Each year, the student-run Nevada Law Journal (NLJ) explores a Nevada-specific area of law and publishes its findings in a White Paper. The 2017 White Paper, entitled “Statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure: a 50 State Survey Symposium,” addresses the fact that Nevada is one of only three states that does not have uniform rules of criminal procedure. The full text can be read by clicking here. 

On December 1, the NLJ will host “Standardizing the Wild West: A Symposium on Criminal Procedure Reform in Nevada.” The symposium kicks off with lunch presentations on the formation of the Commission on

One of the core missions of the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law is to serve as a legal resource and partner for our local community. We could not fulfill this purpose without the support of individuals and organizations throughout the community who have worked with us for nearly 20 years. 
 
Next week, I am delighted to honor and thank two of our biggest supporters: Ed and Claudia Bernstein. On Nov. 16 at 4 p.m., we will formally launch the Edward M. Bernstein and Associates Children’s Rights Program, part of the UNLV Immigration Clinic at the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic.
 
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The law school is fortunate to have strong relationships with the Nevada and federal judiciary, and this has been an exceptional month for these important partnerships.

On Oct. 3 we welcomed the first ever en banc oral arguments held by the Nevada Supreme Court at the law school. On Oct. 11 we welcomed US District Court Judge Andrew Gordon who held motion hearings. Next, on Nov. 13 it is our great honor to host the The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A three-judge panel will hear oral argument in three cases which can be seen here.  

We are grateful to the Ninth Circuit

The fall season is a great time for us to travel and visit the alumni of Boyd Nation, now over 2,000 strong. Over the past few weeks, I’ve attended many great events and want to thank each of you who continue to stay connected with the law school.

I am delighted to share with you some event photos, including: Boyd Law Alumni Night at the Reno 1868 FC Soccer game, our 2017 Alumni Dinner and Awards, as well as our newest graduates being sworn into the Nevada Bar in Reno and Las Vegas.

Please mark your calendars now for two alumni events in January. First, the Boyd Alumni & Friends Holiday

Next week, the William S. Boyd School of Law is excited to welcome two national speakers to our campus.

Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and one of the nation’s foremost experts on public corruption, civil rights, white collar financial crime, drug trafficking and anti-terrorism, will give a talk to the law school community at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Richard Tam Alumni Building. Bharara will draw on his extensive experience as a prosecutor to address ethics and compliance, corporate responsibility, leadership and cybersecurity. As U.S. Attorney

With its ever-growing entertainment and tech industries, Nevada depends on the strength and expertise of its intellectual property law community. Here at UNLV Boyd we are delighted to announce a new concentration in Intellectual Property (IP) Law under the guidance of Professors Mary LaFrance and Marketa Trimble. In this program, students have the opportunity to specialize while in law school, taking a number of courses and working with community partners.
 
This week, we have partnered once again with the State Bar of Nevada to host its annual conference of the Intellectual Property Law

This week, Las Vegas was shaken to its core by an unimaginable act of violence. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the first responders. The acts of kindness and outpouring of support around our city have shown the strength and compassion of both those professionals who in many cases risked their lives in responding, and all of our neighbors and friends who did so much to help. Las Vegas is our home. In times of the unthinkable, we are humbled by the sacrifices of others and heartened by the warmth, generosity, and spirit of our community.
 
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We are fortunate at the law school to have outstanding partnerships with the Nevada Judiciary. We are honored to welcome courts to come sit at Boyd, and next week we have a milestone. For the first time the Nevada Supreme Court is sitting en banc at the law school, and all seven justices will hear oral arguments. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and we are excited and grateful.
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The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in three cases at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law at 10 am, Oct. 3. Arguments are scheduled in two criminal cases originating in the Eighth Judicial

This Saturday, the William S. Boyd School of Law hosts its annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Presentation with a special recognition of classes from 2002, 2007, and 2012. We are grateful to have as our guest Representative Dina Titus, who will deliver welcoming remarks, and Professor Emeritus Christopher L. Blakesley, who will deliver faculty remarks.

The Alumni Dinner also gives us a chance to honor some of our many distinguished alumni, including: M. Daron Dorsey '01, Alum of the Year; Speaker Jason Frierson '01, Distinguished Service Alumni Award; Matt Morris '13, Young Alumni Award; and

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