Features From the Dean's Desk: Rising to the Challenge to Accomplish Our Mission While this year looks different, with some students on campus and others continuing to take classes remotely, what makes the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law community special—the relationships we build and the work we do—has continued, no matter where and how we interact Opening Argument: Administering Justice in a New Era They Fought the Law … And They Won The Difference Maker Students Speak, Lawmakers Listen Working Toward a Sustainable Future Closing Argument: A Modern Approach to Dispensing Justice View the print edition of the 2021 UNLV Law Magazine. Centers & Clinics Helping Our Own New legislation creates public funding that will help Immigration Clinic expand and continue serving a community in need Sharing the Wealth It took a while for Patrick Chapin to discover his passion for law. Now the longtime litigator, dispute resolution practitioner, and adjunct professor is paying it forward to students—in more ways than one Going the Distance to Close the Gap UNLV Boyd Law students are helping to raise the standards of rural indigent defense through their work with the new Department of Indigent Defense Services Who Knew? Safe at Home Students partner with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada to come to the rescue of residents facing eviction Here's to Your Health Hands On Experience Welcome to the Show Banding Together Getting in the Game Parlaying Sports and Law Write Makes Might Faculty Focus Stating the Case for Police Reform Professor Frank Rudy Cooper seeks to help the Nevada Legislature identify ways to substantively improve policing practices Fighting for What's 'Write' Professor Lori Johnson pushes for equity in academic standing for legal-skills collagues Clearing New Paths to Justice Through her continued scholarship, Professor Lydia Nussbaum demonstrates her lifelong passion for—and belief in—alternative dispute resolution Worldly Wisdom Professor Marketa Trimble’s global impact on intellectual property law grows during pandemic Class Actions Resting Her Case After a successful 20-year career as a practicing attorney in Washington, Jennifer Andrews makes the move to the bench as Superior Court judge A Firm Commitment With a focus on family and community, Shane Jasmine Young opens her own practice and finds career fulfillment on her terms Donors Boyd Alums Tee Off for a Cause Led by president Amanda Stevens, the UNLV Boyd Law Alumni Chapter welcomes back annual golf tournament to fund scholarships Leading the Charge Launched by two notable Nevadans, the Center for Law and Leadership touts the benefits of legal careers in the public sphere
