SBA NEWSLETTER WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW
Message from Your FullTime VP, Dallas (And yes, he DID used to have a beard!)
While I miss you all dearly, I am thankful that we live in a time that allows us to continue our world-class legal education from the safety of our homes: Keep up your amazing work! To our graduating colleagues, please do not let these circumstances diminish the magnitude of your accomplishment. This is but one semester in your much larger academic and professional journey, and your continued success is inevitable. I admire you. To those of us that have the privilege of returning to Boyd next year, I cannot wait to see you at school again. This challenge is temporary; it shall pass. Most of all, I am thankful for our collective strength. It is incredible to see student organizations and administration continue with regular activities and business as usual. Clearly, our resolve is much stronger than any virus.
Upcoming Events Monday- CDO and SOA: info session for moot court at 12:10 pm Tuesday- (1) CDO: video interview tips and tricks at 12:15 pm (2) Town hall at 5:30 pm (re: diploma privilege) Wednesday- Whaddup Wednesday (re: journal write-on) at 12:10 pm and 5:30 pm Thursday- (1) Clinic info session at 5 pm (2) SBA bar review at 7:30 pm Friday- Virtual Lunch with Lawyers: Commercial Litigation at 12 pm
2019 - 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW
SBA Justice Award HON. BRENDA WEKSLER
Judge Weksler joined the Court in 2019 following 16 years as a trial attorney at the Federal Public Defender Office. She has a wide array of litigation experience in federal court representing indigent clients charged with various federal crimes. She taught seminars on several topics across the country, including evidentiary and procedural issues, and was the Trial Training Director for the Federal Public Defender’s Office from 2012-2019. Judge Weksler graduated from Boyd in 2002.
SBA Advocacy Award NV State Senator Yvanna Cancela
SBA Service Award
Yvanna Cancela represents Nevada’s 10th district in the State Senate. She was appointed to the seat in December 2016 and became the first Latina to ever serve in the Chamber. Her work has focused on drug cost transparency and increasing access to affordable healthcare. She chaired the Natural Resources committee and served on Commerce and Labor. Yvanna’s career has been dedicated to community engagement and mobilization. When not in session, Yvanna works as the executive director of the Immigrant Workers Citizenship Project. Yvanna is a fellow colleague and 3L at Boyd.
Marisa Rodriguez, Esq.
Marisa is a Senior Deputy City Attorney with the City of North Las Vegas. She serves as counsel to the city council, city departments, and various city commissions. Marisa was nominated by Senator Cortez-Masto to be a member of the Bipartisan Judicial Selection Commission in Southern Nevada. She serves on the Advisory Board to the Justice Douglas Fellowship Program at Boyd. Last year, she founded the Latino Bar Association’s ¡Andale! 5K which raised over $40,000 to fund scholarships for LSAT preparation. She graduated from Boyd in 2013.
Dean of the Year
Student Organization of the Year
Dean Brian Wall
La Voz
Faculty member of the Year Professor Stacey Tovino
Admin member of the Year Nikki Harris
Jason Frierson Student Org. Stand Out Service Award Public Interest Law Association
Best New Student Organization Workplace Law Club
IMPORTANT NEWS ON COVID-19 IN NEVADA Governor Sisolak has extended the shut down of all non-essential businesses until April 30th. The Southern Nevada Health District announced 1,836 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada. #StayHomeForNevada https://www.unlv.edu/coronavirus
Mental Health & Wellness Student Counseling and Psychological Services. is continuing mental health care via telephone, and in-person visits only for individuals who are in crisis. Services are offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 702-895-3627 7 Cups - Connects you with caring listeners for free emotional support (https://www.7cups.com) Moodlifters - Peer led mental wellness program (https://moodlifters.com)
Libby: Check out e-books and audiobooks from your local library (https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/) Virtual Museum Tours - Visit museums around the world from the comfort of your own home (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/1 2-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online) Creative Bug - A free online video service for craft tutorials available through the Clark County Libraries and Henderson Libraries districts. (https://lvccld.org/blogs/post/freearts-and-crafts-video-classes-are-nowavailable-with-creativebug/)
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