From Dean Dan - November 30, 2017
As we wind down the year, I want to recognize some of the many accomplishments and contributions of Boyd students and alumni. On November 3, two of our students and three alumni were recognized by Nevada Legal Services at its annual Champions of Justice Luncheon for their contributions to the organization and the community. Our congratulations to Public Interest Fellows Alysa Grimes and Seleste Wyse for being honored as Law Students of the Year. We’re also extremely proud of James Beecher (’11), Rural Attorney of the Year; Daniel Gobaud (’14), Solo Practitioner Award; and Whitney Short (’15), Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.
Recently, students in our own intellectual property program were at the Urban Chamber of Commerce hosting “What’s the Law? Protect Your Business Identity.” Our thanks to Paxton Fleming, Jesselyn Marie De Luna, Monica Martinez, and Joseph McKay for providing information to entrepreneurs and others about trademark and copyright protection.
Lastly, I would like to recognize Brian Casey Thomas and Daniel Garrison who placed first, and Austin Barnum & Christopher Guy who placed second in the 19th Annual Client Counseling Competition. Brian and Daniel will represent Boyd at the ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition in the spring of 2019. The client counseling competition provides an opportunity for students to conduct an interview with a person playing the role of the client, elicit facts, advise about the relevant law, provide options for proceeding, and assist the client in making informed decisions. I would like to thank Lena Rieke, our faculty advisor, and Society of Advocates members Julia Barker and Alysa Grimes for organizing this event. Thanks also to our final round judges, Eleissa Lavelle, Robert Eglet, and Judge David Barker for donating their time to our competition, and for providing wonderful feedback and advice to our final round competitors. Finally, thanks also to Mr. Eglet for graciously hosting the semi-final and final rounds at his law firm, Eglet Prince.
Dan
Dean & Richard J. Morgan Professor of Law
daniel.hamilton@unlv.edu
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