Judicial Investiture reflects traditions of Hawaii
Las Vegas is home to a large Hawaiian community. It is referred to by some as “the ninth island.” The beauty of the Hawaiian culture was shared at the investiture of Judge Danielle K. Chio and Judge Jacob A. Reynolds. Judge Chio is the first woman of Hawaiian ancestry to serve on the District Court […]
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Judge Maria Gall to be ceremonially sworn-in to District Court
Judge Maria Gall who serves on the Eighth Judicial District Court in department 9, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/clarkcountycourts. Following law school, […]
New judge shares family history that inspires her reverence for justice
Recently appointed Judge Ellie Roohani graciously thanked many people in her investiture speech. She thanked her Nana who Judge Roohani said, “Raised her and her brother while her parents worked hard to put food on the table.” She then thanked her parents “for having the [...]
Judge Ellie Roohani To Swear Oath At Investiture To Uphold Justice
Judge Ellie Roohani, who serves on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Department 11, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Feb. 23. Judge Roohani was appointed to replace retiring Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez in December 2020 by Gov. Steve Sisolak. The investiture, which [...]
Eight new judges take their formal oath after waiting out pandemic delay
The recent election brought a wave of 22 new judges to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some of their investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. Recently, eight judges took their ceremonial oath in front of [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 30 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The second of the two delayed investitures will be held September 30 [...]
Ceremonial Robing And Oath Will Take Place Sept. 29 For Four Judges Who Are Part Of The Largest Group Of Women To Ever Join Bench In Nevada
In the recent election, 22 new judges were voted in to serve on the bench of the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court; all were women. Some investitures were delayed due to the pandemic. The first of the two delayed investitures will be held September 29 [...]
District Court marks Women’s History Month after shattering records making women’s history
In the recent election, 22 new judges were elected by voters to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. All 22 were women from diverse backgrounds and each with their own interesting story on how they became a judge. It is the biggest [...]
Four new District Court judges to take oath to uphold justice at investiture on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]
Four newly elected District Court judges to swear oath to uphold justice at investitures on February 26
Ceremonial Robing And Oath To Take Place With Covid-19 Safety Measures In PlaceIn the recent election, 22 new judges were elected to serve in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. The fourth of several specially coordinated investitures is scheduled for February 26 at 3 [...]