New senior judge office and mediation space opens doors
The senior judge program that is administered by the Supreme Court of Nevada, has always been an important resource for the court. The program calls upon retired judges who bring knowledge and experience to handle cases that a District Court judge is unavailable to handle. In the wake of the pandemic, District Court has been [...]
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 [...]
Commission on Judicial Selection extends application deadline for three District Court judicial seats and opens process for fourth seat
Justice Lidia Stiglich announced Wednesday, the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection is acting to address the urgent need to have sufficient qualified applicants to fill each of four vacancies on the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada bench. “We had nine applications for three vacancies and the Commission voted to extend the application period to [...]
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Application deadline this Friday for two open District Court Family Division judicial seats
The application deadline for two open judicial seats in Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division departments is 3 p.m. on December 16, 2022. Application information is available on the Commission on Judicial Selection page https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938. Potential applicants may direct questions to the Commission on Judicial Selection secretary through Armani Johnson via email at ajohnson@nvcourts.nv.gov or [...]
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30 Kids Soon To Benefit From The Power Of A New CASA Volunteer
This Friday, 12 individuals will swear oath as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children. The 12 volunteers have successfully completed five weeks of training. They will spend between two to three hours a week, getting to know the children for whom they will advocate and speaking for them [...]
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New York Giants’ Player Nick Gates To Wear CASA/GAL Cleats To Spotlight The Urgent Need For Volunteers
Nick Gates will be wearing the CASA Program logo on his National Football League cleats on Dec. 4, to raise awareness for the urgent need for CASA volunteers. He will wear the CASA logo as part of the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats, in which players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is [...]
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Potluck luncheon perks up Family Division
The court wellness committee along with some fabulous family court folks put together a potluck luncheon that brought people together to socialize and enjoy homemade goodies. The lunch gathering was planned as part of the wellness committee’s strategy to re-engage employees and lift spirits. Based on attendee smiles – mission accomplished! Judge Mary Perry & [...]
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Judge Mark Denton named president of the American College of Business Court Judges
Congratulations to Judge Mark R. Denton who will be sworn in next week as the president of the American College of Business Court Judges (ACBCJ). Judge Denton and Judge Betsy Gonzalez ret., along with group of other judges accustomed to the intricacies of and challenges inherent in working with complex business cases founded the ACBCJ in October 2005. [...]
Friends and families share their awe of loved ones helping children
Each of the 17 CASA volunteers at the recent Oath ceremony collected their certificate from Judge Frank Sullivan and shared why they became a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Family and friends were on hand to witness the momentous occasion. The CASA volunteers’ loved ones gushed with pride as they said a few words on behalf [...]
New team in Las Vegas expected to score big for kids
The Champions for CASA non-profit launched today and they’re expected to score big for abused and neglected kids. Judge Frank Sullivan introduced the Champions for CASA as “the newest team in Las Vegas with the mission to recruit, retain and recognize Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers.” The need is big. In Clark County there are [...]