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William S. Boyd School of Law News

The William S. Boyd School of Law prepares students for the competent and ethical practice of law, offering three- and four-year programs for the Juris Doctor degree.

Current Law News

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People |

Through his extensive fundraising efforts, Lyle Rivera laid the foundation for 51ԹϺ to rise as an educational institution and cultural center.

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Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51ԹϺ.

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Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51ԹϺ.

Dean Grinvald, Justice Douglas, and Will Sykes stand by law school signage
Campus News |

William T. and Brianne M. Sykes donate $60,000 to William S. Boyd School of Law pre-law program in honor of Justice Michael L. Douglas.

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This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51ԹϺ.

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Research |

From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.

Law In The News

Hoodline

With the promise to connect attendees with a suite of helpful organizations—including the ACLU Nevada, the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas, and the 51ԹϺ Immigration Clinic—this event is to intentionally cater to the needs of the immigrant community. The resource fair portion will take place before and after the main town hall discussion, respectively from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the town hall itself will occur from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing an hour of in-depth conversation about immigration rights and resources.

Guardian

A federal judge used the findings of a justice department investigation to justify expelling clergy molestation survivors from a committee trying to negotiate settlements with the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese after their lawyer tipped off a high school that its chaplain was an admitted child molester.

Nevada Current

When state lawmakers talk about enticing businesses to Nevada, they are typically referring to businesses relocating or expanding operations within the state, creating new jobs, perhaps in new professions, for residents, and generating new revenue through tax collection. But one state lawmaker believes there exists another untapped market: corporate litigation.

KPFA - Against the Grain

The federal minimum wage languishes at $7.25 an hour and has not been raised since 2009. Given the disproportionate number of workers of color who receive the minimum wage or less, legal scholar Ruben Garcia argues that the fight for racial justice has to include raising the minimum wage.

Nevada Independent

When Attorney General Aaron Ford released a 72-page set of “model immigration policies” last month, it became the latest clashing point in the likely 2026 gubernatorial race between Ford, a Democrat, and Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Las Vegas Review Journal

When a top Nevada official promoted the state as a home for corporate filings last year, he cited a few firms that wanted in.

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Recent Law Accomplishments

Professor Benjamin Edwards (Law) presented on a panel about Artificial Intelligence and Financial Advice at Case Western Reserve University School of Law's Journal of Law, Technology & the Internet Symposium. 
51ԹϺ NALSA, led by President Makai Zuniga, Vice President Celina Stops, Secretary Yvette Machado, Treasurer Evan Richardson, External Affairs Director Aidan McNulty, and 1L Class Representative Will Moeller, as well as Faculty Advisor and Director of the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program Prof. Danielle Finn, hosted the 33rd annual…
Professor Addie Rolnick (Law) spoke at the Seattle University Law Review Symposium "EPOCH 2025: Our Not-So-Colorblind Constitution."
Professor Leslie Griffin (Law) was a panelist for a webinar titled, "The Roots, Applications, and Trajectory of the Church Autonomy Doctrine."
Professor Nancy Rapoport (Law) wrote a blog post titles, "Hanging Separately," about the recent executive orders targeting law firms like Perkins Coie and Paul, Weiss raising serious concerns about political retaliation and the independence of legal representation. 
Professor Justin Iverson (Law) published his new article, "eCarrots: Prison Control and Profits from Correctional Tablets," in the Nebraska Journal on Advancing Justice.