News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Marijuana enclosed in a glass tube and grown in a laboratory.
Campus News |

Court will hear arguments to determine role of alcohol distributors in stocking cannabis dispensaries.

A law professor and legal professionals consult with a client.
Business and Community |

Annual event will focus on five key reforms in guardianship law, as well as address estate planning.

Michael Bertetto
People |

Returning to his alma mater, this member of the Law School staff is eager to participate in Top Tier efforts.

Closeup of books
Research |

From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.

Tubes containing cannabis
Business and Community |

UNLV alumni tell us why they took a chance on Nevada’s budding marijuana industry.

Daron Dorsey
People |

Former golf team member Daron Dorsey named the Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year.

Harry Reid
Business and Community |

As Boyd's first Distinguished Fellow in Law and Policy, Sen. Reid will work with law students and alumni, lecture and participate in classes, and pursue writing projects.

Boyd Law School building
Business and Community |

New legislation would allow for regular pari-mutuel betting on esports and other non-sports, non-racing events.

The William S. Boyd School of Law
Campus News |

Law School jumps 16 spots to 62nd in publication’s annual Best Graduate Schools rankings; legal writing and dispute resolution ranked among top ten.

Vaneh Darakjian
People |

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

Christina Prendergast
People |

This alum says she chose to work at UNLV because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

Rachel Anderson
People |

UNLV law professor answers questions about civic engagement and why she believes it is a key component of preserving American democracy.