#Shoutout to the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada! I took a #FREE class on #smallclaimscourt earlier last week! Very #educational, and I even got some of my questions answered! #LACSN

We've added open positions for both non-attorneys and attorneys! You can find the job descriptions, salaries, and details of our generous benefits packages at www.lacsn.org/careers.

Our next Small Business Seminar & Ask-A-Lawyer event with SCORE Mentors is Tuesday, 7/21. "Intellectual Property I: Patents & Copyrights" will run 2-3pm over Zoom. Pro bono attorneys will then call individuals for any legal questions related to their small businesses, 3-5pm. ➡️ www.lacsn.org/score

Attorneys at Howard & Howard took on 10 new pro bono cases during our visit with Chief Judge Jones! We're so appreciative to everyone at this remarkable firm's Las Vegas office committed to giving back.

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Paul Martin—proud veteran, disability advocate, and longtime member of our Board of Directors. Though he will be deeply missed, Paul's legacy of service, advocacy, and kindness will remain an enduring part of our organization and our community.

Did you see or experience an imposter scam? Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report makes a difference. #StopGovImposters

Thank you to Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers for their incredible support and belief in our mission. Their generous donation will help us expand our footprint and impact on the community for those who need justice the most. #AdvocacyAndJustice

Registration is open for the 2026 #VegasStrong5K, which will be held October 4 in Downtown Las Vegas. All proceeds go to various victim funds to support those impacted by 1 October, including the Resiliency & Justice Center. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ jusrun.com/vegas-strong

Venicia Considine, our Director of Development and Community Relations, was honored by the Nevada Women's Lobby with the Good Guy Award! Venicia is the first woman to receive this award, and we're so proud of her for being recognized for her vigorous advocacy on behalf of women across the state.

Thanks to the fantastic attorneys who fielded the 400+ calls for last week's phone bank with KTNV and the State Bar of Nevada—James T. Leavitt of Leavitt Legal Services and Kevin L. Hernandez of Hernandez & Massi, along with Peter Aldous, Damon Dias, and Michael Wendlberger from our office!

Moving out? Review our tips to ensure you get as much of your security deposit back as possible.

We're thrilled to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors—Africa Sanchez of Africa Sanchez Law and Robert McPeak of Fennemore!

Our team at the Resiliency & Justice Center is getting ready for another CE-CERT training for our partners on 7/14. This free one-day workshop will cover secondary trauma and burnout. CEUs are available for MFT, CPC, psychology, social work, fire/EMS, and police. ➡️ resiliencyandjustice.org/cecert

Tomorrow's our next phone bank with Channel 13 and the State Bar of Nevada. If you have any questions related to bankruptcy and debt collection, give us a call between 5pm and 7pm at 702-269-5113.

We're thrilled to have helped over 145 people in Clark County this year!

Rhiann Jarvis Denman shared her experience of being a voice for children in abuse, neglect, and guardianship cases with our Pro Bono Project in the latest issue of Nevada Lawyer magazine. Full article: https://nvbar.org/wp-content/uploads/NevadaLawyer_June2026_ProBonoHonorRoll.pdf

Thank you to Nevada Gold Mines for investing in a place of hope, support, and protection for those seeking justice. Your generous contribution has helped to make our new Advocacy & Justice Complex a reality!

Immigrants can get answers from an attorney or help with N-400 applications at tomorrow's free citizenship workshop. Those interested must RSVP through bit.ly/0625citizenshipclinic or call 702-489-8866 for questions.

For the first time in a long time, our Volunteer Education Advocate Program waitlist has reached double digits. If you know anyone who might be interested in helping our most vulnerable students, please call us at 702-386-1070, ext 1446, or email [email protected].

If you see it, you can be it. #RightingWrongs #ChangingLives

We've increased the salaries for all positions at Legal Aid Center, the Civil Law Self-Help Center, Family Law Self-Help Center, and Resiliency & Justice Center! Starting Attorney Salary: $75,000-$100,000 Starting Non-Attorney Salary: $41,000-$54,000

Thank you to NV Energy for their generous support of our new Advocacy & Justice Complex. We look forward to serving the community and supporting victims in this new space.

The Asian Community Development Council and Boyd School of Law at UNLV are assisting immigrants with N-400 applications, and attorneys will be available to conduct legal reviews on June 25. Please help spread the word to anyone who may be interested.

We're seeing more people come to us for help with charges after moving out of a rental. Our consumer rights attorneys discussed tips for getting a security deposit back in an episode of the Law & Caution podcast.

We're proud to right wrongs and change lives for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families every day across our offices. Our team reflects the diverse community we serve, and we've fostered spaces where every client can feel seen, respected, and fiercely represented. #PrideMonth2026

Thank you to the Southwest Gas Foundation for investing in our community. Your generous contribution helped make our new Advocacy & Justice Complex a reality, and we can't wait to serve the community in this new space.

If you use a self-storage unit, know your rights when it comes to late payments, stopping the sale of your property, and more.

For 68 years, we've been the primary legal safety net for low-income, vulnerable people in Southern Nevada, and now you can be a part of that legacy. Visit www.lacsn.org/careers for current openings with our Guardianship Advocacy Project, Resiliency & Justice Center, and other departments.

After being discharged from the military due to unexpected illness, a young man struggled with managing student and medical loans, succumbing to overwhelming debt. Pro bono attorney Larry Rouse helped secure a financial reset for this man, who can continue to build a life he feels confident in.

Our staff will be at Project Homeless Connect on Thursday, 9am to 12pm, at the SHARE Village Las Vegas campus at 2028 E Fremont St. Please help us get the word out to those in need of legal services, housing, employment, health care, and other resources.

It was wonderful to reveal our latest swag and make new connections at UNLV recently. Remember that it's never too late to ask for help. Our team remains committed to everyone affected by the December 2023 tragedy on the campus. #UNLVStrong

Thank you to the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education for their incredible support of our expanding work to serve the community. Their generosity has helped make our new building a reality. #AdvocacyAndJustice

We're excited to invite law students to a workshop next Tuesday about fulfilling their supervised practice requirement to obtain a Nevada law license!

⚠️ DACA Renewal Alert ⚠️ Many Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are reporting lengthy delays that have resulted in the loss of employment, benefits, and #DACA status. We recommend filing your application no less than six months prior to the expiration date of your work permit.

Property managers must ensure units are safe, sanitary, and comfortable. Know your rights, know your deadlines, and know what to do if your landlord doesn't hold up their end of the bargain.

Under Tennille's leadership, our Resiliency & Justice Center has earned national recognition and accolades, becoming a model for communities seeking to build trauma-informed responses to tragedy. We thank her for her years of service and wish her all the best in this important new chapter.

Give us a call on Wednesday, 5pm-7pm, at 702-269-5113 for help with bankruptcy and debt collection issues!

The support we've received for our Advocacy & Justice Complex is going to serve so many people in our community who need it now more than ever.

The grocery store where two people were tragically killed earlier this month is reopening today. We are grateful to the management and outlets that have let the community know about support from the Resiliency & Justice Center, which will continue to be here for anyone impacted.

The Criminal Record Sealing class returns Friday at 9:30am. Join Nevada Legal Services (NLS) online to explore the process for sealing records. You can learn more about this or other free classes offered by Legal Aid Center, NLS, and the Boyd School of Law at UNLV here: www.lacsn.org/classes

More than 1,000 people called in to our family law phone bank this month with Channel 13 and the State Bar of Nevada! Thank you very much to Yadira Santana, Maria Rios Landin, Denisse Ramos, Summer Squires, Elizabeth Turner, and Francesca Resch for helping callers.

Our new building is starting to look like offices! We can't wait to see the good that's going to come from them.

Scam Notice for Public On May 14, 2026, Clark County (NV) announced that they are aware of a scam where a number being identified as Clark County is calling to request personal information from individuals. The County does not call people asking for Medicare or Medicaid information. The public…

Our Resiliency & Justice Center can connect individuals to mental health providers, support groups, legal assistance, and other resources.

Spots for attorneys are still available at our CLE next Tuesday with Nevada Supreme Court Justice Patricia Lee, Brownstein Partner Emily Ellis, and our own Jim Berchtold! Learn more or sign up for "Pro Bono, Supervised Practice & the Talent Pipeline" here: talentcle.evenbrite.com

Starting soon!

Many file bankruptcy after an eviction judgment is entered hoping the eviction will be stopped. However, bankruptcy does not stop eviction in most cases if an eviction judgment has already been entered.

An elderly woman was misled into signing a contract and would have been forced to pay thousands under a contract stipulation she was unaware of. Thankfully, we connected her to Francisco Morales, whose strong representation was able to get the predatory loan fully discharged!

Our sincerest thanks and gratitude to Will Kemp for helping to make our Advocacy & Justice Complex a reality! We can't wait to open our doors to the public.

Over 360 people signed up for our National Law Day Ask-A-Lawyer event last week! We're glad to have helped so many and grateful to all our community partners who continue to lend their invaluable skills.