THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION September 2023 HearSay
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September Hearsay Contributors
Jane Clark
Jane Clark Legal PC
Jane Clark has focused her practice on handling medical malpractice cases for more than 30 years. Additionally,Jane has chaired the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the Clark County Bar Association for more than 10 years.
Alexa Ritchie
Landerholm, P.S
Alexa has worked with clients in Guardianship matters since 2012, and in Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration since 2014.
Whitney Hawke
Wheeler Boyd, Attorneys at Law
Whitney Hawke is a partner at Wheeler Boyd. Her practice focuses primarily on family law.
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Remembering an Unforgettable Man: Trent Kunz page 10 “The Mayhew” page 18 6
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Well, this is officially my last President’s Message. By the time you read this, I will have turned over the reins to the very capable Whitney Hawke and will simply be lurking in the background of CCBA Board Meetings as Immediate Past President. This transition couldn’t have come at a better time, as I am expecting a baby in October. As I move on to new adventures as a mother of two and take a small step back from the legal community for a few months, I am very grateful to have been able to serve you all as President for the last year. I am especially grateful for the wonderful Board I have been able to work with: Whitney, Ben Melnick, LeAnn Larson, Erica Acquadro, Deb Wechselblatt, Owen Sutanto, and Jesse Jacobs. And of course, I never would have survived this year or appeared competent as President at all without the wonderful Lisa Darco assisting me at every step.
I really do love this organization and the things we accomplish every year. In particular, I have such a deep appreciation for all of the social events we are able to put on, which bring members of our community together to interact in a non-adversarial forum. It is always so much fun to get to know one another through activities and laughter and food/ beverages, and our social events really highlight just how special the members of the Clark County legal community are. So while I may not be in charge of the Bar any longer, you will always find me on the CCBA Social Committee and wandering around the Barristers Ball or Summer Soiree.
Thanks to everyone who put up with me for the last year. Whitney, you’re up…
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Clark County Bar Association
August 1, 2023
Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting August 1, 2023
Called to order 12:08 pm. Phelan, Hawke, Larson, Melnick, Wechselblatt and Executive Director Darco July 7, 2023 board meeting minutes: Motion to Approve (Hawke/Wechselblatt) Approved
Treasurer’s Report (Melnick): Reviewed financial reports for July. Still in the black, but only slightly and likely temporarily due to coming expenses.
Ongoing Action Items
Committee Reports:
Hearsay Committee:(Hawke) articles developing about community court and a memorial tribute. Articles are due the 15th day of the month prior to publication.
Social Committee:(Phelan) Lawyer Luau is this month. The committee will meet soon. CLE Committee: no update
DEI Committee: (Wechselblatt) Street Law program planning is ongoing.
Membership Committee: no update
Previous Action Items
Judicial Survey: (Hawke) email will be drafted
Proposed Slate of Officers for 2023/2024: (Phelan) Great applicant pool for the two open Trustee positions. The subcommittee will meet to review applications and propose a slate for approval at the September 5th board meeting. The approved slate will then be voted on by the membership at the Annual Meeting on September 18th.
Current Action Items
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Fun: Lawyer Luau 8/19/23, Golf Tournament 8/25/23, Softball 9/10/23
Annual Meeting (Also fun. Come have lunch with your colleagues.) Red Cross Building September 18th at noon. $25 for lunch, $25 for CLE (View from the Bench), $45 for both
Adjourned 12:26
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