McDonald Carano

McDonald Carano congratulates Leo Bergin on his Board Member Spotlight recognition from the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. Leo has been a Board member since 2004 and served as President in 2011. He is an instrumental leader in the organization’s impressive growth to 59 clubhouses and school sites (particularly the Donald L. Carano Youth & Teen Clubhouse in Reno and the William N. Pennington Youth & Teen facilities in Reno and Winnemucca), 8 early learning centers, 8 communities served, and more than 14,500 members. Leo also is an instrumental leader at McDonald Carano. He joined the firm in 1970 and served as Managing Partner from 1972-2002.?Leo’s impact on the legal profession includes his role as a 1990 founding member of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, a network of more than 170 law firms in over 90 countries helping clients do business around the world. We thank Leo for his dedication to the communities where we live and work, and his passionate commitment to the people and culture at McDonald Carano. https://lnkd.in/gsKz6Hub

McDonald Carano congratulates and thanks Rick Trachok for his leadership in creating a new Center for Constitutional Law at the University of Nevada, Reno. UNR’s Nevada Silver & Blue magazine describes the Center as a collaboration with William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas that is “driven by Rick Trachok and the College of Liberal Arts.” As Rick explains, “we want a focal point within the University on the U.S. Constitution, how it came to fruition, the compromises required for adoption, the governing structure it enabled, why it has been able to endure, and challenges going forward.” Learn more about the new Center at https://lnkd.in/gtRNpqcf.?

McDonald Carano welcomes Racaiim McKain?as a Law Clerk in our Las Vegas office. Racaiim joins us through the Professional Development Fellowship Program of William S. Boyd School of Law. The Fellowship Program pairs 2L/3LPT students with local legal employers during the spring semester. In addition to his legal studies, Racaiim serves as the Director of Communications for the Western Region of the National Black Law Students Association. Racaiim’s background includes serving as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and a Sealed Records Instructor for Nevada Legal Services, as well as internships at a wide range of organizations, including the Law School Admission Council, HBCU First, City of Riveria Beach, and Palm Beach County. Racaiim earned a Bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in Political Science and Government & Economics from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Welcome to our team! https://lnkd.in/g278XBmn

Congratulations to Shivani Peterson for a successful 9th bi-annual “The Future is Female” event coinciding with the celebration of International Women's Day. To date, the event has raised over $60,000 for The Women and Children’s Center of the Sierra, a nonprofit that helps lift women out of poverty. Shivani created The Future is Female as a fundraising group focused on empowering women through the sharing of professional advice and individual journeys, while supporting local women and children. It began as a one-hour on-line panel and has grown to a half-day in-person event. McDonald Carano attorney Chelsea Latino attended along with colleagues from Renown Health and Hometown Health, including Savannah Gonsalves, MHA, BSN, RN, Kara Martinezmoles, Danae Lear, Bethany Sexton, and Jamie Winter.

McDonald Carano congratulates Meritas Law Firms Worldwide on being recognized as an Elite Global Legal Network — the highest award from Chambers and Partners, the world’s leading organization that ranks the legal profession. McDonald Carano is proud to be a founding member of Meritas, the premier global network of more than 170 law firms that helps clients do business in over 90 countries around the world. This prestigious recognition honors the unmatched responsiveness and dedication to client service and satisfaction that is held by all Meritas member firms. More information about Meritas and the this elite recognition is available at https://lnkd.in/gxRecVTd.?

McDonald Carano welcomes Cassin Brown to our Reno office as a member of our Commercial & Complex Litigation Practice. Cassin most recently served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Nevada Attorney General’s Office where he provided general counsel services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. He also brings years of private practice litigation experience involving complex commercial transactions, construction, land use, real estate, and bankruptcy. Cassin focuses on general litigation, multistate litigation, and appeals of regulatory decisions before state and federal courts in Nevada.?Cassin is recognized as “Ones to Watch” by The Best Lawyers in American in Commercial Litigation. More information about Cassin’s experience is available at https://lnkd.in/gRUuVZ9a.

A.J. "Bud" Hicks, Josh Hicks, Chris Hicks, and the Honorable Larry R. Hicks?are featured in a special issue of?Attorney at Law?magazine titled “Legal Legacy.” The February 2025 issue “showcases lawyers who have carried on the family legacy of practicing law and the inspiration previous generations of lawyers have sparked in them.” Bud and his brother Larry joined McDonald Carano in 1979. In 2001, Larry was appointed to the federal bench as a U.S. District Court Judge. Bud’s son, Josh, joined McDonald Carano in 2016. Larry’s son, Chris, followed his father’s footsteps to become Washoe County District Attorney, a position his father once held. McDonald Carano is proud and fortunate to be part of the Hicks Family’s prominent legacy in law in Nevada. Please read their story at https://lnkd.in/giUc-k6t.

Gaming Law attorney Kelci Binau will be presenting on March 12 at the NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community conference in New York City as a member of a panel discussing the topic of “Sweeping Changes: The Longevity and Legacy of Sweepstakes Casinos.” Moderated by Emma Blaylock, CEO of Pretty Technical, the panel studies whether sweepstakes casinos are a lasting phenomenon or a passing trend, and how regulation might shape its future. Kelci’s co-panelists include Bill Gantz, Partner at Duane Morris LLP, and Rickard Vikstr?m, Founder & CEO of Internet Vikings. NEXT Summit New York is recognized as North America’s premier conference focused on iGaming and Sports Betting. Conference registration is available at https://lnkd.in/gGS-rqH9.

Congratulations Chelsea Latino and thank you for your years of dedicated service to the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows!

Employment & Labor Law attorney Emily Dubansky will be providing a Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Seminar on March 13 from 9:30 am–11:30 am. Emily’s seminar is hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Nevada. Current Nevada Chapter AGC members ($35) and future members ($45) are welcome to attend. Her program includes an overview of federal, Nevada and California law, as well as anti-harassment policies, types and examples of harassment, harassment prevention, common complaints, romance in the workplace, Supervisor responsibilities, retaliation, and gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Please register at?https://lnkd.in/gGhiUyuN.