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"I know the toll a shooting can take both mentally and financially. I’m a survivor of the October 1st Route 91 shooting."

"I am contributing today specifically for the family of one of my favorite professors at UNLV, Dr. Patricia Navarro-Velez."

"An event we attended for a Commissioner the day after the incident asked all attendees donate to the family's victims and a local company will match as well."

"Thank you for helping the victims of the UNLV shooting."

"UNLV was scheduled to play University of Dayton Men’s Basketball that night. Donating ticket cost to support those impacted."

"I am a student at UNLV and I want to be able to help the families of the victims in anyway I can."

"I am a college student at UNLV that was luckily not at campus the day this happened, but I know how much this must have effected many people as it even effected me."

"I met Patricia Navarro when she was in the PhD program at the University of Central Florida. She was kind, bright, and diligent. She has touched me as a great human being and impressed me as a rising scholar in the accounting academic community. I am saddened by the tragedy and hope that her family to stay strong."

"My best friend witnessed the UNLV shooting. I would like to show some support for the victims of this tragedy."

"Support the victims families of the UNLV senseless shootings !! God bless!!"

"Want to show my support to the victims' families on the incident on 12/06/2023 tragedy at UNLV."

"Thank you professor Navarro for the all the fun times and all you taught us. May she rest in peace."

"I was part of the UNLV family from Fall 2012 to Spring 2023. I am hurting for my community and want to support in any way I can even if I am now far away. I’ll always be a proud Rebel."

"The shooting this week was devastating. And we are here to support the victims and their families."

"Because I know the money given here will be used with integrity for the victims of the UNLV shooting."

"Sending love and prayer and thoughts to UNLV students, faculty, and all of their loved ones after this tragedy. Our family and company steamed from Las Vegas. And we are deeply saddened to see our city hurting once again from gun violence."

"I would like to help those that were impacted by the senseless loss of lives ones."

"2020 Lee Business School graduate and former student worker for the Lee Business school Dean’s Office. This tragedy hurts my soul so greatly I hope to ease the pain of those that I know were deeply affected. Please stay strong. My heartfelt condolences."

"I am a graduate of UNLV and my heart breaks for the victims of the December 6th shooting and their families. I want to show my support by contributing what I can." 

"In honor of/benefit to the families of my fallen UNLV colleagues."

"I am an UNLV Alumni and member of Nevada Society of CPAs. I was an undergrad, graduate student, and then taught an accounting class all in Beam Hall. So sad to see UNLV on the news with such an event. Mental illness is a real thing impacting our society and needs more attention. Donation in honor of Patricia Navarro, who I have never met."

"I have no words. Just a feeling of sadness. I'm so sorry for those directly affected."

"To assist victim's families in any way we can!"

"Donating to my Rebel Family."

"I am a UNLV Alum and want to help."

"Victims assistance on behalf of my alumni daughter."

"Professor Navarro was a great teacher and will be missed."

"I am an alum of UNLV, Class of 93."

"i hope their family and who already injured could recover."

"I am a UNLV faculty member."

"I want to help and support the families of the victims of the UNLV shooting."

"My heart goes out to the victims and the families of the recent UNLV shooting. I am an accounting alumni of UNLV and this tragedy hits very close to home."

"I pray this helps the victim’s families as much as monetary support can. I am still in disbelief of the tragedy that occurred."

"My niece attends UNLV. I saw on the police briefing that your agency is supporting the UNLV community after the tragedy that occurred today, December 6th. Thank you for being there for your community."

"Becuase I am UNLV Staff and Alumni, and I support Lee Business School and UNLV."

"I work at UNLV - I was nearby and had to shelter and we were very, very frightened."

"I don't know anyone impacted by this tragedy. I know how it felt as a mother of two. I can't stop crying thinking about this heinous crime. Praying for her love ones, students, and those other family involved."

"Just devastating. To support the victims and their families."

"I am a professor and it is horrible to think that one day I could just come to work and be taken away from my family because someone decided that their 'public moment' was more important than my life and my role in my children's' lives. I hope Pat's family knows that there is support out there for them and we all wish them the best and our deepest condolences."

"I am part of the class of 2005 and professor Chang was a staple for the MIS department. Thank you for everything. We will miss you."

"I am an alumni of the Lee Business School and former accounting student graduate. I spent 5 years at UNLV getting to know the amazing faculty and staff through the accounting program, and this tragedy hits very close to home. I am deeply saddened to see the UNLV community hurting over this senseless act of violence. My heart goes out to the victims, their loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy in the Las Vegas community."

"for all who educate, attend as local or out of state, and those contemplating leaving the university due to this unimaginable event, know that we all support you."

"To help the families of those lost on December 6 on the UNLV campus."

"We would like the donation to go to the families of the victims and survivors who sustained serious injuries during the UNLV shooting on Dec 6."

"I am deeply saddened by the tragic shootings that occurred at UNLV. I am giving in the hopes that this money will aid the families of the slain as well as the injured. Prayers to our community for healing and peace."

"There are no words..."

"In honor of my boss' birthday, Holly, and as a UNLV alumnus. #UNLVStrong #VegasStrong"

"I'm a retired professor from UNR. Devastated by what our colleagues at UNLV are going through. Here just to offer a support to the families of the victims, though it seems inadequate."

"I graduated from UNLV and I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I had Dr. Chang as a professor and I'll never forget him. May he rest in peace."

"As a former professor in the same department, I feel connected to everyone there and hope that my small contribution will help encourage others to do the same. Pat will be missed but never forgotten."

"I am a proud alumni of UNLV and my heart breaks for those impacted by this senseless act of violence. Dr. Chang was a professor of mine while at UNLV, he was such a kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims, their families and the entire UNLV community."

"My studio, Pilates + Yoga, hosted a donations only yoga class to support the victims of the UNLV tragedy."

"To help the families during this hard time & because I care for our community."

"As a former UNLV instructor who has walked in those buildings many times, I want to express my support for the entire UNLV community and everyone who was affected by this tragedy, including a dear friend of mine."

"Donation on behalf of noted individual, because UNLV and its professors matter to him, matter to me, and matter to our community!"

"I am a proud alumni of UNLV and my heart breaks for those impacted by this senseless act of violence. Dr. Chang was a professor of mine while at UNLV, he was such a kind and caring man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims, their families and the entire UNLV community."

"May the victims rest in peace."

"Class of 2009."

"Proud UNLV Lee Business School alum, feel the need to support all of those affected by the Dec 6 tradgey through supportive services."

"To the families of all 3 professors that lost their lives. I had Dr. Chang as my IS professor and many of my friends had Dr. Navarro. I know how hard each of them worked to be where they were and I just want to support their grieving families."

"Support for the family of Patricia Navarro-Velez. I am member of her academic community in the American Accounting Association, in the AIS Accounting Information Systems Section. She will be greatly missed by our academic community."

"Support for family of Patricia Navarro-Velez UNLV. From a proud Rebel Alum. Que descanze en paz, Pat."

"As an accounting professor and a mother of two young children, I would like to contribute to show support for the family of Professor Patricia Navarro-Velez."

"I knew Patricia through the American Accounting Association AIS Section. She was also one of my coauthors on a paper that was published in 2020, so I worked on that with her for about 2 years. Condolences to her family. Patricia was a lovely person. God Bless the Navarros."

"Please send my entire donation to the family of Dr. Patricia Navarro-Velez. My deepest condolences to her family. As an Accounting faculty myself just up the road at Southern Utah University, it hits home. I hope her family may feel supported in the coming days and months. Know that others are thinking of you."

"Please apply this donation to the family of Dr. Patricia Navarro-Velez, a fellow resident of our neighborhood."

"This is another tragic instance of senseless gun violence in the United States. There is something wrong with us when we choose to uphold a 300-year old amendment that was never intended for individuals but for militias over precious human lives. How can we claim to be the most powerful nation on earth when we are completely unable to stop gun violence from killing ourselves? I hope Professor Navarro finds peace...."

"Support for the family of Jerry Cha-Jan Chang"

"Our son Cleve Jeffrey Waddoups is a professor and past chairman of the Economics dept of UNLV We would like to donor in his and hi s families honor. It was such a tragedy that happened at the University earlier this month" 

"I am saddened by the loss of Dr. Patricia Navarro-Velez and would like to support her family."

"Peace for those affected"

"As a proud graduate of the UNLV Accounting Department, this tragedy hits particularly close to home for me. I'm making my contribution in support for the family of Patricia Navarro."

"Support for the family of Patricia Navarro-Velez. Not only have we lost an accounting scholar but her four children have lost their mother and her husband has lost his wife. I pray they can find a way through this devastation."

"I was touched by Patricia' story. My prayers go to her family."

"Support for the family of Patricia Navarro-Velez. I want to send my deepest condolences to Patricia's family."

"To help those families harmed by the shooting that occurred at UNLV"

"This shooting is a reminder that until tragedies get closer to home it’s easy to think that it’ll never happen to me."

"Please use our gift to support the care and education of Patricia Navarro Velez's children."

"This donation is for the family of Dr. Jerry Cha-Jan Chang."

"To support the family's of those lost during this tragic incident."

"I am a UNLV alumnus."

"I, Gregory Koehler, Flick the Bean Coffee's owner, is a North Las Vegas Fire Department member. I was involved in the Oct 1, 2017 shooting at the Route 91 concert. After that the VSRC was able to assist me through some tough times. I started this coffee company in November of 2023. The company is in the infancy phase and the sales are low, but after the UNLV shooting, I wanted to do something for everyone involved. I donate to you $3.00 from every bag of coffee sold from December 6 through December 31, 2023. It is not alot of money, but I do hope that it can help. "to those we lost and those that lost themselves" - Gregory Koehler 2017"

"The Las Vegas Master Singers is a community chorus in the Las Vegas Valley, with a scheduled holiday concert, Christmas with the Master Singers, on December 8th, 2023. The concert was unfortunately cancelled due to the tragic events at UNLV on December 6th. The organization made a decision to reschedule the concert (concert held on December 17th) and rather than accepting ticket sales, to take a donation for the UNLV Resiliency Center in support of the victims from the December 6th tragedy. We send our love and support to you all at UNLV, and we hope that this small amount helps in the cause."

"The Priniciples of Leadership Class of Foothill High School did a fundraiser and collected money to benefit the Vegas Strong Resiliency and Justice UNLV fund."

"Supporting my UNLV colleagues"

"Rebel Strong"

"I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and although I chose to attend college elsewhere, the rebel spirit has always held a special place in my heart. I hope the victims' families, colleagues, and friends can find peace."

"Love my alma mater. #UNLVStrong."

"I am a Las Vegas Native. BSBA/MIS alum 1990. I have worked at UNLV going on 18 glorious years and can not reconcile this horrendous event all too familiar at campuses of education across the United States. But, I knew Professor Jerry Chang, I weep for Patricia Navarro Velez's children, and my heart hurts for the students of Naoko Takemaru, and I can not fathom or imagine the road ahead for the fourth victim of this senseless violence. I give to remember and help."

"To honor the victims of senseless gun violence at UNLV"

"These were wonderful colleagues that I miss. My heart breaks for their families!"

To donate to the fund for the families of victims who died in the incident and to help those who suffered severe physical injuries in the December 6, 2023, shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, please click here and be sure “Vegas Strong Resiliency & Justice Center UNLV Fund” is selected from the dropdown menu.

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To make a donation to the families of victims who died in the incident and to help those who suffered severe physical injuries in the December 6, 2023, shooting at UNLV, please be sure “Vegas Strong Resiliency & Justice Center UNLV Fund” is selected from the dropdown menu below. In working with Clark County, UNLV, and the UNLV Foundation, our Resiliency & Justice Center set up this fund to accept donations so that all contributions (100%) will go to the intended recipients. If a donor indicates they wish their funds to go to a specific family, we will honor that intent. A community committee will decide the distribution methodology for all undesignated donations.

Visit www.lacsn.org/unlv to find details about resources available to anyone impacted by the shooting.

Total Donations* $138,703.11
Individual Donors  407

 *Some donations are specifically earmarked. Updated March 8, 2024.

 

Our hearts are heavy as we process the aftermath of the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on December 6, 2023. The staff and students of UNLV are some of our most extraordinary partners dedicated to improving the community, and we extend our deepest condolences to all those impacted by yet another senseless act of violence. 

Resiliency & Justice Center

Our advocates and community partners with the Resiliency & Justice Center (previously known as the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center) are here for victims and their families, those suffering physical and emotional injuries, and others impacted. Legal Aid Center manages the center, which can help with legal services, Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) applications, mental health assistance, and more. All services are available free of charge. The center is a safe haven; we ask for all media inquiries to be directed to Christine Smith, who can reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Resiliency & Justice Center is located at 2915 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, and open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individuals can also find help by submitting a General Intake Form or calling 702-455-2433. Available services include:

Behavioral Health Navigation

The center has a dedicated Behavioral Health Navigator who can find and connect survivors with trauma-trained therapists in our community who will take their insurance or Victims of Crime Program funding. This will assist in connecting with services in a timely manner, finding a therapist who works with trauma and has experience in mass casualty events. Please click here to fill out a general intake form and indicate a need for mental health to get started.

Advocate Assistance

Our trauma-informed staff can help you complete applications for the Victims of Crime Program, connecting with the services listed here and others as they become available, and providing further information. Even if you believe you don't need services, we recommend speaking with Resiliency & Justice Center staff for info about support or connections and for any possible future needs. 

Support Groups

  • Resiliency & Justice Center Online Group for Faculty & Staff – Alice Goldstein facilitates a group in English through Zoom. Click here to learn more or register.
  • Adam’s Place Online Group – This virtual grief and bereavement support group for adults meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. It's facilitated by two nursing professors, including one from UNLV. Anyone can register 24/7 on their website, adamsplacelv.org
  • Mi Familia Vota In-Person Group – Various community partners facilitate a bilingual support group for all the families affected by the attack every other Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at 1820 E Sahara Ave, Suite 310. Please RSVP by calling 702-624-3568.

Debriefings with Departments

This is not therapy, but can be a first step to recovery. Debriefings serve as an opportunity to begin to discuss what people experienced, their feelings, thoughts, any symptoms of trauma, and coping skills and resources. These are usually one to two hours and conducted via Zoom. If interested, please reach out directly to the Resiliency & Justice Center's Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, Jackie Harris, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

VOCP Applications

The State of Nevada administers a Victims of Crime Compensation Program that offers assistance for counseling, lost wages, or medical support. Resiliency & Justice Center staff help in completing applications and identifying potential benefits. We recommend all impacted persons apply for any current or future needs. You may request assistance directly or complete a virtual intake form at ResiliencyAndJustice.org.

HEART Peer Support

HEART (Healing, Empowering, And Rebuilding Together) is a program of trained volunteers who were impacted in various ways by the shooting at October 1, 2017, Route 91 Harvest Festival. They are trained in evidence-based best practices to support one another and are guided by trauma-informed providers and clinicians who must go through a rigorous training program of their own. Click here to learn more.

Integrative Services

Virtual group sessions that are focused on activities such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and art therapy are available at no-cost to anyone impacted by the tragedy at UNLV. You can find details and a request form at ResiliencyAndJustice.org/integrativeservices.

Other Services 

For a schedule of all virtual and in-person events hosted by the Resiliency & Justice Center and their community partners, take a look at their website calendar. Several workshops, training, support groups, integrative service sessions, and other events are available in both English and Spanish. The calendar is updated frequently, so be sure to check regularly for activities that may interest you.

Catherine and Elizabeth Scherwenka have led sessions for the community recovering from the 1 October tragedy to help guide and facilitate healing, and they offer free, online meditations for anyone in need of some support on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. Click here to learn more or sign up.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will provide their students in-person, drop-in crisis support services through Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) in collaboration with CICFC, UNLV PRACTICE, and clinical faculty. Telehealth crisis services remain available for students by calling 702-895-3627. Click here to go to their mental health resources page and find more options for students, faculty, and staff.

The Nevada Psychological Association hosts a list of disaster response resources on nvpsychology.org that includes local and national therapists who are willing to provide pro bono services to those in need.

How You Can Help

If you'd like to make a donation to the families of the victims who died in the incident and to help those who suffered severe physical injuries, you can donate through our website. Please click here and be sure that the “Vegas Strong Resiliency & Justice Center UNLV Fund” is selected from the dropdown menu. In working with Clark County, UNLV, and the UNLV Foundation, the Resiliency & Justice Center set up this fund to accept donations so that all contributions (100%) will go to the families of victims who died in the incident and to help those who suffered severe physical injuries. Donations will not be used to cover administrative costs or fees. A community committee will decide the distribution methodology.

Vitalant sent approximately 50 additional units of blood products to an area hospital in response to the shooting and stand ready to provide more if requested. Those who want to support the blood supply are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets in the coming days and weeks. You can learn more at www.vitalant.org, use the Vitalant app, or call 1-877-25-VITAL.

If you're a licensed behavioral health services provider or provider of integrative services (such as yoga or meditation) and you're interested in offering trauma-focused and trauma-informed services to those impacted, the Resiliency & Justice Center welcomes your help. The center also oversees the HEART Peer Support program, in which survivors, family members, and others impacted by the October 1, 2017, mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival provide continuous support to matched peers when they need it most. Please click here complete an interest form on the center's website. 

Additional Resources

We know that hearing details of events like this can be also triggering and overwhelming for many others, especially those who've experienced trauma in the past. Please know that it's normal to experience stress symptoms or feel re-traumatized in the wake of such events.

The Resiliency & Justice Center recommends and assists a number of weekly support groups facilitated by trained professionals who foster a safe space to share your feelings with others who understand what you're going through, HEART Peer Support, and many helpful online and in-person events, which you can learn more about at ResiliencyAndJustice.org. For mental health support outside of regular business hours, please call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990), call or text 988, or chat on www.988lifeline.org.

We also highly recommend the resource guide developed by our partners at the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center intended for all those impacted by the tragedy. Click here to view or download the guide from the NMVVRC.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is providing updates and resources for their community through unlv.edu/unlvstrong.

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Letter from the Executive Director

It was a quiet Saturday night for Arturo, his wife Yadira, and their three children. They were sleeping when, without warning, an unknown assailant broke into their home and beat Arturo nearly to death. As he clung to life, his wife and daughter were murdered. When he woke up in the hospital weeks later, he was consumed with grief and worried about the welfare of his surviving children. Disabled and unable to work, he had no idea how he’d be able to provide for them or even if he’d survive another brain surgery. 

AJC Arturo 350Every 38 minutes, someone experiences a violent crime in our state, and Arturo’s experience is all too typical. 

Survivors frequently suffer lifelong disabilities, both mental and physical, making it difficult or impossible to work. They quickly fall behind on their mortgage and car payments, and face mounting medical bills, eviction, homelessness, bankruptcy and food insecurity. Besides grappling with their family’s basic survival needs, they or other family members may also face severe emotional trauma and depression. Violent crime impacts the entire extended family, and most victims are not aware of their rights.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s experience advocating for survivors like Arturo is what led Clark County to reach out to us after 1 October. Working with Clark County and other agencies across Nevada, we created the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center – our community’s first comprehensive, multi-agency collaborative to provide services to victims’ families, survivors and first responders.

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1 October fundamentally changed how our state thinks about and responds to horrific acts of violence. But the need remains great for victims of violent crime across the state. Our current facilities and staffing levels cannot manage our increasing volume of cases, and yet, we refuse to turn away anyone who needs us. 

This is why we must grow. With your help, we can complete our plans for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Advocacy & Justice Complex, a statewide service campus where any Nevadan who has experienced the devastating trauma of violent crime can find justice and begin to heal. Together, we can transform the landscape of victims’ services in Nevada for decades to come. 

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Barbara Buckley
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2023 Associates Challenge

This year is the 5th anniversary of Nevada’s Associates Challenge!

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Access to Justice Champions Trophy  Leaderboard

1  Dickinson Wright
2  Ballard Spahr
3  Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
4 Snell & Wilmer 
5  McDonald Carano


Associates Trophy Leaderboard

1  Caleb Green                                                        
2  Erik Foley       
3  Kevin Everage
4  Shaelyn Dieter
5  Joseph Dagher

 

100% Associate Particiaption Firms:

 

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Thank you to all the participating firms
for raising $20,584.99 this year!

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Associates Coming Together to Help the Community

The Associates Challenge is a week-long competition led by associates at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck where associate attorneys at participating law firms challenge each other to donate at least half the amount of one billable hour. These efforts raise money for low-income and vulnerable families to obtain access to justice. 

The annual competition is important not only because of the contributions raised to benefit Legal Aid Center’s clients, but it also builds a tradition of consistent and generous support for legal services among lawyers. Participating law firms will compete against each other this year for the following awards:

Access to Justice Champions Trophy
Highest Per Capita Associate Gift

This category includes the total amount individually donated by associates at the participating firm, divided by the total number of associates at the firm. The firm with the highest per capita amount wins the right to display the Access to Justice Champions Trophy for the year!

Associates Trophy
Highest Individual Associate Gift

This trophy goes to the associate from a participating firm who donates the highest total amount by the end of the challenge.

The money raised during the 2023 Associates Challenge goes directly to the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. The mission of Legal Aid Center is the preservation of access to justice and the provision of quality legal counsel, advice, and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they cannot afford an attorney. 

  • The Children’s Attorneys Project represents children in foster care to ensure that they are not separated from their siblings, are timely reunited with parents or grandparents, or are adopted sooner.

  • The Education Advocacy Program assists children with disabilities who are struggling in school, advocating for accommodations to ensure their academic success. 

  • The Family Justice Project represents victims of domestic violence, providing them legal resources to reclaim a life free from violence.

  • The Consumer Rights Project helps families achieve economic stability by resolving legal matters involving fraud and exploitation.

  • The Guardianship Advocacy Program represents seniors and adults with disabilities who are abused by predators targeting their assets. 

  • In addition to our dedicated staff of attorneys and legal professionals, we recruit and train lawyers in the legal community to join us in accepting our cases on a pro bono basis. 

We are the primary legal safety net that changes the lives of low-income, vulnerable people in our community every day. Since 1958, our organization has represented low-income individuals in Clark County with civil legal matters such as domestic violence, fraud against the elderly, representing youth in the child welfare system, and defending working people against scams and financial predators. We become the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves in important legal matters that affect their wellbeing, their future, and even their ability to survive. The cases accepted are based on merit and highest need—victims of domestic violence, children, the elderly, victims of financial predators, active military, and veterans. 

We cultivated all of these programs to meet the daunting challenge of providing legal help to the staggering population of residents who qualify for our services. Every day, we make a difference in our community, and we are proud of the infrastructure we have developed to serve those in need. 

Thank you for helping us right wrongs and change lives for the most vulnerable people in our community!

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Past Associates Challenge Winners

2022 Access to Justice Champions Trophy
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2019 Highest Per Capita Gift
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We're incredibly grateful to all of the supporters and donors to Legal Aid Center—even the smallest contributions can have enormous impacts on the community. We invite you to join the global #GivingTuesday movement on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, by donating funds, skills, or even just your voice to help us expand access to justice in Southern Nevada. Thank you to everyone who helps us make “justice for all” become a reality. Click here to learn more about our work.

"I thank God for this service that was made available to us. It was truly a blessing we surely appreciate! Thank you very, very much."
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Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Join us today by pledging your time, voice, or dollars to support righting wrongs and changing lives.

Foster the Future

We're delighted to partner with Anthem Injury Lawyers and 8 News Now for Foster the Future, a collaborative initiative that aims to collect holiday gifts and essential items for the over 3,000 children represented by our Children's Attorneys Project. Physical donations can be dropped off at the Anthem Injury Law Office (3145 St. Rose Pkwy., Suite #220, Henderson, NV 89052), and contributions to the curated Amazon wish list are highly appreciated.

Advocacy & Justice Complex

With your help, we can complete our plans for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Advocacy & Justice Complex, a statewide service campus where any Nevadan who has experienced the devastating trauma of violent crime can find justice and begin to heal. The complex will feature three levels and 40,000 square feet to house the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center (to be renamed the Resiliency & Justice Center), our Family Justice Project, and our Guardianship Advocacy Project. Visit www.lacsn.org/advocacyandjustice to see how you can support us in transforming crime victim services in Nevada.

Donations

Other donations can be made at www.lacsn.org/donate to go directly to Legal Aid Center. A statewide legal needs study found that for every $1 spent, there was a $7 return from legal aid organizations. The economic boost comes through cost savings for law enforcement, healthcare, and government, along with direct-dollar income that supports veterans, children, and people with disabilities. There's also increased revenue for businesses from the spending of those dollars by legal aid clients in the community. That revenue then supports 376 jobs for working Nevadans.

Social Media

#GivingTuesday isn't just about donating money. Anyone can show their support just by amplifying our messages with a like, comment, or share on social media! If you aren't already, please be sure to follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, ThreadsLinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok. You can also follow the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center's accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Pro Bono Project

We have a number of family law, consumer rights, and foster care cases that need pro bono attorneys. Experienced attorneys are also needed for our Ask-A-Lawyer events, now held over the phone. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.lacsn.org/cases to find a vulnerable member of our community in need of your time and skills.

Volunteer Education Advocate Program

For those with little to no legal experience, our Volunteer Education Advocate Program recruits, trains, and provides support for volunteers 18 and older. Volunteers advocate for foster children with disabilities, ensuring that their schools are meeting their needs. To learn more, please visit www.lacsn.org/edadvocate.

Volunteer Interpreter Program

Our Volunteer Interpreter Program pairs pro bono attorneys with volunteer interpreters in order to help provide legal services for low-income individuals and families who face critical legal problems that affect their basic needs. If you're interested in helping, please visit www.lacsn.org/interpret to learn more or sign up.

Sunny Day Fund

Legal Aid Center established this fund to cover expenses for everyday activities and supplies so that a child in foster care can have a semblance of normalcy and stability in their life. The fund pays for small but critical requests that are not paid for by the foster family or foster care system. HELP of Southern Nevada is the administrator of the funds, which means the funds are sent to HELP and not to Legal Aid Center. Since the fund was established in 2008, Legal Aid Center has gifted happiness and smiles to over 548 youth in foster care thanks to donations to this program. Visit www.lacsn.org/sunnydayfund for more information.

Vegas Strong License Plates

Nevada drivers can support the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, which Legal Aid Center manages, by purchasing Forever Strong license plates from the Nevada DMV. Proceeds go to the Resiliency Center’s emergency financial assistance program that provides help to survivors of the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas. Click here to apply for a plate or donate directly to the Resiliency Center by selecting the “Vegas Strong Resiliency Center Victims Assistance Fund” or “Vegas Strong Resiliency Center Operations” from the dropdown menu at www.lacsn.org/donate.

In honor of Pro Bono Celebration Week, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is teaming up with local volunteer lawyers, the Department of Family Services, the Clark County Public Defender's Office, Nevada Legal Services, and the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program to provide free 15-minute consultations to those who cannot afford legal services.

Tuesday, October 25
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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3930 Cambridge St.
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Get answers to your questions in all of our practice areas.

Adoption   •   Auto Repairs   •   Auto Sales/Leasing   •   Bankruptcy   •   Child Support   •   Criminal Defense   •   Custody   •   Debt Collection   •   Divorce/Custody   •   Estate Planning   •   Evictions   •   Foreclosure   •   Guardianship   •   Housing   •   Illegal Towing   •   Immigration (VAWA/U-Visa or Deferred Action)   •   Landlord/Tenant   •   Payday Loans   •   Probate   •   Public Benefits   •   Senior Estate Planning   •   Senior Health Care   •   Small Claims   •   Social Security   •   Special Education   •   Temporary Protection Orders

Click here to register or call 702-386-1070, ext. 1421. Please choose a legal topic when registering so we can match you with a pro bono attorney who practices that area of law.

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If your child has a disability or if you suspect your child is in need of special education support and services, this class is for you. By the end of this session, you should be able to know the meaning of terms such as "FAPE" and "IEP," how an IEP is created and what it does, how placement and practices work, and what your safeguards and parental rights are. For more resources and information about our Education Advocacy Program, click here.

 

Learn about navigating special education assessment and accommodation from this online presentation with essential information for special education, including the IEP process, 504 plans, and more. The presenters cover what a volunteer education advocate is, the steps to obtaining special education services for students, and statutory obligations of schools to provide accommodations and related services. Presenters include Jonathan Norman, Esq.; Ilka Fisher, Educational Advocate Coordinator; and Dr. Leslie Murdock, PhD, JD, Educational Liaison.

 

With learning take place significantly more at home, it can be a struggle to keep children engaged and on task. This presentation goes over behavior strategies and supports for online learning for caregivers and families based on best practices.

IEP and 504 Plans are critical to a child’s success in school, especially during online learning. It is important to understand what the current circumstances and effects will have on a child’s plan and what rights caregivers/children still have for continued educational success. This presentation will answer critical questions such as what caregivers and children are legally entitled to during emergency times/virtual learning, how to write/update plans with important information and supports for online/hybrid learning, and how to work with schools to support children at this time.

Evictions

Clark County tenants are encouraged to respond to eviction notices by completing the Tenant Answer online. Electronic filing (eFiling) is available to Las Vegas residents at www.lacsn.org/efile (select "SUMMARY EVICTION: Tenant's Answer"). Outside Las Vegas, tenants can use the online program to prepare their answer forms and email them to the court. See our guide for a brief overview of how to get started:

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There are new eligibility guidelines for rental assistance programs that provide aid to those facing eviction due to non-payment of rent in Clark County, Nevada. The CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) will process all applications submitted by 11:50 p.m. on January 22, 2023. Households submitting applications after that time must fall within one of two groups to be considered for rental assistance. Click here to learn more. 

Legal & Financial Toolkit

We continuously update our Legal & Financial Toolkit that covers important issues many of us face during these unprecedented times, such as employment, housing, paying bills, and more. Click below to access the toolkit:

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Recovering Financially

Learn about a number of issues increasingly relevant as a result of the financial destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated shutdowns. Peter Aldous of our Consumer Rights Project discusses credit reporting, credit repair, debt collection, collection exemptions, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and loan modification in the video above. Find the slides from this presentation here:

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Taxes & Unemployment

Income earned from unemployment benefits is taxable, as are any benefits received along with unemployment such as Federal Unemployment Compensation and Lost Wages Assistance. Economic Impact Payments (or stimulus checks) are not taxable. For more details about taxes and unemployment, view our flyer of frequently asked questions: 

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Stimulus Checks

We created a sheet of frequently asked questions for individuals who do not file tax returns. This sheet will help you understand whether you are eligible to receive a stimulus check and the steps you need to take to receive one. Click below to view our Stimulus Check FAQ sheet: 

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Legal Services

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is open to walk-ins Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding major holidays). If you're a tenant who's received an eviction notice or order, please immediately visit the Civil Law Self-Help Center on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Avenue downtown. Other tenants with questions or individuals with other issues can connect with a legal advocate by calling 702-386-1070 (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We also offer virtual classes and telephonic Ask-A-Lawyer sessions. See below for details.

The Civil Law Self-Help Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays). In-person operations at the center have resumed; however, if your matter isn't an emergency and if you have access to the internet, you're encouraged to visit www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org.

The Family Law Self-Help Center can be reached at 702-455-1500 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In-person operations at the Family Law Self-Help Center have resumed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, if your matter isn't an emergency, we encourage you to first reach out by phone, email, or online chat via the red box on the bottom-right of the screen when an agent is available on the website, www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org. Appointments can also be scheduled here. To apply for a domestic violence protection order, call 702-455-1500 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Virtual Town Hall Series

Legal Aid Center offered a series of virtual town halls that addressed critical legal subjects for individuals affected by COVID-19.

If you missed any of our town halls, you can visit our YouTube channel for videos covering what you should do if you cannot pay rent, what you need to know about entering into a repayment plan with your landlord, and more by clicking here.

Other Resources

Legal Aid Center manages the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, which is a multi-agency resource center for anyone impacted by the mass shooting on October 1, 2017; victims of crime throughout Nevada; and Southern Nevada first responders. The Resiliency Center is open for walk-ins and available to assist with needs in person, by phone, or by email. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled through 702-455-2433 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.vegasstrongrc.org to learn more.

For information about our Community Legal Education Classes and to access the schedule and remote login information (by computer or phone), click here.

For information about our Ask-A-Lawyer Programclick here.

To our incredible staff, supporters and community partners,

As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment and reflect back on some of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s highlights from 2019:  

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Children’s Attorneys Project

Our Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP) achieved an incredible milestone and announced that we are now representing every child in foster care in Clark County. Just as significantly, the National Association of Counsel for Children announced that out of all the law firms in the country, the Children’s Attorneys Project won the inaugural Outstanding Children’s Law Office award!  My own personal highlight from 2019 was hearing one of our former child clients, Stephanie, speak at CAP’s 20th anniversary event. You could hear a pin drop as Stephanie described the difference having a lawyer made in her life. The first time Stephanie entered foster care, before she had an attorney, no one asked her what she wanted, and she was returned to a living situation where she did not feel safe.

When Stephanie entered foster care a second time, she was appointed a CAP attorney who fought for her rights. Thanks to her CAP lawyer, Stephanie’s wish to live permanently with her grandmother was granted and for the first time in her life, she felt safe.  Our dedicated CAP team handles very tough cases, often involving innocent children with broken bones, who have been sexually abused, and are suffering from emotional damage. But our team is buoyed by the fact that they make a difference in the lives of our clients like Stephanie. It is an honor to represent these children. 


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Guardianship Advocacy Program

On the other end of the age spectrum, just four years ago, our community was rocked by a scandal in our guardianship system. Seniors and adults with disabilities were being treated like chattel, having their estates depleted and their civil liberties ignored. They were being forcibly moved from their homes and put in group homes, with no oversight. The Nevada Legislature, at the urging of Nevada Supreme Court Guardianship Commission, added a protection in the law – the right to counsel.  This allows an attorney to get involved in the case before someone is ordered to be under a guardianship. Based upon Legal Aid Center’s consistently strong record of representing the most vulnerable, we were asked to provide that representation. We assembled the finest lawyers anywhere and now have 1,902 open adult guardianship cases handled by 15 attorneys!  The system is changing as a result; predatory guardians no longer successfully prey on the most vulnerable. Where there is money, there is often someone standing by to take advantage, but with our watchful team, the rampant abuses we saw in the past will no longer flourish.


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Consumer Rights Project

In 2019, our Consumer Rights Project team helped tenants stung by illegal rent and fee increases and, as part of a multi-pronged attack, issued a legal opinion to landlords across the Las Vegas valley to stop illegal evictions and lease terminations, an opinion that would ultimately be utilized by law enforcement, local media, and others to protect tenants.  We settled a class action case involving some 2,736 Nevada consumers whose cars had been repossessed and improperly sold, obtaining more than $1.3 million worth of relief for them, included wiping out all outstanding judgments and deficiency balances and deleting negative information on their credit reports.  A long-time class action was settled, with hundreds of thousands of dollars being given to an Emergency Rent Fund to serve the community. Predatory car dealers, payday lenders, and folks ready to financially harm our clients had to deal with our team. We achieved an impressive result by overcoming 35 payday loan lobbyists to enact a payday loan consumer protection database in the Nevada Legislature despite heavy opposition, which will hopefully be a game changer in our fight to protect the financially vulnerable from unscrupulous lenders eager to prey upon them. Our consumer rights team continues to be stronger and tougher than ever, handling many different cases along the consumer law spectrum.


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We made significant strides last year with education advocacy on behalf of school aged youth.  Many schools within the Clark County School District do not treat children with disabilities very well, especially minority clients. Arresting kids instead of giving them federally required services is appalling. But our education advocacy team is tackling this problem.  They fight for each client as if the client was their own child. And thanks to the Walter S. Johnson Foundation, we added a team member who is helping children in foster care get back on track to graduate. It is truly inspiring.


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Domestic violence continues to plague our community and legal aid clients. Because of a dearth of funding for legal representation, many victims of domestic violence are forced to represent themselves in court. Troubled by the lack of assistance to those facing violence, the Eighth Judicial District Court turned to Legal Aid Center and asked us to transform victim services at the Courthouse, creating forms and one-on-one assistance for those trying to navigate the court system on their own. As a result, Legal Aid Center assisted 13,298 victims of violence in 2019 at the Courthouse, in addition to the 51,222 individuals we assisted with family court issues. We are proud to partner with the Court to serve those who are vulnerable, and we are proud of the amazing team we have assembled to help those in need. And even though our dedicated staff with the Family Justice Project takes case after case, they decided to represent individuals in TPO Court through a pilot program established last year called High Risk Temporary Protection Order Program.  Our legal representation makes a difference in the relief awarded to victims. 


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Vegas Strong Resiliency Center

After successfully participating in the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, a multi-agency, one-stop shop assisting victims and survivors of the October 1 shooting, Clark County asked Legal Aid Center to undertake management of the Resiliency Center. In March, 2019, we did so and from March through December 2019, we provided services to many of the 22,000 individuals affected by the October 1 event. Trauma is something that is not easily healed, and we are honored to assist the victims, connect them to services, and navigate the large number of issues that have arisen following the event, such as hospital debt, unemployment claims, and a myriad of civil legal aid issues. This was a huge undertaking, but thanks to the Resiliency Center team, we established the national model for a victim’ center in the aftermath of a mass casualty. 


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Immigration Advocacy Program

Our immigration advocacy team dealt with a large number of setbacks for our clients with laws and policies changing. But the quality of their advocacy has never been stronger. Survivors of human trafficking, abused children abandoned in this country, and victims of violence received help from some of the finest attorneys in the state. Two memorable moments: a trafficking victim begging an undercover detective to help her – after years of litigation, a trafficking visa was issued to this young mother, giving her a chance when she hadn’t had many. And a political whistleblower who would have been killed if he was returned to his home country was granted asylum, changing his life forever. Difficult, life-changing work. 

In 2019, we represented 1,255 individuals in our Immigration Program; assisting individuals of domestic violience, human trafficking, and asylum. 


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Pro Bono Project

In December 2019, our pro bono team rocked Las Vegas with the most successful Pro Bono Awards Luncheon to date. Convincing busy lawyers to stop and help the poor is hard work, but our team impresses everyone with the belief in pro bono and the culture of pro bono they have created in our legal community. We broke our record for the most hours donated. Our pro bono volunteers helped 2,620 individuals and consulted with 3,875 individuals through our Ask-A-Lawyer programs in 2019.


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Our team rarely said “no” to any outreach event. We attended events to help the military and the homeless. We helped at immigration fairs, back to school events – exceeding our record of more than 70 events. 


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Civil Law and Family Law Self-Help Centers

Our Civil Law and Family Law Self Help Centers? I don’t know how they do it. They treat every person who walks in, over 112,000 a year (!) with courtesy and respect. There is a reason we call these centers (legal) emergency rooms. They triage and help hundreds a day. And the websites? Everyone in the community turns to us to get their forms and legal information, even the lawyers. It is part of the legal delivery system we have created for civil legal aid in our community. 


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Access to Justice Endowment Campaign

We are proud that the community turns to us when there is a legal need or crisis. But creating new programs when funding may end is difficult. Because of that, and to ensure that our organization has a long-term, stable source of funding undergirding Legal Aid Center in perpetuity, our Board of Directors embarked on creating an endowment fund. The effort, chaired by Bill Boyd, Dick Morgan, Bob Dickerson, and Patty Lee, successfully completed its campaign in 2019. This effort would not have been possible without the unbelievable generosity of the Engelstad Family Foundation who gave us a challenge grant of $10,000,000: for every dollar we raised, the Foundation agreed to match it with two dollars, up to $10,000,000. Over the past four years, we received 305 donations and pledges, allowing us to meet the goal and receive the match. As a result, our organization is in a much better position to meet the challenges of tomorrow facing our community. 

The need for civil legal aid (and justice!) in this community is enormous – over 800,000 qualify for civil legal aid, and except for a couple of areas, in the civil arena, there is no right to an attorney if you cannot afford one. But thanks to funders who support justice, our organization grew with the addition of 12 new attorney positions and 13 new staff positions, resulting in a 21.9% increase in staff.  We could not have taken on this growth without the tremendous work of our entire admin team. 


2020 Goals

In 2020, we have no plans for resting. In March, we will announce a new program to help more employees who are the backbone of our economy.  We are also planning on branching out to represent minors in guardianship actions, many of whom are vulnerable to exploitation without representation.  And we hope to make more progress in representing children with legal educational issues – if kids don’t graduate, our community will not thrive.

With all that we accomplished in 2019 and with the new projects that are in store for 2020, it should be easy to see how incredibly proud I am of this organization and the heart and soul that is poured into it every day by our amazing staff. Whether you are a dedicated volunteer, a funder, a partner, or a friend, thank you for being part of our mission of access to justice for all and for helping us achieve so much for over 144,000 people in 2019. I can’t thank you enough.

With Gratitude,

Barbara Buckley,
Executive Director

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Legal Aid Center's Community Justice Fellowship
Sponsored by Paul Padda Law

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada awards a one-year Community Justice Fellowship to a law student graduate, outgoing judicial law clerk, or an attorney with less than three years of postgraduate legal experience who wants to work in a public interest law firm and learn how the top legal aid in Nevada assists over 187,000 individuals a year. 

Please visit  Paul Padda Law for information on the sponsor of the Community Justice Fellowship.

The application period for 2024-2025 is closed. 

Click here for the Application.

About the Fellowship

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The fellow provides critical assistance to the thousands of low-income and vulnerable clients who are assisted by Legal Aid Center each year. The Community Justice Fellowship is designed to give new attorneys valuable legal training and the opportunity to gain practical experience in the areas of practice handled by Legal Aid Center. The purpose of the fellowship is not only to assist with the great unmet legal need at Legal Aid Center, but to expose the fellow to the workings of a public interest law practice. 

The fellow rotates through Legal Aid Center’s project areas and get exposed to all areas of practice, from interviewing vulnerable clients to processing cases to final resolution in:  

The Children’s Attorneys Project, which represents thousands of abused and neglected children in the foster care system, gives clients a voice to ensure they are not separated from siblings and are timely reunited with parents or grandparents or adopted quicker so they are not traumatized by long stays in foster care. 

The Family Justice Project, which represents victims of domestic violence, provides clients with a vital lifeline to reclaim a life free from violence by obtaining protective orders, divorce decrees, and custody orders. If the victim is an immigrant, the fellow assists in obtaining immigration-related relief under the Violence Against Women Act or other victim-based relief.

The Consumer Rights Project, which helps victims of financial fraud and exploitation, fights against abusive practices that cause great economic hardship. Our newest program includes protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from unnecessary guardianships, ensuring their voices are heard, their liberty is not unduly restricted, and their savings are not depleted by those who seek to take advantage of them. 

Community Justice Fellows 

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Additional Information

Feel free to email or call Taylor Altman, Esq., at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada for any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or 702-386-1534. 

Please visit Paul Padda Law for information on the sponsor of the Community Justice Fellowship. 

 

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Filling out this form does not guarantee you a spot in the upcoming program.  If you are eligible, we will contact you by email or phone before the event to provide you with a registration number, appointment time, location and other important information. If you have questions, please call 702-386-1070 Ext. 1755.

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APPLICATION:
Inaugural 2017 Fellowship

  1. The application proposal is due no later than 5:00 pm on January 23, 2017. The Committee will review the proposals and announce the Fellowship recipient on February 15, 2017.  

  2. Proposals must include a cover letter, resume, and narrative application.  The narrative application is limited to five (5) numbered pages with one inch margins. Brevity is preferred, so if you can describe your project in less than 5 pages, please feel free to do so.

The narrative should include:

An overview

A program description including project purpose, project’s target population, documented community need for the project, specific impact of this project, steps required before implementation, hurdles to implementation, whether the concept has been tried in any communities, timeline, and budget (if any costs are involved other than the time spent planning/implementing the proposal.)

Conclusion

Proposals should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Inaugural 2017 Fellowship

  1. What does a winning proposal look like?

    A winning proposal presents an idea that is likely to either:
    a) Lead to an increase in pro bono participation
    b) Identify a barrier to access to justice and a way to eliminate the barrier

  2. Can the idea have been tried before, either in the State or country?

    Yes.  The idea may be new or it can be a previously considered idea with a new implementation proposal.  It may have been tried before somewhere in the country.

  3. Is there anyone I can speak to about my idea and if it might work?

    Yes!  As long as you do not speak to anyone on the Selection Committee (ask first if they are on it), you may speak to anyone you wish about your idea. There is no such thing as a ban on communication with this Fellowship!  For 2017, we have three project advisors available to speak to you:

    Angela Washington, Director, Access to Justice Commission, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 702-384-0504

    Kimberly Abbott, Former Pro Bono Director, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 702-386-1470

    Ogonna Brown, 2015 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 702-791-0308

  4. When does the Fellowship begin/end and how much does it pay?

          a. The Fellowship begins on May 15, 2017 through August 15, 2017 (dates negotiable).
          b. The Fellowship stipend is $10,000.

 

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offers all of our program services to veterans and active-duty military in our community.

Legal Aid Center, in partnership with the Nevada Attorney General Office of Military Legal Assistance, offers free legal assistance to veterans throughout the year. Details about this program are found here. You can find information about other Ask-A-Lawyer programs here.

VETERANS RESOURCES

  • Legal Aid Center assists veterans with free legal advice, representation, and information about various civil legal issues including consumer issues related to car purchases, leases, and repairs;  foreclosure, other housing matters including manufactured housing issues; bankruptcy; debt collection matters; miscellaneous contract issues; and family law matters.  Please visit all of our program areas on this website to learn how we can assist you with your legal issue.  
  • Veterans who need legal representation in any of our program areas can apply for our services. 
  • To apply for services, come to the office during walk-in hours, which are Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding major holidays. Bring your identification and any relevant documents and you will meet with an intake advocate.

MILITARY RESOURCES

  • Active duty men and women in need of legal services in any of our program areas are subject to double income guidelines and will be assisted subject to approval when (1) the dispute/issue would not have occurred but for the military service; (2) the issue relates to financial hardship such as garnishment, payday loans, or other financial predatory practices; (3) the matter is referred by the Office of Military Legal Assistance; or (4) other significant and compelling circumstances are involved.  Click here to view standard income guidelines.
  • For pro bono attorneys assisting veterans, JAG officers, and staff, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will provide trainings on landlord/tenant issues and other general consumer issues so you can better assist your clients. To request a training or for more information please submit an email inquiry here.

For information on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act for active-duty military, click the links below:

Legal Aid Center offers all of our program areas to Veterans in our community.  Veterans who are accepted for legal representation will be assigned one of our pro bono attorneys or a staff attorney. 

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About the pro bono project

The Pro Bono Project coordinates private attorneys who generously volunteer to provide free legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. While the attorneys do not charge the clients their hourly rates, the clients are responsible for any costs in the case that cannot be waived.

Through the Project, pro bono attorneys provide assistance with matters including, but not limited to, real estate, consumer fraud, bankruptcy, and family law, including representation of domestic violence victims and child victims of abuse/neglect.

The attorneys who contribute their services to residents of Clark County through our Project are honored each year at a Pro Bono Awards Luncheon. Volunteers who contribute more than 100 hours in a year have their names added to a Pro Bono Honor Roll plaque displayed in our lobby.

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