Pro Bono Challenge launches with big interest in coveted title
A launch was held in District Court for the State Bar of Nevada Section Pro Bono Challenge. Attorneys from various law firms came by to talk smack on which firm would pull down bragging rights to the prestigious title of pro bono champs. Winners will not only get the bragging rights, including a feature in […]
Trevor Hatfield recognized as Pro Bono Volunteer of month for helping those needing legal help
Judge Joanna Kishner read the accomplishments of Trevor J. Hatfield who was recognized the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono volunteer of the month. [...]
Students get front row seat to the justice system
Judge Kathleen Delaney had a fifth grade class from St. Viator’s sit in on her calendar. After watching the wheels of justice turn in the courtroom, the wheels in the students’ minds were turning. They asked the judge some very thoughtful questions. One student got [...]
Judges honor lawyer for his work to give children and others a better life
Michael Kagan was recognized by the District Court bench as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month for January. Judge Joanna Kishner presented the award to Michael who serves the UNLV Immigration Clinic director.The Legal Aid Center of Southern [...]
Wildfires won’t stop flow of important legislative information at July 11 Civil Bench-Bar
Wildfires in Northern Nevada have reportedly caused the Nevada Legislature website to go down just when many changes impacting the courts are going into effect. The good news is that attorneys who are looking to get the top information on legislation impacting the courts can [...]
A-Tech seniors on track to success with party train gone bad capstone project before District Court Judge
Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) seniors looked and acted the parts of lawyers, engineers and other professionals when they did their capstone project before District Court Judge Joanna Kishner on Apr. 20.Students from the legal studies program served as the attorneys in the case, while students from [...]
Before a District Court judge A-TECH seniors to try case of a party train gone bad
Senior students from the Advanced Technologies Academy (A-TECH) will do a mock trial before Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Joanna Kishner on Apr. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Eighth Judicial District Court, in the Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 12B. The case that centers around [...]
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