Change is coming to the legal profession – and the William S. Boyd School of Law is ready.

Nevada has adopted a new bar exam, and states across the country are preparing to adopt the NextGen Bar in 2026. These shifts represent more than just an adjustment in testing. They signal a transformation in how we define readiness for practice, and what it means to prepare the next generation of lawyers.

At Boyd Law, we’re meeting these changes with action. Our faculty are at the forefront of these efforts through designing courses that reflect the realities of modern practice and conducting scholarship

The Boyd School of Law is proud to be Nevada’s Law School. As you read through the pages of our magazine, you will see the exciting ways our law school is impacting our great State of Nevada. 

We begin with revisiting our 25th Anniversary celebration. It’s still incredible to me that Boyd Law has been transforming Nevada and beyond for 25 years - we opened our doors at the Paradise Elementary School in August 1998. At our anniversary gala, we celebrated our past and history with a terrific panel, led by Judge Philip Pro, one of our long-time champions. 

Next, we check in with some of our alumni

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the William S. Boyd School of Law — our Silver Anniversary. As I reflect on the past 25 years, I think of the many people it took to create this law school

As I write my first message to you as dean of the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, I am thinking about the excitement of new beginnings.

While this academic year looks different, 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. 

To say this has been a year unlike any other is not hyperbole—2020 has brought us all varying levels of pain and hardship. But of the many responsibilities of a public law school, one of the most crucial is having the wherewithal to meet challenges head-on and react accordingly so that the institution can continue to realize its mission. In the case of the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, that means providing students with an excellent legal education, encouraging our faculty in their important scholarship, supporting our alumni, and serving our community.

I’m honored to say that through