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. [...]
Gratitude drives pro bono volunteer
Attorney James Claflin Jr.was selected to be the family law Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono May volunteer of the month. Judge Frank Sullivan and Judge Bryce Duckworth presented the award. Award clip: https://youtu.be/r8caUR0G-5wA sense of gratitude is what drives James to do pro [...]
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the month
Brenoch Wirthlin recognized as September pro bono volunteer of the monthBrenoch Wirthlin, who is a Director at the Fennemore Craig law firm, was recognized by the District Court judges as the September pro bono volunteer of the month. Since 2012, Brenoch has accepted seven new [...]
Celebration of life continues legacy of bringing justice to those in need
A celebration of life for Melanie Kushnir was standing room only on Friday, June 3. The speakers included Barbara Buckley, the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, where Melanie worked; Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas; Josh Reisman, the Regional Chair of [...]