Law Day

We want to thank all of our attorneys and staff that work tirelessly to provide representation and support to people in the community that would otherwise have none. It is our mission to provide Northern Nevada’s vulnerable populations access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay, to protect their rights, safety and family stability.

May is Older Americans Month

When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy […]

Child Abuse Prevention Month

The month of April is a chance to raise awareness of the importance of the legal representation WLS provides, through generous community support, to abused and neglected children in the custody of social services. In 2020, the Child Advocacy Unit represented more than 1,500 children who were removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect and are in the custody of foster care […]

Child’s Voice Luncheon

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Donate an In-Kind Item

Join us in celebrating the return of The Child’s Voice Luncheon. This year’s event takes place on April 29, 2022, at the Renaissance Reno! We are working tirelessly to garner in-kind donations, sponsorships, and table and ticket sales.

Juneteenth Celebration Resource Fair

To be held @ Idlewild Park from 12pm – 7pm Juneteenth is Reno's annual celebration of the emancipation proclamation! This is the first year that we get to celebrate it as a federal Holiday! There will be fun for all ages and plenty of entertainment. Washoe Legal Services will participate by having a table highlighting […]

State Bar of Nevada Annual Meeting

To be held in Sonoma California. Programming for the conference theme, Cultivating Leadership, will focus on developing leadership skills to take on responsibility in our offices, retain clients, and serve as stewards in our communities. The conference will begin with a Welcome Reception on the evening of June 22, 2022; programming will commence on Thursday, […]

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