GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS 2015 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM GUIDE JULY 9 11, 2015 MOTIF SEATTLE

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1 GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS 2015 ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM GUIDE JULY 9 11, 2015 MOTIF SEATTLE

2 Dunlap & Laxalt LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Colleagues: Personal Injury Attorneys Welcome to the State Bar of Nevada s 2015 Annual Meeting! The theme of this year s conference is Gear Up for Success: Practical Solutions for the Business of Law. We re excited to have you with us in downtown Seattle and encourage you to relax, connect with colleagues, and take advantage of the many learning opportunities. This year s programming has a variety of educational seminars that represent timely topics of interest to Nevada attorneys such as using cloud computing in a law practice, working with Nevada s new Court of Appeals, tips for building client relationships and attracting work from in-house counsel. The Annual Meeting is also replete with social and networking opportunities beginning with the Welcome Reception and auction to benefit the Nevada Bar Foundation s law related education program and culminating with the President s Reception (cocktails and dinner) Friday evening at the Seattle Art Museum. PROTECTING VICTIMS RIGHT IN NEVADA SINCE 1970 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Please Join Us July 9 11, in Seattle to Welcome Our Long-Time Friend and Colleague Pres. Elect Larry Digesti as Our New State Bar President As always, thank you to the speakers and State Bar section leaders who make this meeting a success. I d like to highlight the work of Young Lawyer s Section for producing our sixth annual Trial Academy, presented by a stellar group of lawyers and members of the judiciary. The CLE program presenters who have dedicated a significant amount of their time to produce the excellent programming in store for you deserve our appreciation. Please also join me in extending a thank you to the State Bar s Annual Meeting Planning Committee which includes President Elect Larry Digesti, Board of Governors members Gene Leverty and Ann Morgan, Executive Director Kimberly Farmer, Deputy Executive Director Lisa Dreitzer, CLE Assistant Director Stephanie Hirsch and CLE Coordinator Marchelle Hedrick. To our loyal sponsors and exhibitors your continued support of the Annual Meeting helps to make this all possible. Finally, have fun and take advantage of all that Seattle has to offer! Elana T. Graham President, State Bar of Nevada ANNUAL MEETING SEAT TLE

3 EXHIBITORS SPONSORS Please take time to visit our exhibitors located on the Fourth Floor Foyer. EXHIBIT SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, JULY 9 10 A.M. 5 P.M. FRIDAY, JULY 10 7 A.M. 1 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 11 7 A.M. 1 P.M. The State Bar of Nevada sincerely thanks the firms, businesses and individuals who have sponsored the 2015 Annual Meeting. Without them, this event would not be possible. PRESIDENTIAL GOLD SILVER TRIAL ACADEMY PLATINUM TRIAL ACADEMY GOLD CLE BREAKOUT SPECIAL THANKS KARI STEPHENS RICOH 4 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 5

4 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE MOTIF SEATTLE MEETING ROOMS THURSDAY, JULY 9 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Registration & Exhibits Breakout 5 Bankruptcy Basics for Litigators Breakout 6 Almost Everything You Want to Know About Spinning Your Gears in Alcohol and Drugs...and How to Get Back into Gear 11:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. Conference Welcome Lunch Leadership and the Law 1 P.M. 2 P.M. Burning the Midnight Oil: Tips for Building Client Relationships and Getting a Good Night s Sleep 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Snack Break 11:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS Breakout 7 Gear Up for Nevada Supreme Court Landmark Decisions Impacting Loans Secured by Real Estate Breakout 8 Marriage for All: What Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Means in Nevada FIRST HILL CAPITAL HILL 2:15 P.M. 3:15 P.M. Breakout Sessions Breakout 1 Stormy or Clear? The Forecast for Cloud Computing in Your Practice Breakout 9 Fraud Prevention: How to Prevent Scams on IOLTA Accounts 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Tour Seattle (Self-Guided or the Underground Tour for those that RSVP d) FOURTH FLOOR SEATTLE BALLROOM PIONEER FOURTH FLOOR FOYER Breakout 2 Getting It Right with Client Selection 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. President s Reception and Dinner Breakout 3 Who s Your Daddy? Thinking Outside the DNA Box 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Nevada Supreme Court: Big Case Review 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. Swearing-in Ceremony & Awards TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. General Session: Direct and Cross Examination BELLTOWN 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Welcome Reception 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Dine Around 9:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. Late Night with Larry TRIAL ACADEMY 10:00 A.M. 10:10 A.M. Opening Remarks 10:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. General Session: Themes and Theories 11:20 A.M. 12:20 P.M. General Session: Opening Statements and Voir Dire 1:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Small Group Session: Opening Statements and Voir Dire FRIDAY, JULY 10 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. Bonus Session: Fastcase 7:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. Continental Breakfast 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. Friends of Bill W. Meeting 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Breakfast Bonus Session: Tips for Practicing in the Nevada Court of Appeals 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. A View From The Inside: How to Solicit & Attract Work from In-House Counsel 10:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. Breakout Sessions Breakout 4 Summary Judgment Evidence: Don t Let Poor Presentation Get in the Way of a Good Motion 10:40 A.M. 1:10 P.M. Small Group Session: Direct and Cross Examination 1:15 P.M. 2:15 P.M. General Session: Jury Instructions SATURDAY, JULY 11 7 A.M. 8 A.M. Breakfast 7 A.M. 8 A.M. Bonus Session: Fastcase 8 A.M. 9 A.M. Breakout Sessions Breakout 10 Clearing the Smoke: Medical Marijuana in the Workplace Breakout 11 Ethics of Marketing, Social Media and Creating an Online Presence 9:15 A.M. 10:15 A.M. Breakout Sessions Breakout 12 In the Weeds with Natural Resources Law: From Starting Your Practice to Successful Day-to-Day Practice Breakout 13 Another Tool in the Belt: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know About Recent Construction Cases and Statutory Changes 10:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M. When Bias Rears its Ugly Head: Consequences in Litigation and to the Profession 11:45 A.M. 12:45 P.M Supreme Court Year in Review TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. General Session: Closing Arguments 10:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. Small Group Session: Closing Arguments THIRD FLOOR EMERALD BALLROOM 12:35 P.M. 12:40 P.M. Closing Remarks 6 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 7

5 DAY 1: THURSDAY, JULY 9 DAY 1: THURSDAY, JULY 9 9:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS Location: Fourth Floor Foyer 11:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. CONFERENCE WELCOME LUNCH LEADERSHIP AND THE LAW Speaker: Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison will kick off the 2015 Annual Meeting at a luncheon where he will present the keynote address, focusing on great leaders whose careers began in the law. This historical perspective will begin with an overview of past presidents, governors, religious figures, and leaders of social movements who have demonstrated leadership and will continue on to lawyers currently serving our nation and State. Lt. Governor Hutchison will also discuss why lawyers are so often leaders and how legal training contributes to their success. Location: Seattle Ballroom Seattle attorney, Grover E. Cleveland, will present this interactive program on fostering strong client relationships even when things get crazy. This program will cover current trends impacting clients, obstacles to providing great client service, and ways to overcome those obstacles and provide great service. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and insights on building strong relationships with clients. 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. SNACK BREAK Location: Fourth Floor Foyer 2:15 P.M. 3:15 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT 1: STORMY OR CLEAR? THE FORECAST FOR CLOUD COMPUTING IN YOUR PRACTICE practical advice as to how an attorney can avoid such clients in the future. BREAKOUT 3: WHO S YOUR DADDY? THINKING OUTSIDE THE DNA BOX Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Probate & Estate Planning Section Speakers: Alice S. Denton and Jarien L. Cho Sponsored by: Dyer Lawrence Law Firm This seminar will discuss the applicability of the Nevada Parentage Act (NRS 126) in Probate and Estate Planning and its effect on Intestate Succession and Inheritance. The program will focus upon the definition of child under NRS and the parent/child relationship as defined under NRS 126 (Nevada Parentage Statute), including issues of standing and time-bar. The program will discuss a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision addressing the interplay between the NRS 126 and Title 12. 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. NEVADA SUPREME COURT: BIG CASE REVIEW Presented by: Chief Justice James W. Hardesty, Justice Michael Cherry, Justice Michael Douglas, Justice Mark Gibbons, Justice Kristina Pickering, Justice Ronald Parraguire and Justice Nancy Saitta. Sponsored by: Dunlap & Laxalt Moderated by: Richard Pocker Join the Nevada Supreme Court for a review of 2015 s most influential cases. At this session, the author of the majority decision will present the advance opinion, with follow up comment by the dissenting Justice. As time permits, the Court will take audience questions. Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Real Property Section 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL: TIPS FOR BUILDING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS AND GETTING A GOOD NIGHT S SLEEP Speaker: Grover Cleveland Sponsored by: Parsons Behle & Latimer Speakers: H. Daniel Smith and Nishan DeSilva Sponsored by: Litigation Services CLE CREDIT: 0.5 GENERAL ETHICS Presented by two leading experts in the field, this seminar/roundtable focuses on the business, practical and ethical issues to consider when contemplating moving some or all of your practice to the cloud. BREAKOUT 2: GETTING IT RIGHT WITH CLIENT SELECTION Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Solo & Small Practice Section Speaker: Mark Bassingthwaighte, ALPS Sponsored by: Leverty & Associates Law Chtd. Location: Pioneer (Fourth Floor) Attorneys continue to find themselves involved with problem clients for any number of reasons. This programs asks the question why and shares 8 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 9

6 DAY 1: THURSDAY, JULY 9 member benefits 4:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY & AWARDS PRESENTATION Please join us in presenting the following awards: Presidential Award, Medal of Justice Award, Volunteer of the Year and Young Lawyer of the Year 5:30 P.M. 7:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by: McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP Location: Emerald Ballroom (Third Floor) Insurance is the cornerstone of Leverty & Associates Law Chartered Light appetizers and refreshments will be served as attendees have a chance to mingle and bid on a must-have item at the 2nd Annual Silent and Live Auction, benefitting the Nevada Bar Foundation. 7:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. DINE AROUND Join your colleagues for dinner at a local restaurant selected for you. This is a great opportunity to renew old acquaintances and network with those you haven t had the opportunity to meet. Dinner at your own expense. Sign-up sheets located at the registration table (refer to pg 26). (front row l to r) William R. Ginn, Jess P. Rinehart (back row l to r) Vernon E. ( Gene ) Leverty, Patrick R. Leverty Assisting clients in insurance matters since Willow Street, Reno, NV www. renoinsuranceattorney.com 9:00 P.M. 10:30 P.M. LATE NIGHT WITH LARRY Sponsored by: University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law Location: Motif Porch TRIAL ACADEMY Meet us back at the hotel as we welcome the State Bar of Nevada s newly sworn in President Larry Digesti to his term in office. 10:00 A.M. 10:10 A.M. OPENING REMARKS 10:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: THEMES AND THEORIES Presented by: Christopher Lalli and Brenda Weksler This session will help participants develop a trial theme and explain the importance of weaving that theme through their case from the very first interaction with the jury. 11:20 A.M. 12:20 P.M. GENERAL SESSION: OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE Presented by: Hon. Rob Bare and Dominic Gentile During this session, the instructors will explain how a thoroughly prepared and powerfully delivered opening statement can win a trial. The students will also learn tips for conducting an effective voir dire and gain insight into what the court expects from counsel during this phase of the trial. Following the lecture, participants will break off into smaller groups where they will present an opening statement and practice voir dire techniques. During that small group session, they will receive one-on-one feedback from a team of instructors. 1:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE Location: Capital Hill, Emerald 1, First Hill Working lunch sponsored by: As a member of the State Bar of Nevada, you have access to a variety of free or discounted benefits. Our goal is to help you and your law practice thrive and prosper. We partner with providers whose services are not only valuable, but will help improve your bottom line. SBN Career Center Available to all active members of the bar, Fastcase is your key to free and unlimited online legal research. Not only do you save time and money, so does your client. Access Fastcase anytime from your desktop, iphone or ipad and save money each time you do. Clio is the #1 cloud-based legal practice management system for solos and small firms. All State Bar of Nevada members receive a 10% lifetime discount on Clio. LawPay Credit Card Processing enables you to accept credit cards correctly without worrying about commingling your trust and operating accounts. They safely do this for you, at discounted rates, with no annual fees, contracts or minimum processing. ALPS provides a full range of professional liability coverage and is the preferred legal malpractice provider of the State Bar of Nevada. ALPS was created (and is still owned and operated) by attorneys for attorneys. ABA Retirement Funds provides retirement solutions exclusively to the legal community with no out-of-pocket costs to firms of all sizes. Need a job? Need an employee? The Career Center is an excellent resource for job search and recruitment. The FedEx Advantage Program provides discounted rates for all of your shipping needs. Discounted auto rentals, whether you re traveling for business or pleasure. Visit the state bar s Car Rental Discounts webpage for more information and direct links to the Hertz, Avis and Budget reservations sites. To find out more about any of these member benefits, visit: nvbar.org 10 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING Las Vegas: Reno: Toll Free: nvbar.org 11 Untitled-1.indd 1 5/22/ :38:00 AM

7 DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 10 DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 10 7:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS Location: Fourth Floor Foyer 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. BONUS SESSION: INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH ON FASTCASE Presented by: Speaker: Jay Hochman Location: Capital Hill (Fourth Floor) Learn about how Fastcase, a FREE member benefit, can work for you and your firm. This presentation will cover the basics of Fastcase and focus on case law and statute searches. GEAR UP FOR SUCCESS Pat Reily preilly@hollandhart.com Hillwood Drive Las Vegas, NV Holland & Hart is proud to support the State Bar of Nevada. Whether you re gearing up or hitting your stride, our more than 60 lawyers in Nevada are happy to help. Jim Newman jnewman@hollandhart.com Kietzke Lane Reno, NV :00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. FRIENDS OF BILL W. Hosted by: Location: First Hill (Fourth Floor) 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. BREAKFAST BONUS SESSION: TIPS FOR PRACTICING IN THE NEVADA COURT OF APPEALS Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Appellate Litigation Section Speakers: Supreme Court Chief Justice James W. Hardesty, Court of Appeals Chief Judge Michael P. Gibbons, Hon. Jerome Tao, Hon. Abbi Silver and Joel Henriod Moderated by: Paul Ray Sponsored by: State Bar of Nevada Appellate Litigation Section State Bar of Nevada Business Law Section State Bar of Nevada Family Law Section State Bar of Nevada Litigation Section State Bar of Nevada Probate & Trust Law Section State Bar of Nevada Real Property Law Section The distinguished panel members will discuss how a case is processed in the Nevada Court of Appeals, observations from the bench, and practice tips. Join us for a lively discussion with Chief Justice Hardesty and the three inaugural Nevada Court of Appeals Judges, Chief Judge Gibbons, Judge Tao, and Judge Silver, as well as Joel Henriod, a noted appellate attorney with extensive experience handling civil appeals. The discussion will be moderated by Paul Ray of the Appellate Litigation Section of the State Bar of Nevada. Labor and Employment Law Corporate and Business Law Banking and Financial Institution Law Real Estate and Construction Law Estate Planning and Probate Matters Commercial and General Litigation Administrative Agency Matters Family Law Water Law Criminal Law Phone: (775) Mountain Street, Carson City, Nevada :00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE: HOW TO SOLICIT & ATTRACT WORK FROM IN-HOUSE COUNSEL Speakers: Phyllis James, MGM Resorts International; Kyle Stephens, Southwest Gas; and Glen Stevens, United Healthcare Moderated by: Gregg Kamer Sponsored by: Dickinson Wright, PLLC The panel will discuss the dimensions of working with in-house counsel; from legal department structure to decisions for when to use outside counsel and selection of outside counsel. The panel will also provide valuable insight on how to market yourself to attract in-house counsel work. 10:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT 4: SUMMARY JUDGMENT EVIDENCE: DON T LET POOR PRESENTATION GET IN THE WAY OF A GOOD MOTION Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Litigation Section Speakers: Justice Kristina Pickering, Hon. Valerie Adair, Rex Garner and Ryan Lower Sponsored by: Hartwell Thalacker, Ltd. State and Federal judges, who handle a heavy docket of summary judgment motions, frequently face lawyers failure to properly present evidence, which wastes the courts time and the clients money. This CLE will discuss the law governing authentication and admissibility of evidence in the context of summary judgment motions, including step-by-step instructions for common evidence. The CLE will also discuss improving the presentation of summary judgment motions in district court and appellate issues surrounding summary judgments. uniied. Knowledge, innovation and tight-knit legal solutions are the ties that bind our rm. From our expanding Las Vegas office, to offices in Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Washington, D.C. and Toronto, we provide our clients with a local, regional and international network of unparalleled experience in a complete array of legal matters - from corporate to construction and estate planning to personal injury. For more information on our rm, please contact Eric Dobberstein at or edobberstein@dickinsonwright.com WEST SUNSET ROAD, SUITE 200 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ARIZONA KENTUCKY MICHIGAN NEVADA OHIO TENNESSEE WASHINGTON, D.C. TORONTO DICKINSONWRIGHT.COM 12 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 13

8 DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 10 BREAKOUT 5: BANKRUPTCY BASICS FOR LITIGATORS Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Bankruptcy Law Section Speakers: Hon. Bruce Beesley, Rob Charles, Scott Fleming and Allyson Noto Sponsored by: Fennemore Craig Jones Vargas BREAKOUT 6: ALMOST EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SPINNING YOUR GEARS IN ALCOHOL AND DRUGS... AND HOW TO GET BACK INTO GEAR ALWAYS IN YOUR CORNER. This session will take participants through the primary elements in bankruptcy, beginning with the effect of an automatic stay upon commencement of a bankruptcy action through discovery proceedings. The speakers will also delve into issues such as employment as counsel, attorney and medical liens, and the removal of claims from State to Bankruptcy Court. Speakers: Kristine Kuzemka, Vickie Mullins and William Will Brown Sponsored by: Ben & Elana Graham Location: Pioneer (Fourth Floor) CLE CREDIT: 1 A.A.MH. (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) This panel will describe the ill effects of alcohol abuse and/or drug abuse and the unintended consequences from a personal perspective. This program will provide a brief overview of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) and the Nevada Lawyer Assistance Program (NLAP). This will also be an interactive CLE in that audience questions will be addressed throughout the hour. WITH $100 MILLION IN IOLTA ACCOUNTS, WE VE GOT YOUR BACK. In the last year, more IOLTA dollars have gone through Bank of Nevada than any other bank in Nevada, which is how we ve been able to provide more than $600,000 in legal aid funding that levels the playing field for those in need. We always go the distance for the industry, and the community. LET S TALK ABOUT YOUR LEGAL INDUSTRY BANKING NEEDS STEVE ANDERSON Built For Business A division of Western Alliance Bank NYSE: WAL bankofnevada.com 5/15 BUSINESS LITIGATION HR COMPLIANCE & ADVICE EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION FENNEMORECRAIG.COM Proud Supporters of the Proud Sponsor of the 2015 State Bar of State Bar of Nevada 2015 Annual Meeting LAW THAT LEADS REACHES NEW HEIGHTS Nevada Annual Meeting: Litigation and Labor & Employment Breakout Sessions Ben & Elana Graham FEARLESS REPRESENTATION. POWERFUL EXPERIENCE. THE WILL TO ACHIEVE. With the backing of more than 200 attorneys with offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Fennemore Craig has 20 lawyers recognized as Best Lawyers in America, 20 lawyers listed as Super Lawyers, 22 lawyers rated as AV lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell, 5 shareholders recognized by Chambers USA, and 18 lawyers recognized as Legal Elite by Nevada Business Magazine. Our attorneys have significant experience in: Government Affairs Employment & Labor Relations Gaming & Hospitality Real Estate Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights & Restructuring Estate Planning & Probate Business Litigation Energy, Telecom & Utilities For strategic assistance getting to the top, please call Ann Morgan, Reno Office Managing Partner, at , amorgan@fclaw.com, or visit FennemoreCraig.com. HARTWELL THALACKER, LTD. Las Vegas, NV STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 15

9 DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 10 DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 10 11:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT 7: GEAR UP FOR NEVADA SUPREME COURT LANDMARK DECISIONS IMPACTING LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Real Property Section Speakers: Michael Buckley, Karen Dennison and John Leach Sponsored by: Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicken, LLP This program will explore the consequences of SFR Investments v. U.S. Bank, the questions left unanswered, anticipated responses from lenders to the opinion, and the exposure of homeowners to larger deficiency judgments and other issues. The speakers will delve into First Financial Bank, N.A. v. Lane and the impact of this case as it relates to the 2011 amendments to the deficiency judgments statute and the 2013 Sandpoint decision. The panel will also address 2015 BDR 55 and other legislation introduced in the 2015 legislative session. BREAKOUT 8: MARRIAGE FOR ALL: WHAT MARRIAGE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES MEANS IN NEVADA Presented by: State Bar of Nevada LGBT Law Section Speakers: Tara Newberry, Kim Surrat and Peter Ashman Sponsored by: Kamer Zucker Abbott In light of the 9th Circuit ruling in Sevcik v Sandoval, practitioners need to understand the implications of marriage recognition for same-sex couples in every facet of practice, particularly family law, trusts & estates, bankruptcy and immigration. BREAKOUT 9: FRAUD PREVENTION: HOW TO PREVENT SCAMS ON IOLTA ACCOUNTS Speakers: James Carrieres and Mike Moder Sponsored by: Bank of Nevada Location: Pioneer (Fourth Floor) Security and fraud experts James Carrieres and Mike Moder will provide insight into the latest fraud scams to include: wire transfer scams targeting law firms, malware scams intended to compromise the security of information and the most up to date safeguards on fraud prevention for your law firm. 6:30 P.M. 10:00 P.M. PRESIDENT S RECEPTION AND DINNER Sponsored by: UNLV, William S. Boyd School of Law University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Location: Seattle Art Museum (see map on pg 27) st Avenue, Seattle, WA Back by popular demand this year s banquet dinner is sure to be a hit! Join us for dinner and music at the Seattle Art Museum. Banquet included in the registration fee. Shuttle service will be provided to the Seattle Art Museum. Shuttles will run continuously from 6:20pm until 10:30 pm. Another option is to walk, as it is just 6 minutes away. Please see walking map on page 27. TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION Presented by: Bruce Hahn and William Brown Instructors will lead participants through the steps of planning direct and cross examinations. Discussion will focus on what to include, what to exclude, strategies for organization and structure, questioning techniques and ethics. After the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in small breakout groups with instructors giving one-on-one feedback. 1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. TOUR SEATTLE Take a walking tour of Seattle s underground, jump aboard the famous Duck Tours, or venture out on your own. Participants have all afternoon on Friday to take in some of Seattle s landmark sites, including the Space Needle, Chihuly Gardens, Pike s Market, and the Gum Wall in Post Alley. If you registered for the Bill Speidel s Underground Tour, please meet us 15 minutes prior to your designated tour time at 608 1st Avenue. The tour begins promptly on the hour, every hour. Our Group Tour times are 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. For further details, please check with the registration desk. See the list of Must-Do s on page :40 A.M. 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: DIRECT & CROSS EXAMINATION Working Lunch 1:15 P.M. 2:15 P.M. GENERAL SESSION: JURY INSTRUCTIONS Presented by: Chief Justice James W. Hardesty and Scott Coffee This session will cover when and how to start preparing jury instructions, settling jury instructions with the court, special verdict forms and the importance of making a record _NevadaBarAd_RD-Mf-ss2.indd 1 5/27/15 10:05 AM 16 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 17

10 DAY 3: SATURDAY, JULY 11 7:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS Location: Fourth Floor Foyer practitioners to familiarize themselves with the basics, be able to spot the issues, and learn where to turn to for further research in order to advise and serve their clients. 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. BREAKFAST Location: Capital Hill (Fourth Floor) 7:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. BONUS SESSION: ADVANCED TIPS FOR ENHANCED LEGAL RESEARCH FASTCASE Presented by: Speaker: Jay Hochman Location: Capital Hill (Fourth Floor) This presentation offers research tips that highlight the advanced features of Fastcase. BREAKOUT 11: ETHICS OF MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND CREATING AN ONLINE PRESENCE Speaker: Jabez LeBret Sponsored by: Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP CLE CREDIT: 1 ETHICS National speaker Jabez LeBret will explore the ethics of client solicitation, comparative speech, competency, advertising and more during this session. Focus areas include how to ethically and properly establish your web presence, ethical issues surrounding one s marketing strategy, social media blunders and how to avoid them, and the complex issues surrounding solicitation. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. BREAKOUT 10: CLEARING THE SMOKE: MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE Presented by: State Bar of Nevada Labor & Employment Law Section Speakers: Matt Cecil, Kathleen England, Eddie Keller, Senator Richard Segerblom Moderated by: JP Kemp Sponsored by: Hartwell Thalacker The speakers will address the ramifications of having medical marijuana users in the workforce at businesses and the rights of employees who may be prescribed and use medical marijuana with a valid medical marijuana card. Issues regarding statutory interpretation and 2015 legislative changes will be discussed. The focus will be on issues of reasonable accommodation under NRS 453A.800, hiring and promotion issues, and drug testing issues. The learning objective will be for Boies, Schiller & Flexner is proud to support the State Bar of Nevada annual MeetiNg Nevada State Bar Annual Meeting _final.indd 1 5/27/ :04:26 PM 18 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 19

11 DAY 3: SATURDAY, JULY 11 DAY 3: SATURDAY, JULY 11 9:15 A.M. 10:15 A.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS BREAKOUT 12: IN THE WEEDS WITH NATURAL RESOURCES LAW: FROM STARTING YOUR PRACTICE TO SUCCESSFUL DAY-TO-DAY PRACTICE Hosted by: State Bar of Nevada Environmental & Natural Resources Section Presented by: Linda Bullen, Laura Schroeder, Therese Ure Sponsored by: Cavanaugh Bill Law Offices, LLC This session will examine the how-tos of opening your own natural resources practice from a practitioner who did it with great success followed by practical advice in dealing with administrative agencies and issues in the natural resources and environmental arenas. The practical advice section will discuss running conflicts of interest for the natural resource client, a matter that extends well beyond consideration of just names to locations, water source, basin and projects. BREAKOUT 13: ANOTHER TOOL IN THE BELT: WHAT EVERY PRACTITIONER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT RECENT CONSTRUCTION CASES AND STATUTORY CHANGES Presented by: The Construction Law Section Speakers: Paul Matteoni, Michael Kimmel Sponsored by: Armstrong Teasdale LLP Join this experienced panel for an enlightening discussion of recent Nevada Supreme Court decisions related to construction and an overview of statutory changes enacted during the 2015 Legislative Session 10:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M. WHEN BIAS REARS ITS UGLY HEAD: CONSEQUENCES IN LITIGATION AND TO THE PROFESSION Panelists: Hon. Richard Boulware, Justice Michael Cherry, Judge Adriana Escobar and Tara Newberry Esq. TRIAL ACADEMY 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: CLOSING ARGUMENTS Presented by: Justice Nancy Saitta and Hon. David Wall (Ret.) Closing arguments is the trial lawyer s only opportunity to tell the whole story without interruption. During this session, the students will learn tips for formatting, structuring, and delivering a winning closing argument. The instructors will teach the students how to detail the evidentiary support for the theory of their case and how to consistently loop back to the trial theme in order to leave a straightforward and lasting impression with the jury. After this lecture, the students will present their closing arguments in the breakout sessions and will have the opportunity to receive feedback from the instructors. 10:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: CLOSING ARGUMENTS 12:35 P.M. 12:40 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS Proud to Support the State Bar of Nevada There s a world of opportunity out there and our attorneys are well positioned to help our clients - in Nevada or across the globe Reno, NV Las Vegas, NV LRRLaw.com Albuquerque Casper Colorado Springs Denver Las Vegas Phoenix Reno Silicon Valley Tucson Moderated by: Brenda Weksler CLE CREDIT: 1 ETHICS The Digesti Law Firm LTD This interactive panel will delve into issues of diversity and the positive (and negative) effects it has on litigation and the profession as a whole. Offering general legal services in State, Tribal and Federal court in northern and rural Nevada. Cavanaugh-Bill Law Offices 401 Railroad Street Suite 307 Elko NV :45 A.M. 12:45 P.M SUPREME COURT YEAR IN REVIEW Speaker: Professor Chemerinsky Sponsored by: Ballard Spahr Professor Erwin Chemerinsky, one of the state bar s most highly regarded speakers, will discuss cases on the Supreme Court docket that will be of great interest to Nevada practitioners. The course is a review of the major Supreme Court decisions. 485 W. Fifth Street, Reno, Nevada T: F: info@digestilaw.com Litigators Pulling for You Litigation is a tough contest When you re facing that battle, you need a team of lawyers who can dig in their heels and hold the line for you. That s why Armstrong Teasdale attorneys are proven winners. Everything we do is calculated to make sure you prevail. Leverage the power of strong, decisive litigators who have a proven track record of litigation successes. Kevin R. Stolworthy STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 21

12 TRIAL ACADEMY SCHEDULE DAY 1 THURSDAY, JULY 9 10:00 A.M. 10:10 A.M. OPENING REMARKS 10:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: THEMES AND THEORIES Presented by: Chris Lalli and Brenda Weksler This session will help participants develop a trial theme and explain the importance of weaving that theme through their case from the very first interaction with the jury. 11:20 A.M. 12:20 P.M. GENERAL SESSION: OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE Presented by: Hon. Rob Bare and Dominic Gentile During this session, the instructors will explain how a thoroughly prepared and powerfully delivered opening statement can win a trial. The students will also learn tips for conducting an effective voir dire and gain insight into what the court expects from counsel during this phase of the trial. Following the lecture, participants will break off into smaller groups where they will present an opening statement and practice voir dire techniques. During that small group session, they will receive one-on-one feedback from a team of instructors. 1:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: OPENING STATEMENTS AND VOIR DIRE Working lunch sponsored by: DAY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 10 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: DIRECT AND CROSS EXAMINATION Presented by: Bruce Hahn and William Brown Instructors will lead participants through the steps of planning direct and cross examinations. Discussion will focus on what to include, what to exclude, strategies for organization and structure, questioning techniques and ethics. After the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to practice newly acquired skills in small breakout groups with instructors giving one-on-one feedback. 10:40 A.M. 1:10 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: DIRECT & CROSS EXAMINATION Working Lunch 1:15 P.M. 2:15 P.M. GENERAL SESSION: JURY INSTRUCTIONS Presented by: Chief Justice James W. Hardesty and Scott Coffee This session will cover when and how to start preparing jury instructions, settling jury instructions with the court, special verdict forms and the importance of making a record. DAY 3 SATURDAY, JULY 11 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSION: CLOSING ARGUMENTS Presented by: Justice Nancy Saitta and Hon. David Wall (Ret.) Closing arguments is the trial lawyer s only opportunity to tell the whole story without interruption. During this session, the students will learn tips for formatting, structuring, and delivering a winning closing argument. The instructors will teach the students how to detail the evidentiary support for the theory of their case and how to consistently loop back to the trial theme in order to leave a straightforward and lasting impression with the jury. After this lecture, the students will present their closing arguments in the breakout sessions and will have the opportunity to receive feedback from the instructors. 10:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. SMALL GROUP SESSION: CLOSING ARGUMENTS 12:35 P.M. 12:40 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS 22 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 23

13 MUST-DO S IN SEATTLE THE EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT THE SEATTLE WATERFRONT WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES 325 5th Avenue N., Seattle, WA rd Avenue, Seattle, WA PIKES STREET MARKET 1st Avenue and Pike St., Seattle, WA EMP is located on the campus of Seattle Center, adjacent to the Space Needle and the Seattle Center Monorail, which runs through the building. The structure itself was designed by Frank Gehry. With spectacular views of Elliott Bay, Seattle Waterfront is one of Seattle s most unforgettable neighborhoods. Visitors can enjoy fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, eclectic souvenir and curio shops, scenic ferry rides, or a visit to the Seattle Aquarium. Or, take a walk along the piers and simply enjoy the view. Whatever you chose to do, do it with a view at the Seattle. The ferry system has its origins in the Mosquito Fleet, a collection of small steamer lines serving the Puget Sound area during the latter part of the nineteenth century and early part of the 20th century. By the beginning of the 1930s, two lines remained: the Puget Sound Navigation Company (known as the Black Ball Line) and the Kitsap County Transportation Company. A strike in 1935 forced the KCTC to close, leaving only the Black Ball Line. Today Washington State Ferries is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the U.S. state of Washington as part of the Washington State Department of Transportation. Pike Place Market is the city s center for fresh, local produce, specialty food and small independent businesses. Established in 1907 to connect citizens and farmers, the Market continues its Meet the Producer tradition with a year-round farmers market, owner-operated bakeries, fish markets, butcher shops, produce stands and specialty food stores. SPACE NEEDLE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM st Avenue, Seattle, WA SAFECO FIELD/SEATTLE MARINERS 400 Broad St., Seattle, WA st Avenue South, Seattle, WA It s hard to take Seattle for granted when you see it from 520 feet on our Observation Deck. Trace the outlines of the Cascades against the misty horizon. Instagram Mt. Rainier. PIONEER SQUARE The Seattle Art Museum (commonly known as SAM ). It maintains three major facilities: its main museum in downtown Seattle; the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the central Seattle waterfront. SEATTLE AQUARIUM seattle.mariners.mlb.com/sea/ballpark/ Since the Inaugural Game on July 15, 1999, Safeco Field has gained a reputation locally, regionally and nationally as a terrific setting for baseball and a great place for baseball fans. Sweeping views of Seattle s downtown skyline, breathtaking sunsets over Puget Sound, combined with excellent views of game action from all angles give fans at Safeco Field an experience unequalled in Major League Baseball st Avenue South, Seattle, WA Alaskan Way, Pier 59 July 9 12: 4-Game Series vs Anaheim Angels. Game starts at 7:10pm. Welcome to the birthplace of Seattle. Laying claim as the city s first neighborhood, Pioneer Square is a richly historic place known for its Renaissance Revival architecture, First Thursday art walks, night life, delicious lunch spots, and quirky boutiques. The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. 24 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 25

14 9th Ave N 8th Ave N Dexter Ave N Aurora Ave N 6th Ave N Taylor Ave N 5th Ave N NEARBY RESTAURANTS GETTING AROUND AMERICAN/PACIFIC NW SEAFOOD PAN-ASIAN ITALIAN PURPLE CAFE * th Avenue (x University) RN74 * SIX SEVEN * 2411 Alaskan Way (@ Edgewater Hotel) BLUEACRE SEAFOOD WILD GINGER * 1401 Sixth Avenue (x Union Street) TANAKASAN INTERMEZZO CARMINE * 409 1st Avenue South (Between Jackson and King) THE PINK DOOR * W Republican St W Harrison St W Thomas St 1st Ave N Roy St Mercer St SEATTLE Republican St CENTER Experience Harrison St Music Project 99 Thomas St To Woodland Park Zoo Westlake Ave N Terry Ave N Boren Ave N Fairview Ave N Minor Ave N TM th Avenue (x Pike) 1700 Seventh Avenue (x Olive Street) 2121 Sixth Avenue (x Lenora Street) 1919 Post Alley (x Virginia Street) John St Queen Anne Ave N 2nd Ave N Space Needle Denny Way John St CAPITAL GRILLE * The Cobb, th Avenue (x University) GEORGIAN RESTAURANT * 411 University Street (Between 4th & 5th) PALACE KITCHEN * 2030 Fifth Avenue (x Lenora Street) DAHLIA LOUNGE 2001 Fourth Avenue (x Virginia Street) ETTA S 2020 Western Avenue (x Virginia Street) STEELHEAD DINER 95 Pine Street (x Post Alley) SHUCKERS OYSTER BAR 411 University Street (@ Fairmont Hotel) CUTTER S CRABHOUSE 2001 Western Avenue (x Virginia Street) FAR EATS (INDIAN) 2301 Fifth Avenue (x Bell Street) DRAGONFISH 722 Pine Street (x Eighth Avenue) CHAN (KOREAN FUSION) 86 Pine Street (x First Avenue) LONG PROVINCIAL (VIETNAMESE) 1901 Second Avenue (x Stewart Street) IL FORNAIO 600 Pine Street #132 (@ Pacific Place) TULIO 1100 Fifth Avenue (x Spring Street) BAROLO 1940 Westlake Avenue (x Virginia Street) ASSAGGIO RISTORANTE 2010 Fourth Avenue (x Virginia Street) * Restaurants included in the dine around on Thursday, July 9th W Elliott Avenue OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK Pier 70 N S Major Attractions Parks Pier 69 Pier 67 E Broad St Clay St Seattle Art Museum walking path Tilikum Place Cedar St Vine St (re-opens 2007) Wall St Battery St Bell Harbor International Conference Center Pier 66/Bell St. Cruise Terminal Pier 62 & 63 Elliott Bay Bell St Western Ave Alaskan Way Regrade Park Blanchard St Steinbrueck Park Lenora St 1st Ave Seattle Aquarium Pier 59 Waterfront Park Pier 30 Cruise Terminal 3 4 mi / 1 km Pier 57 5th Ave 8th Ave 7th Ave 6th Ave 2nd Ave PIKE PLACE 3rd Ave Pier 56 Pier 55 Pier 54 4th Ave MARKET Pier 52 WA State Ferries Pier 48 McGraw Square Pine St 6 min walk Seattle Art Museum 9th Ave Virginia St Post Alley Terry Ave Pike St Stewart St Olive Way Union St University St Madison St Marion St 99 Bus Terminal Seneca St Spring St Columbia St LIBRARY Pioneer Square Park Occidental Square 1st Ave S Minor Ave Howell St 4th Ave PIONEER SQUARE Convention Center Citywide Concierge Center Occidental Ave S 5th Ave City Hall Park 2nd Ave S 6th Ave 7th Ave 8th Ave Jefferson St 3rd Ave S Qwest Field (football) Freeway Park King St. Station AMTRAK Boren-Pike-Pine Park Terrace 9th Ave Cherry St Terry Ave James St Kobe Terrace Park S Dearborn St Summit Ave Boren Ave Hing Hay Park CHINATOWN INTERNAT L DISTRICT International Children s Park Maynard Ave S Seahawks Exhibition Center Royal Brougham Wy Safeco Field (baseball) Boylston Ave Minor Ave Alder St Yesler Way Broadway Ave S Washington St 7th Ave S S Main St S Jackson St S King St S Weller St S Lane St Copyright Seattle s Convention and Visitors Bureau 26 STATE BAR OF NEVADA 2015 ANNUAL MEETING 27

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