Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was recently named the 2023 Chair of the State Bar of Nevada – Construction Law Section Board. This appointment follows Mary’s previous service as 2022 Vice Chair, 2021 Treasurer, and 2020 Secretary.
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02.09.2023 |
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01.25.2023 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was named a Nevada Trailblazer by Nevada Lawyer Magazine, a State Bar of Nevada publication, in the magazine’s January issue. |
08.19.2022 |
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 201 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in America in 70 practice areas. |
07.12.2022 |
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that attorney John Mowbray has been selected to the 2022 edition of Mountain States Super Lawyers, and Mary Bacon has been recognized on the Rising Stars list. They were both honored for their work in business litigation. |
05.18.2022 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was recently honored with the 40 Under 40 award by Vegas Inc. This award “highlights the emerging business and community leaders who have risen to the challenge of these changing times and are paving the way for what’s next.” |
04.05.2022 |
Spencer Fane attorneys Mary Bacon and John Browning recently authored articles featured in the Nevada Lawyer magazine and the Colorado Lawyer in honor of Black History Month. |
12.31.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was recently awarded the Rising Star award from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Southern Nevada Chapter at its annual Women of Distinction Awards. |
12.09.2021 |
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 72 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The list includes: |
10.18.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon published an article in Construction Executive, highlighting construction contracts and several dispute resolution procedures involved. |
08.19.2021 |
Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that 132 of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas. |
07.20.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorneys Mary Bacon, Jessica Chong, and John Mowbray were recently named to Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite 2021 list. |
07.08.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently published an article in Construction Executive highlighting the risks associated with sending informal communications in the construction industry. |
06.29.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was recently named to Vegas Inc’s 2021 Top Lawyer list for her accomplishments as a business litigation attorney. |
06.22.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently wrote an article featured in the Nevada Lawyer magazine profiling Charlie Finlayson and his representation in the LGBTQ+ community. |
03.12.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently published an article in Construction Executive highlighting the intricacies of partnerships and joint ventures. She discussed details on legal issues that can arise if agreements are not properly considered. |
03.04.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon was recently selected by William S. Boyd School of Law’s Public Interest Law Association for the Silver Staircase award. The award identifies a lifetime achievement in pro bono work, recognizing individuals that have significant accomplishments in Nevada’s legal community. |
02.23.2021 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently authored an article for Clark County Bar Association’s Communiqué magazine. Titled “Five Actions Attorneys Can Take to Interrupt Implicit Bias and Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Field,” Mary discusses five actions attorneys can take to address implicit bias and promote diversity in the legal industry. |
01.11.2021 |
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce four attorneys have been elected partners, continuing the firm’s ongoing commitment to create pathways for internal advancement. The new partners include attorneys Mary Bacon (Las Vegas); Jessica Gale and Helen Holden (Phoenix); and Peter Riggs (Kansas City, Missouri). |
01.02.2020 |
Spencer Fane LLP attorney Mary Bacon recently received the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN). |
08.27.2019 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently published an article in Construction Executive explaining what construction companies should consider when deciding whether to include a mandatory mediation provision in a contract. |
06.13.2019 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon recently published an article in Construction Executive answering common questions about the Miller Act. |
11.21.2018 |
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of the Super Lawyers list. The names in italics have been recognized as Rising Stars. The list includes: |
12.22.2017 |
Spencer Fane LLP attorney Mary Bacon recently received the Ask-A-Lawyer Community Commitment Award from The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN). Mary was recognized for volunteering over 200 hours of pro-bono services helping local individuals who could not otherwise afford representation. |
07.24.2017 |
The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN) recently recognized Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon as its Volunteer of the Month. |
07.19.2017 |
As an active member of Leadership Las Vegas, Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon is helping make a difference in lives of local schoolchildren. Mary’s Leadership Las Vegas class is placing Buddy Benches at 10 schools in the Clark County School District to help reduce bullying and integrate students. |
06.22.2017 |
Spencer Fane attorney Mary Bacon has been selected to the 2017 Nevada Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor. |
05.15.2017 |
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce the addition of litigation associate Mary Bacon to its newest office in Las Vegas. |