Past Community Events & Initiatives
Learn more about our community involvement by viewing our past events and projects.
Chaparral High School
Chaparral High School handed out our i dnt txt n drive bracelets to their perfect attendance students. Thank you to the staff and students for supporting such a great cause.
United Blood Services Blood Drive
March 1, 2012
Thanks to everyone who participated in the blood drive we held at our office. Learn more about United Blood Services and how you can help make a difference.
5K Run For A Wish
February 4, 2012
Several members of the firm participated in the 5K Run For A Wish, which benefited the Southern Nevada chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Holiday Events & Initiatives
December 11, 2011
We kept busy during December by participating in the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, which benefits Opportunity Village. Our firm participated in the Zappos Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, which benefits the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America. We also collected presents to donate to the Salvation Army, which provides toys for underprivileged children.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Lock-Up 2011
September 8, 2011
Local Students Win Big in Richard Harris Law Firm’s Second Annual Distracted Driving Video Contest
July 25, 2011
We recently challenged area students to use their imaginations and create videos about the dangers of distracted driving during our second annual PSA contest. After receiving many outstanding entries, we’re pleased to announce the first place team as Brad Calder and Ron Paul Gavino, and the second place team as Chaz Clawson, Michael Grogitsky, and Joseph Bulloch. All the winning students came from the same broadcast journalism class taught by Vicki Steffenhagen at Palo Verde High School. Click here to watch all the entries.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
May 7, 2011
We had a team of 20 "Breast Defenders" for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Saturday, May 7. Did you see our shirts?
Richard Harris Law Firm Holds Second Annual Students With A Cause Video Contest
February 8, 2011
Richard Harris Law Firm encourages high school students to use their creativity and express themselves about an important cause—distracted driving. The law firm is sponsoring its second annual video public service announcement (PSA) contest for Nevada high school students, and inviting them to share their perspectives on this important issue. Click here to learn more!
Richard Harris Speaks at UNLV
February 8, 2011
Richard Harris spoke to fourth-year dental students at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine about the evolution of professional liability law in Nevada and how a dentist can avoid malpractice claims.
Catholic Charities Christmas Dinner
December 19, 2010
Firm employees helped serve Christmas dinner to community members who found themselves without a home this holiday season. This is our third year volunteering with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and its annual holiday dinner, and we're looking forward to providing this service again to our neighbors. Click here to see photos from the dinner.
Angel Tree: Deliver Love 2010
November 29 – December 7, 2010
This was the second year our law firm supported the Salvation Army with its Angel Tree program, which provides Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated parents. We had a tree in our lobby and invited employees and visitors to participate in this worthy cause. We actually collected so many gifts that the Salvation Army truck had to make several trips just to retrieve them all from our office! Click here for more
Richard Harris Receives 2010 Badger Award
October 16, 2010
Attorney Richard Harris was awarded this year’s prestigious Badger Award during the annual Nevada Justice Association convention. Named after Raymond L. Badger, Jr., the first recipient of the award in 1987, this award is reserved for attorneys who most exemplify and promote the mission of the NJA: to continually provide its membership with up-to-date knowledge and information through continuing legal education programs and Nevada specific publications; to monitor the legislative session to ensure Nevadans’ access to the courts is not diminished; and to educate the public regarding their individual rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Ricardo’s of Las Vegas
October 16, 2010
We helped raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure at Ricardo’s of Las Vegas restaurant! Our team, the Breast Buddies, competed in a taco-eating contest against teams from the UFC and the Las Vegas Fire Department. Throwing back an impressive 53 tacos, our team came in third place out of nine teams. Ricardo’s also beat the world record for creating the world’s largest margarita, which topped out at 7,500 gallons! Click here for more photos.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up
October 7, 2010
Richard Harris Law Firm employee Susan Syring was arrested and taken to Tony Roma’s, where she was held until her bail of $1,600 was paid to benefit the MDA’s community-wide lock-up event that raises funds for Jerry’s Kids.
Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.
August 20 – September 6, 2010
Richard Harris Law Firm proudly supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national enforcement effort, Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest, that aims to crack down on impaired driving and reduce roadway fatalities. Read more.
Richard Harris Law Firm Creates International Partnership with DÉCOR S.C.
July 30, 2010
The Richard Harris Law Firm is excited to announce its international partnership with DÉCOR S.C., an organization dedicated to assisting and helping in the development of rural and social communities in Guatemala. DÉCOR actively contributes to the processes related to community projects and development by retraining the rural and agricultural population, educating families in urban areas on new processes, and helping families in rural areas become self sufficient.
The firm’s International Projects Director, Addin Robles, will oversee the partnership and work directly with Richard Harris Law Firm and DÉCOR to oversee the philanthropic and community projects in Guatemala. This partnership encompasses many of the firm’s community initiatives, fulfilling the firm’s purpose and mission of helping others.
Local Law Firm’s PSA Contest offers Nevada Schools a Ray of Hope
June 18, 2010
Anthony Suarez’s video captures a Nevada sunset in the background, in the foreground sits Sierra Vista High School- an image that portrays a new beginning for a state that has endured harsh criticism about academic performance, and declining graduation rates. Nevertheless, Suarez considers his school the inspiration behind his PSA video. Click here to read more!
Richard Harris Reveals Life Lessons during Nevada Justice Association Seminar
May 11, 2010
Attorney Richard Harris spoke during a seminar for the Nevada Justice Association's Club X, which is for attorneys practicing 10 years or less. The seminar was entitled "Starting and Building a Law Practice through Marketing and Client Service," and Harris recounted his first days in the legal profession and how life lessons have helped shape the successful practice he's built during the past 28 years. Click to read more.
Las Vegas Law Firm Is with the Band
May 10, 2010
The Richard Harris Law Firm recovers from Friday night's food, drink and rock 'n' roll. This downtown firm encouraged their peers to eat food catered by Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant, drink unlimited margaritas and beer, and listen to classic rock performed by the Rick Harris Band. Click to read more and view photos.
Operation DVD
May 6, 2010
Richard Harris Law Firm is on a mission to collect new and used DVDs for soldiers. In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 15 and Memorial Day on May 31, the law firm is teaming up with Soldiers and Families First, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to military members and their families, to sponsor a DVD drive.
The firm's goal is to collect new or used DVDs for soldiers who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan and lack safe entertainment options. According to AMVETS, even traditional activities such as baseball and softball are at high risk due to the possible dangers of IEDs, snipers, mines, bombs, among others. That's why a movie is a great diversion for soldiers who are under tremendous stress or have been stationed in remote locations for weeks at time.
Teen Town Hall 2010 "Hearing your Voice"
April 30, 2010
Richard Harris Law Firm joined Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly to celebrate the end of a long and winding road for some of the valley's graduating seniors. More than 200 students from 10 area schools participated in this year's Senior Teen Town Hall 2010 "Hearing your Voice." Click here to read more!
Students With A Cause Video Contest
March 31, 2010
Richard Harris Law Firm encourages high school students to use their creativity and express themselves about an important cause-the dangers of underage drinking and driving. The law firm is sponsoring a video public service announcement (PSA) contest for Clark County high school students, and inviting them to share their perspectives on underage drinking, peer pressure, and the life-changing repercussions of drunk driving. Click here to learn more!
Career Week at Kinder Prep Academy
March 26, 2010
Firm employees spent time with some of the community's youngest members and explained the ins and outs of being a lawyer and working at a law firm during Career Week at Kinder Prep Academy. Click here to read more.
Richard Harris Law Firm Helps Save Lives One Pint at a Time
March 17, 2010
Members of the firm joined others in the Las Vegas community to donate blood for 28 hospitals and 50 treatment centers in the area. As a result, firm members helped offer much needed resources to local patients. Click here to read more.
Richard Harris Gives Lecture to UNLV Dental Students about the Secret
January 26, 2010
Attorney Richard Harris spoke to a group of UNLV dental students about running a successful practice. He focused on the importance of customer service and cited cases where physicians made medical mistakes, but never took the time to explain these mistakes to patients. Harris also cleared up misconceptions about medical malpractice clients who are portrayed in the media as wanting to make a quick buck.
Richard Harris Law Skips Holiday Party to Support Angel Tree
December 2009
The members of Richard Harris Law Firm decided to forego their holiday party this year and instead used those funds to help the local Angel Tree program. The group’s generosity resulted in having to refill the firm’s Christmas tree with Angel Tree gift requests four times!
