From Dean Dan - September 14, 2017

In support of our students and our community, the UNLV Immigration Clinic will be assisting with preparation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal forms for Nevada residents free of charge between now and October 5. I’m also very proud of our student organizations, La Voz; the Immigration Law Society; and the Black Law Student Association, who have come together to host a panel discussion regarding DACA on Sat., Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Mack Moot Court. More information about available resources can be found on our website.

The fall season is a great time to see our alumni. Our annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Presentation, which recognizes classes from 2002, 2007, and 2012, will be held at the Las Vegas Country Club on Sat., Sept. 23. On Wed., Sept. 20 I’ll be in northern Nevada for the Boyd Law Alumni Night at the Reno 1868 FC Soccer Match. There are just a few more spaces left for the happy hour and soccer match. And, finally, one of my favorite alumni events: the 4th Annual Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament on Oct. 20. This year we are hitting the links at the Palm Course at Angel Park Golf Club.

I would like to take a moment to extend a special thank you to the Entertainment Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada. Our students have access to a vast array of organizations and events which help them grow as professionals. This year, UNLV Law students have the opportunity to join the Entertainment Law Section as “Honorary Members,” as well as participate in upcoming Entertainment Law CLEs. The first panel takes place on Wed., Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. and is titled “Representing Visual Artists and Photographers. You can read more about it here. 

Finally, I want to congratulate Director of the Family Justice Clinic and Professor of Law Elizabeth MacDowell who was selected for a prestigious Fulbright Award to conduct research on family law in Turkey during the 2017-18 academic year. As a Senior Researcher at Anadolu University she will be looking closely at issues of access to justice for domestic violence survivors.

Dan
Dean & Richard J. Morgan Professor of Law
daniel.hamilton@unlv.edu