Cohen & Padda, LLP has announced that the firm is sponsoring the Inaugural ‘Meet Your District Court Judges’ event on Saturday – August 17, 2013 from 9am-1pm at Canyon Springs High School. 

The purpose of this event is to promote voter education about the Clark County 2014 General Election and is crucial in training future leaders, improving access to justice, and promoting transparency of Clark County’s judicial system. 

In acknowledging their sponsorship, attorney Paul Padda remarked, “We are pleased to lend our support to this historic event and are very excited that our efforts will help provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to students from Canyon Springs High School desiring to enter the legal profession.”  

Students from Canyon Springs High School will be presented with the opportunity to participate in the ‘Shadow a Judge for a Day Program’. This program enables students to spend a day with a judge and develop a better understanding of how courtrooms function. Participating judges represent Civil/Criminal and Family departments. Students are encouraged to share their experiences at the event. Canyon Springs High School is located at 350 East Alexander Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032.  

Confirmed participating moderators include : Clark County District Attorney, Steve Wolfson and Clark County Public Defender, Philip J. Kohn, Esq. 

The Eighth Judicial District Court is served by 52 elected judges. There are 32 civil/criminal judicial departments and 20 family/juvenile judicial departments. Currently 35 District Court Judges have confirmed their attendance including 24 civil/criminal judges and 11 family/juvenile judges. 

Cohen & Padda, LLP. is a law firm dedicated to protecting your legal rights. With a combined total of more than 45 years litigation experience, 100 jury trials and admission to several state bars and courts, Ruth L. Cohen and Paul S. Padda provide their clients with creative and aggressive advocacy. Our firm focuses on representing plaintiffs in the areas of personal injury, employment matters, sexual harassment, civil rights and immigration. The firm also represents businesses wishing to sue other business due to contract issues, fraud or deceitful practices. In the criminal arena, Ms. Cohen and Mr. Padda, both former federal prosecutors, have significant experience and represent individuals and businesses in white-collar criminal cases instigated by local and federal authorities.

Attorney Paul Padd with Nevada Governor Hon. Brian Sandoval

Cohen & Padda, LLP is located at 4240 West Flamingo Road, Suite 220, Las Vegas, Nevada 89103. For information call (702) 366-1888 or visit www.caplawyers.com