The cannabis industry in Indian Country is experiencing significant growth and opportunity, with several Native American tribes leading the way in cannabis cultivation and retail. Tribes have leveraged their sovereign status to establish cannabis businesses, navigating both legal and regulatory challenges unique to tribal lands. While some tribes embrace cannabis as a potential economic driver, others remain cautious due to federal law conflicts and concerns about public perception.

When

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The ceremony begins at 5:00 PM 

Campus Location

Thomas & Mack Center

The William S. Boyd School of Law will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. 

The William S. Boyd School of Law will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. 

The William S.

The Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at the William S. Boyd School of Law is offering a 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training on August 14–16 and August 22–23, 2025. Registration is open to all.

The course will be taught by Margaret Crowley and will cover conflict theory, negotiation methods, and the mediation process, techniques, and ethics. This class blends theory with practice and emphasizes hands-on learning through simulation exercises.

The William S.

The Intellectual Property Conference will be held on Friday, September 12, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Topics include:

Title to Intellectual Property in Software – Common Pitfalls and Perfecting Title

Copyright Year in Review

Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence Panel and Workshop

Lunch and AI Workshop

Patent and Trademark Year in Review

Copyright Claims Board in Review and Pro Bono Opportunities

International Intellectual Property

Ethics Issues in IP Law

2025 UNLV Constitution Day Lecture
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 4:30 PM PST
Marjorie Barrick Museum, Auditorium

Lecture Title: Reclaiming the Constitution From the Shadows of an Authoritarian Presidency