputes and cases filed by shareholders against companies. After my clerkship, I joined Kaempfer Crowell’s Las Vegas office as an associate in the firm’s litigation practice group. Kaempfer Crowell is recognized as one of Nevada’s top law firms for land use and zoning, government affairs, and litigation, to name a few. I’m very privileged to practice alongside numerous accomplished attorneys in multiple disciplines between our three offices. 

As a lawyer how do you affect or make changes in the community?

By being involved wherever possible. In my opinion, lawyers are uniquely positioned to make lasting change on both the success of individuals and companies—and therefore the community at large. At the individual level, a lawyer can do something as simple as close on a business deal, resolve disputes even if it means litigating them, etc. At the systemic level, a lawyer can influence policy and shape legislation. Either way, lawyers are instrumental in many changes in people’s lives. By being involved, lawyers are able to make positive impacts in our community, for individuals, and for business, and contribute to growth and development.

Where do you like to go for business lunches? 

Lately, it’s been at True Food Kitchen in Downtown Summerlin. But I’ve also had my business lunches at Triple George or Leone Café.

What’s your motto? 

“A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock in trade.” ~ Abraham Lincoln