After 13 Years On The Bench Respected Judge Announces Retirement
After 13 years of service on the Eighth Judicial District Court bench, Judge Nancy Allf has announced her retirement. Judge Allf currently serves as one of five Business Court judges. She served as the presiding judge of the Civil Division and has been a driving force behind an initiative to improve productivity through wellness. “Judge […]
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District Court judge named 2023 Liberty Bell Award winner
The Clark County Law Foundation announced today that Judge Nancy L. Allf is a 2023 winner of the Liberty Bell award. The awards presentation is scheduled for April 28 at the Historic Fifth Street School. Judge Allf will be honored with two other 2023 recipients Doreen Hartwell, Esq., from Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd., and Brian Scott, Esq., City Attorney, […]
Session held to help get a handle on stress in the legal community
Renowned Psychologist Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty conducted a lunchtime stress reduction session at the Regional Justice Center for the legal community. More than 179 people tuned in virtually for a session on how to deal with stress or help other deal with it. In addition to many other pointers, Dr. O’Flaherty emphasized self-care, the development of […]
Dynamic duo of judges honored for using superpowers to advance women in law
Judges Nancy Allf and Gloria Sturman have been friends for a long time. They attended their first Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA) luncheon in Las Vegas together in 1983. Judge Sturman’s plan at the time was to stay in Las Vegas for two years. Judge Allf hatched a different five-year plan that led […]
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Two district court judges honored as trailblazers by state bar
Judge Nancy Allf and Judge Gloria Sturman have both been selected for the 2022 Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award by the State Bar of Nevada. The Trailblazer Award was established last year, to be given to members who exemplify the importance of diversity, equity and [...]
December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting promises to enlighten and entertain attorneys who attend
The December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting for lawyers at noon promises to be filled with good information and a little bit of fun too. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell will give an important update on the latest developments that will impact attorneys practicing in the [...]
Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell honored with Justice Miriam Shearing Award
Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell was honored Dec. 1, with the Justice Miriam Shearing Award from the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell given award https://youtu.be/tsoxccq2nRAPresiding Civil Judge Nancy Allf and Presiding Criminal Judge [...]
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Tis the season for a holly jolly virtual Civil Bench-Bar meeting
Lawyers, mark your calendars for the Dec. 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting at noon on Zoom. Bench-Bar meetings are a great way to learn the latest developments in District Court and to get related questions answered. The meeting will include and ugly sweater photo contest.The [...]
Jon Gruden vs. The National Football League
jongrudenvsnflDownloadOn November 11, Jon Gruden filed a civil lawsuit in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada against The National Football League and Roger Goodell. [...]
Civil Bench-Bar Meeting this Tuesday will offer latest information on developments in District Court Civil Division
The Civil Bench-Bar meeting on October 19 at noon, will give lawyers in civil practice the latest news on new developments in the Eighth Judicial District Court. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell and Civil Presiding Judge Nancy Allf will provide updates on important information for [...]