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Aaron Ford’s practice is concentrated in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis in contract and real estate disputes, employment law and public/education law.

Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2001)
  • The Ohio State University (Ph.D., Educational Administration, 2001)
  • The Ohio State University (M.A., Educational Administration, 1998)
  • The George Washington University (M.A., International Education, 1997)
  • Texas A&M University (B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, 1995)

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Nevada
  • Supreme Court of Texas
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Memberships & Activities

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of Texas
  • American Bar Association
    • Business Law Section
      • Business Law Ambassador (2009-2011)
      • Consumer Financial Services Committee (2009-2010)
      • Business and Corporate Litigation Committee (2009-2010)
    • Litigation Section
      • Employment and Labor Relations Committee, Membership Chair (2008-2009)
      • International Litigation Committee, Website Chair (2007-2008)
  • National Bar Association, Las Vegas Chapter, Member
    • Public Relations/Public Image Committee, Chair (2008-2009)
  • Clark County Bar Association

Representative Presentations & Publications

  • Do Employers Need To Provide Time Off To Vote? In Business Las Vegas, CBS television broadcast (Oct. 17-21, 2008)
  • Is Your Website In Danger of Being Sued for Discrimination, In Business Las Vegas, CBS television broadcast (Aug. 1-5, 2008)
  • Avoiding Cyber Liability, In Business Las Vegas, CBS television broadcast (Mar. 7-11, 2008)
  • Avoiding Holiday Liability, In Business Las Vegas, CBS television broadcast (Dec. 6-11, 2007)
  • Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment, The Principal's Legal Handbook 106, Kenneth E. Lane et al. eds., 3d ed. (2005)
  • Sexual Abuse or Harassment of Students, Texas School Law 381, Kelly Frels et al., eds., 2d ed. (2004)
  • School Board Liability for Student-on-Student Sexual Harassment: An Analysis of the State of the Law after Davis v. Monroe County Public Schools (August 31, 2001) (unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, The Ohio State University; on file with Ackerman Library, The Ohio State University)

Professional Recognition & Awards

  • British-American Project, Delegate to London, England (2011)
  • 40 Under 40, In Business Las Vegas (2011)
  • Diversity in Action Award, In Business Las Vegas (2009)
  • American Council of Young Political Leaders, Official Delegate to New Zealand (2009)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation - Rising Stars Edition (2009, 2011)
  • Who's Who in Black Las Vegas (2008)
  • Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Dallas (2006)
  • American Marshall Memorial Fellow (2006)
  • Texas Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation - Rising Stars Edition (2006) 
  • Top Lawyers Under 40, Dallas (2006)
  • Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas (2005)
  • Award of Excellence, Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors (2004)
  • Outstanding Minority Bar Leader Award, Dallas Bar Association (2004)

Community Involvement

  • Olive Crest of Nevada, Board of Trustees (2011-present)
  • Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2009-2012)
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

Other Professional Experience

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Associate (2004-2007)
  • Bracewell & Guiliani LLP, Associate (2003-2004)
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Federal Judicial Clerk to Circuit Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson (2002-2003)
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Federal Judicial Clerk to District Judge Denise Page Hood (2001-2002)

Public Service

  • Nevada Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools, Appointee (2011-present)
  • Nevada State Senate Committee on Ethics, Appointee (2009-2011)
  • Clark County Justice of the Peace Selection Committee, Appointee (2008-2012)
  • Clark County Democratic Party, Executive Committee (2011-2013; 2008-2009)