Boyd Law Hosts Prestigious Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court, Spotlighting IP and Employment Disputes in Gaming

The Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition took place February 28–March 1, 2025, at Boyd Law, bringing together more than 35 law students from 13 schools nationwide to tackle cutting-edge gaming law issues. 

This year’s problem involved intellectual property infringement and employment contract disputes between two fictitious gaming companies, raising pivotal questions about copyright, trademark protections, and the enforceability of non-compete clauses in a rapidly evolving industry. 

Forty attorneys and judges from Nevada’s legal community served as judges during the preliminary rounds. The final round panel featured Nevada Supreme Court Justice Patricia Lee, Nevada Court of Appeals Judge Deborah L. Westbrook, Scott Scherer — Shareholder at Brownstein and former member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board — and Boyd Law Dean Leah Chan Grinvald. Frank A. Schreck presented the Finalist Award to Christo Fosse and Madison Hollander of the University of Cincinnati College of Law. 

One of the nation’s most distinguished gaming law attorneys, Schreck is a Founder and Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, with more than four decades of experience advising leading gaming companies. He has played a key role in the industry’s evolution and expansion and has served as a Nevada Gaming Commissioner. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck generously sponsored the competition for the tenth year, continuing its commitment to fostering talent and excellence in gaming law. 

The competition was organized by Boyd third-year law students Yanaisi Gordon and Kelsey Henderson. “We were honored to chair the prestigious Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition this year,” they said. “The teams were top-notch, and we are grateful for Mr. Schreck and Brownstein’s ongoing support.”