Category: Stories

Securing Dignity: A Call for Legislative Reform to Safeguard Nevada’s Vulnerable Adults

The following article was initially published in the September/October Edition of The Writ, the official publication of the Washoe County Bar Association. To view the original publication CLICK HERE > […]

Money, Cameras, and Involuntary Discharge: Legislative Updates for Long-Term Care

The following article was initially published in the January Edition of Nevada Lawyer, an official publication of the State Bar of Nevada. To view the original publication CLICK HERE > […]

Be a Patriot and Volunteer at NNLA

The following article was initially published in the January/February Edition of The Writ, the official publication of the Washoe County Bar Association. To view the original publication CLICK HERE > […]

Voices For Justice Celebration To Be Held Friday, April 26, 2024

Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) (formerly known as Washoe Legal Services) is excited to announce our Voices For Justice Celebration, to take place Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Renaissance Reno […]

Northern Nevada Legal Aid Welcomes Jennifer Richards as Directing Attorney for the Senior Law Center (SLC) and Medical Legal Partnership

RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Richards as the Directing Attorney for the Senior Law Center (SLC) and Medical Legal Partnership. A fourth generation native […]

Three Ways You Can Help NNLA This Holiday Season

Did you know? Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) represents nearly every foster child in Washoe, Lyon, Carson City and Storey Counties. These courts, along with Douglas County, also appoint us […]

Northern Nevada Legal Aid Welcomes Lee Hand Elkins as Director of Impact Litigation and Strategic Advocacy

RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is pleased to welcome Lee Hand Elkins as its Director of Impact Litigation and Strategic Advocacy. Lee will collaborate with NNLA staff […]

Northern Nevada Legal Aid Welcomes Lisa Evans as New Executive Director

RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is happy to announce the appointment of Lisa Evans as the organization’s new Executive Director. Lisa is a long-standing Legal Aid attorney […]

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Emily Mansoor – Mountain Legacy Law, Pllc.

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our pro bono attorneys, Emily Mansoor, a dedicated attorney whose commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom. Emily, a native […]

Adult Guardianships in Nevada: Changes Since 2017

The following article was initially published in the September Edition of Nevada Lawyer as a CLE article. To view the original publication click here > In recent years, adult guardianships […]