Jamie P. Leavitt

Jamie P. Leavitt

Associate

Background

With a background in legal research and writing and a passion for oral advocacy, Jamie Leavitt tackles complex issues in her litigation practice.

Prior to joining the firm, Jamie served as a senior law clerk to Chief Judge Michael P. Gibbons of the Nevada Court of Appeals. In that role, she researched, drafted and edited appellate orders and opinions involving legal issues such as securities, multiparty contract disputes and property law.

In law school, Jamie was an extern for Judges Jennifer A. Dorsey and Andrew P. Gordon at the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. She also served as a student attorney for the UNLV Immigration Clinic and a consumer protections clerk for the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

Jamie is a registered nutrition and dietetics technician (NDTR) and has lectured on nutrition policy issues.

PRACTICES:

      Insights & Publications

      Credentials

      Education

      J.D., 2022, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, summa cum laude

      B.S., 2019, University of Nevada, magna cum laude

      B.A., 2003, Brigham Young University

      Admissions

      Nevada

      United States District, District of Nevada

      Memberships

      Professional Member, American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

      Clark County Bar Association

      Federal Bar Association, Nevada Chapter

      Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court
       

      Community Involvement

      COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

      Coach, Boyd School of Law Society of Advocates Mock Trial Team, 2022-2023

      Recognition

      AWARDS:

      Society of Advocates Trailblazer Award, 2023

      James E. Rogers Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award