Clark County Judicial Mentorship Program – A Preview

by Judge James Smith

The Clark County Superior Court Diversity Committee, in partnership with Clark County District Court, is working to implement a local judicial mentorship program. The program is expected to begin in the fall of 2023 with the goal of expanding diversity on the local bench. With this goal in mind, the intent is to provide information, training, and mentorship for local attorneys from a wide variety of perspectives, life experiences, and legal backgrounds. Additionally, the hope is to increase awareness and interest in the possibilities of a judicial career among attorneys from diverse backgrounds. The central component will be pairing participants with judicial officer mentors. There will also be multiple training sessions on a broad variety of topics. Judge Emily Sheldrick is leading the ongoing development of this program and the local bar can expect more information to be released in the coming months about the application process and curriculum.