The legal industry, like law itself, faces complex challenges. From advanced technology affecting legal issues and the way attorneys conduct business to a complete culture shift in the industry itself, the legal industry is navigating difficult waters. Recently, a group of attorneys met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Michael Feder
Industry FocusAttorneys
The legal landscape in Nevada has undergone significant changes in the past few years. From remote court appearances due to COVID, to issues of poaching employees, compliance and a downward trend of new talent entering the field, adjusting attorney practices has become the norm. To connect and discuss the issues they are facing collectively as an industry, a group of attorneys … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Top Rank Attorneys2022
For the past 15 years, Nevada Business Magazine has been publishing a list showcasing the state’s top attorneys as voted by their peers. Formerly known as Legal Elite this annual list came to represent the best of the best in the legal industry. This year, the editorial team at the magazine is rebranding Legal Elite to better reflect the prestigious position these attorneys … [Read more...] about Top Rank Attorneys
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada’s legal industry had a banner year as they helped clients navigate the challenges of COVID. Even so, attorneys struggled through a changed work environment and court system. Leaders from this industry recently met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss Nevada’s legal field and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusAttorneys
Nevada attorneys are at the forefront of many issues, from litigating court cases to helping businesses navigate these trying times. Recently, attorneys across the Silver State met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National Bank, to discuss their industry and what the future holds. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Legal Elite 2020The Silver State’s Top Attorneys
Now in its thirteenth year, Legal Elite is an annual list showcasing Nevada attorneys who have been recognized by their associates for their work and dedication to the legal field. Polling began in mid-February and nearly 4,500 nominations were submitted by licensed attorneys in the state. Each submission then went through an extensive verification process resulting in the top … [Read more...] about Legal Elite 2020
Industry Focus: Attorneys
The legal profession is unique in that it touches nearly every other industry at some point. As a result, businesses have a range of opinions regarding those that practice law. For attorneys in Nevada, reputation, professionalism and client expectations are all vital issues for the industry moving forward. Recently, legal executives met at the Las Vegas office of City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Lawyers have always served as society’s designated worriers, but Nevada’s legal practitioners seem to be wringing their hands a little more than usual these days for several reasons. While the resurgent state economy is creating lots of opportunities, a strong economy also creates its own set of challenges. Lawyers worry about the arrival of big competitors from out of … [Read more...] about Legal Concerns: Law Firms Today
Industry Focus: Attorneys
As the economy improves, Nevada’s law offices are seeing increased growth and competition across the Silver State. Although technology presents new challenges, leaders in the industry expect improvements to continue across the board. Attorneys, leading many of the state’s top law firms, recently met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss industry health and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Industry Focus: Attorneys
Most industries have experienced an energetic pick up in business as the economy has recovered. Nevada law offices are enjoying an improved economy but are still facing their share of challenges. While clients continue to practice caution after the recession, numbers are showing improvement for lawyers in the Silver State. Top attorneys recently met at the Las Vegas office of … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Attorneys
Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is where thoughts and ideas meet the material world and is commonly defined as any work or invention that’s come about as the result of creativity. A strength to the business that owns it, IP is considered an asset in bankruptcy proceedings, can be sold or lost and needs to be protected by the company that owns the property. “Intellectual property … [Read more...] about Where the Mind Matters: Intellectual Property