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William S. Boyd School of Law News

The William S. Boyd School of Law prepares students for the competent and ethical practice of law, offering three- and four-year programs for the Juris Doctor degree.

Current Law News

Toby Yurek
People |

The William S. Boyd School of Law's Alumnus of the Year has worn three different uniforms as a public servant.

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People |

From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.

Charles Gianelloni
People |

Alumnus Charles Gianelloni brings a business-minded approach to law that traces back to a commercial lease detail he never forgot.

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People |

Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.

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People |

Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.

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Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Law In The News

Nevada Independent

Question 6 does not mention minors or parental notification. The proposed constitutional amendment would establish a fundamental right to abortion until fetal viability.

KTVU FOX 2

The man convicted of rap icon Tupac Shakur’s murder gets 40 years to life in prison, but remains defiant.

Bloomberg

While the SEC pursues an end to mandatory votes on corporate shareholder proposals, investor advocates are pushing companies themselves to step in and help preserve existing rights.

Las Vegas Sun

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have carried out multiple actions at Harry Reid International Airport in recent months, including the arrest this month of a California legislator's staffer.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The judge presiding over Hope for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder’s pending case previously had advertised his election endorsement on her campaign website before removing it following his arrest.

New York Post

Kalshi’s dicey relationship with Native American casinos went south after CEO Tarek Mansour held unsuccessful talks to mend differences with tribal leaders – resulting in a flurry of lawsuits that could pose existential threat to the prediction market giant’s business, The Post has learned. 

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Recent Law Accomplishments

Tom Romero (Law) served as an invited presenter on “Teaching Water (In)Justice Across the Law School Curriculum” at the 2026 Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) Teaching Conference.
Tom Romero (Law) served as a moderator and commentator for the panel “Legal Histories of Race and Rights in the American West” at the Western History Association’s 66th Annual Conference.
Cameron Lue Sang (Law) was an invited panelist for the Chicano Pre-Law Society at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). The event engaged nearly 30 prospective applicants, all future first-generation law students, in a discussion on navigating the admissions process and preparing for legal education.
Kathy Stanchi (Law) published a new article, "The Deceptive Rhetoric of Dobbs v. Jackson," in Legal Communication & Rhetoric: Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors (JALWD).
Benjamin Edwards (Law) served as a panelist for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Nevada Chapter’s event. The panel was titled "Using AI to Increase Law Firm Enterprise Value: What Nevada Practitioners Can Learn From Kirkland’s $500 Million AI Bet."
Aparna Polavarapu (Law) recently joined Dr. Debbie Billings’ "Mutual Aid" class at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health as a guest lecturer.