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Snell & Wilmer’s Las Vegas office hosted the annual Harvard Alumni Association’s Global Networking Night (GNN) The global event brings together alumni from all over the world to connect and strengthen the Harvard community. #GlobalNetworkingNight #HarvardAlumni

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Denver attorneys Laurie Choi, Ellie Lockwood, Jim Kilroy, Mike Lindsay, Byeongsook Seo, Kevin Walton, Andrew Green, Jordyn McDowell, and Timothy Scalo have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers publication. Andrew, Jordyn, and Tim were recognized as Rising Stars. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hsh0d7. #Colorado #SuperLawyers #RisingStars

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the process to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) — a historic move that could fundamentally reshape oversight of education in the United States. While the executive order does not immediately eliminate the department, it sets the stage for transferring federal education authority to individual states. To learn more, read our latest #LegalAlert authored by Bill Ojile, Carrie Schaffer, and Kristen Iteen. https://bit.ly/4kSDUxd #GovernmentRelations #ExecutiveOrder #Education Any opinions expressed are the authors’, and not necessarily those of the firm or their colleagues.

One of the most significant legal battles in collegiate athletics recently received another boost. On October 7, 2024, the proposed House v. NCAA settlement received preliminary approval from Judge Claudia Wilken in the Northern District of California (House settlement). With its final approval hearing set for April 7, 2025, this decision is poised to shape the future of collegiate athletics for generations to come. To learn more, read our latest #LegalAlert authored by Heather Udowitch, Tony Caldwell, and Jada Allender. https://bit.ly/4bLZlMf #SportsLaw #NCAA #CollegiateSports

Snell & Wilmer Partner David Barker recently penned the article, ‘’Church Founder’s Works Not ‘Works for Hire’ Even Though Founder Was Employee,’’ published by The Licensing Journal. To read the full article, please visit: https://bit.ly/4iu2q6e. #ArticleAlert #TheLicensingJournal #CopyrightLitigation Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the firm or their colleagues.

Snell & Wilmer is excited to announce the S&W AI Leadership Collective, a forum designed for exceptional Silicon Valley-based CEOs of AI-first or AI-driven startups to Series B companies. Led by Snell & Wilmer Partner Roger Rappoport, this initiative fosters strategic, peer-to-peer discussions on building and scaling AI companies, navigating regulations, securing funding, and leading high-performing teams. CEOs have the option to nominate themselves or their peers for this program. This in-person gathering will be held monthly in Palo Alto, and group size is limited to encourage meaningful interaction and knowledge exchange. The AI Leadership Collective offers a platform for collaboration, accountability, and lasting connections. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4huWFnt.

Snell & Wilmer’s Phoenix office recently participated in the Maricopa County Veteran StandDown, hosted by the Arizona Veterans StandDown Alliance. Attorneys and business professionals provided essential resources, assistance, and a welcoming environment for those who have served the United States. During the two-day event, the team offered pro bono assistance to seventy-four veterans in the Phoenix community. #Veterans #VeteranStandDown #CommunityInvolvement

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to introduce Tucson Office Managing Partner Courtney Henson as this week’s attorney spotlight. Seeking a new home for your practice? Snell & Wilmer is committed to building our team of highly skilled attorneys who share our commitment to excellence, client and community service, and our diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. #hiring #lawyers #career To inquire about potential lateral opportunities, please email [email protected], and to learn more about Courtney’s practice, please visit: https://bit.ly/41K8T5O.

Snell & Wilmer Partner Byron Sarhangian was quoted in the Construction Dive article, “DeepSeek AI will fuel more data center work.’’ To read the full article, please visit: https://bit.ly/41GmI5e. #ConstructionLaw #AI #ConstructionDive Opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily the firm or their colleagues.

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that attorneys Bardia Moayedi and Rosalyn Sutton have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Read more here: https://bit.ly/41DRN9G. #SanDiego #SuperLawyers #RisingStars