William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV

10/14/2026

This past weekend wrapped up our annual Client Counseling Competition. A huge congratulations to first-year students Taylor Bertsch and Jansen Brock for taking home First Place! They showed exceptional professionalism and lawyering skills before an esteemed final-round panel:
Nevada Supreme Court Justice Patricia Lee
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Tara Clark Newberry
Cristian Gonzalez Perez (ACLU)
Kate Groesbeck (Clark County District Attorney's Office)
Althea Dahneke (U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada)
Andrew Craner (Andrew Craner, Esq.)

Kudos to our Runners-Up, Alexa Burdalski and Paxton Perry, as well as our Semi-Finalists, Megan Cox & Alison Merritt and Benjamin Regenbaum & Abbie Millman!

A massive thank you to our 38 talented competitors, 37 student volunteers, and 28 judges who made this event a success. Special thanks to Professor Chapin and the Clark County Bar Association for their ongoing support!

09/14/2026

Congratulations to the Director of the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program, Professor Danielle Finn on being named to the 2026 Class of 10 Women Rising in Gaming! Read her full profile at https://cdcgaming.com/2026-10wr/danielle-finn/.

09/12/2026

Huge congratulations to Toby Yurek (’08), Managing Partner at GGRM Law Firm, on being named the William S. Boyd School of Law 2026 Alumnus of the Year!

From his dedication in the community to his outstanding leadership in the legal field, this recognition is well-deserved.

Read more about his journey from SWAT to the Statehouse: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/swat-statehouse-thaddeus-toby-yurek

09/11/2026

Proud to share that the William S. Boyd School of Law has been named one of the top law schools for health law by preLaw Magazine!

This recognition highlights our commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders in health law, policy, and advocacy.

09/04/2026

Leading the way in legal education!

We are thrilled to celebrate Dean Leah Chan Grinvald and Professor Nancy Rapoport for making The National Law Review’s 2026 list of the Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia.

Explore the full list: https://natlawreview.com/article/2026-top-50-legal-innovators-academia

08/19/2026

Big news for the William S. Boyd School of Law community!

This fall, we are thrilled to welcome five distinguished new faculty members to campus. Bringing a wealth of practice experience, scholarly expertise, and dedication to legal education, our new faculty will help guide and inspire the next generation of Boyd Law leaders.

Click the link below to read about their backgrounds and welcome them!
https://law.unlv.edu/news/new-faculty-2026

08/11/2026

Last week, we enjoyed a great night with the Washoe County Bar Association at the Greater Nevada Field! Wonderful catching up with our alumni and externship students in Reno!

08/10/2026

Check out the Association of American Law Schools's Member Spotlight on our Comparative Gaming Law course! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19VXTVL4cg/

Location: Las Vegas, NevadaFounded: 1998Joined AALS: 2004Dean: Leah Chan Grinvald The William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is Nevada's only law school. Boyd School of Law is recognized for its top-tier legal education and deep commitment to community service. E...

08/07/2026

In the second part of our Career Development Q&A series, Assistant Dean Nikki Harris shares advice for incoming Boyd Law students on navigating their first semester, building connections, and taking advantage of the resources available to help them succeed.

To our newest Boyd students: welcome to the beginning of an exciting journey!

07/24/2026

Ready to master the art of conflict resolution? Join us August 10–14 (8 AM–5 PM) for our dynamic, interactive Mediation Essentials course!

Taught by expert Patrick Chapin, Esq., this comprehensive 40-hour training fulfills the requirements of most court-sponsored mediation programs. Whether you want to begin mediating legal disputes or simply want to better manage conflict in your professional and personal life, this course delivers the framework you need.

What you will explore:
Core Fundamentals: Conflict theory and negotiation methods.
Key Skills: Active listening, communication, and emotional de-escalation techniques.
Professional Standards: Mediation ethics, process, and procedures.
Practical Experience: "Hands-on" learning through real-world simulation exercises.

Don't miss the chance to blend theory and practice with one of the best in the field. Secure your spot today! https://impact.unlv.edu/event/mediation-essentials/e808612