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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

Abandoned, Abused or Neglected – An Overview of a Child’s Entry Into the Dependency Court System
The following article was initially published in the August Edition of Nevada Lawyer as a CLE article. To view the original publication click here > Thousands of children in Nevada

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Kurt A. Franke – Law Offices of Kurt A. Franke
We extend our gratitude to the Northern Nevada attorneys who share our commitment to ensuring equitable access to justice. Our mission, aimed at furnishing exceptional legal representation to all, resonates

Northern Nevada Legal Aid Donates Backpacks to Foster Children in Washoe County
Northern Nevada Legal Aid Donates Backpacks to Foster Children in Washoe County In a heartwarming gesture of support, Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) recently donated a collection of backpacks to

Announcing the “Voices For Justice” Luncheon Annual Fundraiser for Access to Justice Benefits
RENO, Nev. – March 7, 2023 – Northern Nevada Legal Aid, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving qualified residents across Northern Nevada, will host its 13th annual “Voices For Justice” luncheon

Washoe Legal Services Rebrands as Northern Nevada Legal Aid
RENO, Nev. (August 9, 2022) – Today Washoe Legal Services announced it has a new name – Northern Nevada Legal Aid — which will help the nonprofit expand regional awareness

Senior Resource Panel
The event was a legal panel held in collaboration with the Senior Coalition of Washoe County. The legal panel had attendees from Nevada Legal Services, Aging and Disability Services, Adult