THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION January
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January Hearsay Contributors
Bill Thayer
Schauermann Thayer
Bill previously advised and represented clients in personal injury and wrongful death claims and litigation from 1980 to 2021. He continues to serve the team as “of-counsel.”
Christina Phelan
Phelan Law Office
Christina Phelan practices criminal law with a focus on juvenile defense and therapeutic courts. She has served on the Hearsay Committee since 2013.
Craig Schauermann
Schauermann Thayer
Before going of counsel July 1, 2015, Craig advised and advocated for his clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases for nearly 40 years.
In Loving Memory of Jeff Jacobs
Meet: Alyssa Lax I’m New Here! Hi,
Where are you from?
I'm originally from So in a town that's halfw Palm Springs. It was throughout the summ the heat so I figured
Where do you work?
I work in the Survivor Support Program at the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program.
How long have you been working in Clark County?
I've been working in Clark County since February and was admitted to practice in Washington in June.
How are you liking it so far?
Clark County has been so welcoming! I have really enjoyed working in a mid-sized bar; I went to law school in a county with a bar of 9000+ and just before coming here I worked in a county with a bar of about 60. I like that the Clark County legal community has a lot to offer yet is still close-knit and it's fairly easy to get to know people.
What is your favorite part of your job?
I feel really lucky to have great colleagues. Sometimes the work is tough, but doing it alongside an amazing team makes weathering the challenges and celebrating the wins that much better.
What neighborhood do you live in?
I live over the bridge in the Portland area.
Do you have any pets?
C’mon, look at that sweater! Favorite vacation? Favorite restaurant in
There are so many great restaurants in the area, so it's hard to choose. A standout for me is DarSalam, especially the downtown Portland location. The food is delicious, the service is great, and they make a killer beet margarita.
Drink of choice - beer, wine, coffee?
Scotland and Ireland--I was there at the end of February in 2020 and flew back just days before lockdown was announced. I had the opportunity to stay in a 500-year-old castle just outside of Inverness that had previously been a jail/courthouse and even stayed in the suite that had been a courtroom. It was only mildly haunted. I also stayed in a farmhouse near Dublin where our host made fresh scones and tea every morning, told us stories about the area, and introduced us to his cows! It was incredible to see centuries-old architecture and the topography was stunning.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
As of this year, I have been to all 50 states. My parents made it a priority for my sibling and I to see as much of the country
Thank you to Alyssa for sharing. Say hello next time you see her around!
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Clark County Bar Association
December 3, 2024
Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting December 3, 2024
1.Called to order 12:06 pm, Wechselblatt, Petersen, Melnick, Larson, Sutanto, Busby, Rapp, Mendoza, Hawke and Executive Director Darco
2. November 6, 2024 board meeting minutes: Motion to Approve (Hawke/Rapp) Approved
3. Treaurer’s Report (Melnick) Financials in board folder. November went as expected; we are ahead of last year. No concerns. Barrister’s Ball deposit is coming due soon.
4. Family Law Section Funds (Melnick) The reserve analysis has been completed. Board members will meet with FLS board members.
5. Membership Committee and Drive (Wechselblatt): 2024/2025 members:384 (2023/2024: 439 members). We need to get 450 members for this fiscal year to meet our budget projections. Forming a Membership Engagement Committee which will meet 12/13/24 to discuss outreach and goals. Looking for non board members to join this committee along with board members. Interested? Contact Ben or Deb. The first priority is to concentrate on those who have not renewed their CCBA membership yet.
6. Lawyer Fee Survey: This project has not been progressing. Will evaluate whether to continue with it.
7. Lawyer Referral Service: There were not many responses to the July 2024 survey regarding the service. Goals are to 1) develop a tracking process to monitor outcomes after the CCBA attorney referral is made 2) make the service generate revenue for the CCBA. Possible January meeting.
8. Motion to Ratify email Vote: Motion to ratify board member email vote approving holiday bonuses for CCBA employees (Melnick/Wechselblatt) Approved
