Be More Appealing: 2026 Appellate Law Conference
The "Be More Appealing: 2026 Appellate Law Conference" is an educational event organized by the Appellate Litigation Section of the State Bar of Nevada. Scheduled for April 7, 2026, the conference will be held both in person at the State Bar of Nevada offices in Las Vegas and virtually via webinar.
The conference features a series of sessions designed to enhance appellate practice skills. Topics include effective legal editing, understanding and applying NRAP 27 for appellate motions, insights from Nevada Supreme Court staff attorneys on best appellate practices under amended NRAPs, and a panel discussion with justices and judges from Nevada's appellate courts addressing common pitfalls in briefing and oral arguments.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network during a reception following the sessions, providing a platform to connect with peers and speakers. The event offers 4 General Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, contributing to professional development requirements.
This conference is ideal for attorneys practicing appellate law, legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of appellate procedures, and those interested in gaining firsthand insights from Nevada's appellate judiciary.
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Speakers(6)
Abe Smith
Partner at Holland & Hart
Abe Smith is an appellate and complex litigation partner at Holland & Hart, having handled over 200 appeals with more than 30 published opinions.
Chief Justice Herndon
Chief Justice at Nevada Supreme Court
Chief Justice Herndon was elected to the Nevada Supreme Court in November 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Justice. He previously spent fifteen years as the District Court Judge for Department 3 in the 8th Judicial District Court.
Chief Justice James W. Hardesty
Chief Justice at Nevada Supreme Court
Chief Justice James W. Hardesty serves as the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, overseeing the state's highest judicial authority.
Dan Polsenberg
Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson
Dan Polsenberg is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson in the firm's Appellate Practice Group. He has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in cases ranging from tort to tax and constitutional to commercial law.
John W. Muije
Principal at John W. Muije & Associates
John W. Muije is a seasoned attorney and principal of John W. Muije & Associates, practicing business law and litigation in Nevada since 1980.
Michael Lowry
Partner at Wilson Elser
Michael Lowry is a litigation and appellate partner at Wilson Elser, representing clients in complex civil litigation and appeals, particularly in the transportation, retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
Event Details
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States
- State Bar of Nevada Offices
- Audience
- Attorneys practicing appellate law, legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of appellate procedures, and those interested in gaining firsthand insights from Nevada's appellate judiciary.
- CLE Credits
- 4 General CLE credits