Professional Activities
American Bar Association, member, Board of Governors (2006-2009); Nevada State Delegate (1994-2006); State Bar Delegate (1991-1994)
State Bar of Nevada, President (1988-1989); member, Board of Governors (1979-1989)
Clark County (Nevada) Bar Association; recipient of 2007 Liberty Bell award in recognition of civic responsibility and dedication to the local community
National Association of County Civil Attorneys, President (1984-1985)
International Association of Gaming Regulators, Chair (1992-1994)
International Association of Gaming Advisors, Counselor (2018)
Recognition & Accomplishments
Named to the 100 Hours Club by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project
The Best Lawyers in America, gaming law, government relations practice, land use and zoning law, real estate law, 2006-2020; "Lawyer of the Year," Land Use and Zoning Law (Las Vegas), 2017
Chambers USA, gaming and licensing law, 2003-2017; real estate: zoning/land use law, 2008-2018
Recipient, City of Las Vegas City Council's "Citizen of the Month" Award, July 2018
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Recipient, State Bar of Nevada's Presidential Award, given to a member of the Bar practicing 20 years or more who inspires by example, advances the administration of justice, and brings honor and integrity to the profession, 2014
Recipient, the Public Interest Law Association's Silver Staircase Honor, in recognition of excellence in public interest work and commitment to pro bono work, 2014
Named Volunteer Attorney of the Month for March 2013 by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project
Named among Mountain States Super Lawyers 2012 in the area of land use/zoning
Recipient, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute Educator of the Year Award, 1998
Publications
Co-author, "Nevada Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act Goes Into Effect October 1," Ballard Spahr alert, September 21, 2017
Co-author, "Half-Built Buildings: Preserving Entitlements," Communiqué, September 2010
Co-author, "Nevada Judicial Orientation Manual," National Judicial College, 1974
Speaking Engagements
Bill is a frequent lecturer at both gaming and zoning/land use conferences and has testified before the U.S. Congress and the Nevada Legislature.
Community Activities
International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, founder
National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, 2008
Board Memberships
United Way of Southern Nevada, 1990-present
Outside Las Vegas Foundation, founding member, 1999-present
Southern Nevada Public Television, 2000-present
Nevada Legal Services, 2012-present