News: William S. Boyd School of Law

A woman smiles in a courtroom
People |

William S. Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brittnie Watkins started her career by sitting for the bar exam and defending her doctoral dissertation while six months pregnant, and hasn't slowed down since.

Ngai Pindell speaking at podium
Arts and Culture |

The documentary aims to bring awareness to a local community in the shadows searching for hope.

A woman in a gown gestures at a stack of books
People |

Competitive ballroom dancer and law professor masters the waltz, tango, rumba and ethics.

Portrait of Sara Gordon standing outside
People |

Gordon joined Boyd Law in 2006 and has served as associate dean for academic affairs since 2018; term as interim dean effective July 1.

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Campus News |

Community-Based Research 2021 Award recipient Patrice Leverett’s research equips teachers with skills to address discipline in ways that mitigate bias.

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada building
Campus News |

At a time of great need, community-focused Partners in Pro Bono program attracts record number of Boyd Law students.

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Campus News |

U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools ranks 26 UNLV programs within nation’s top 100.

A deck of cards is stacked on top of credit cards
Research |

As the casino industry considers expanding cashless gaming options amid the pandemic, Boyd’s Gaming Law students offer a regulatory helping hand.

A passport and U.S. visa
Campus News |

Immigration Clinic program offers critical — and free — immigration-related legal assistance to UNLV and College of Southern Nevada students, staff and family members.

Kathy Stanchi teaching yoga in front of three students.
People |

Professor Kathryn Stanchi balances out her day job teaching writing to law students with teaching yoga.

Jean Sternlight
Research |

New article co-authored by law professor Jean Sternlight will explore the role psychology plays in law’s increasingly high-tech world.

Hands hold the scales of justice
Campus News |

As the nation clamors for substantive social justice reform, the Boyd School of Law is advancing the cause through its innovative and impactful courses, programs and community initiatives.