The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV officially recognized the lifelong contributions of Jacob Coin, a distinguished leader in Indian gaming and tribal policy, by awarding him an honorary

The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the State Bar of Nevada has launched a new endowed scholarship at the William S. Boyd School of Law.

The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is proud to announce that Nancy B. Rapoport, a UNLV Distinguished Professor and the Garman Turner Gordon Professor of

For Ashley Nikkel (’12), success in the courtroom isn’t the only measure of impact. This spring, the William S. Boyd School of Law alumna and Managing Shareholder at Parsons Behle & Latimer’s Reno

Professor Latisha Nixon-Jones’s scholarship examines how legal frameworks can strengthen disaster response, particularly through public-private partnerships that support vulnerable populations. In her

The Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program (INGG) at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV and the National Tribal Judicial Center (NTJC) at the National Judicial College (NJC) have announced

The Indian Nations Gaming and Governance (INGG) Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, in partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council, is proud to announce the establishment of the

Professor Shih-Chun “Steven” Chien’s scholarship spans criminal law, criminal procedure, professional responsibility, evidence, comparative law, and empirical legal studies, with an interdisciplinary

For Bud Stoddard (’01), the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV has always meant more than just a degree. It is where he studied in his hometown, built lifelong friendships, learned from professors

Professor Meredith Esser’s scholarship is inspired by litigation she handled as a public defender. Her recent article, Unpunishment Purposes ( Minnesota Law Review, published March 2025), draws on

Written By: Tommy Gugino The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) proudly announces that UNLV Distinguished Professor Nancy B. Rapoport was honored with the

Written By: Tommy Gugino Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research and Professor of Law Benjamin Edwards was honored with the 2025 Pat Sadler Distinguished Service Award from the Public

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV has announced a transformational $300,000 gift from alumni Sean Claggett (B.A. ’00, J.D. ’03) and Louella (“Lou”) Claggett (B.A. ’00). Pledged through the

When you first meet Professor Aparna Polavarapu, it is clear she is not someone who followed a predictable path. Sure, she’s got the résumé: a J.D. and LL.M. from Georgetown University, M.A.L.D. from

Joe Itkoff (’26) and Sean Jarchow (’26) represented Boyd at the ABA Regional Student Negotiation Competition, held October 18–19, 2025, at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. The Portland