Sam McMullen’s practice is concentrated in governmental law, strategic positioning, lobbying and political strategy. He represents business and political clients for maximum positive effect in legal and strategic positioning, governmental relations and public affairs. Sam is skilled in multiple governmental and regulatory agencies including gaming, state and local taxation, licensing and permitting, insurance, health, utility, environmental, energy, land use and planning, among others. He specializes in initiative and referendum law and litigation, campaign and election law and practices, political contributions, and PAC laws and regulation.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1976)
- University of Nevada, Reno (B.S., 1973)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Nevada
- United States District Court, District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Nevada
- Executive Committee, Gaming Law Section (1984-1993)
- American Legislative Exchange Council, Private Sector Chairman (1985-present)
- Board of Directors, Gaming Industry Association (1988-1990)
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Nevada Influencers, Featured, Campaigns & Elections (February 2011)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Government Relations Practice (2011-2012)
- Nevada's Most Influential Citizens, Nevada Business Magazine (2010)
Community Involvement
- Three Square, Operating Board of Directors: Las Vegas Anti-Hunger, nonprofit (2007-present)
- Western Folklife Center, National Advisory Council (1989-present)
Other Professional Experience
- The McMullen Strategic Group, President
- Law Offices of Samuel P. McMullen, Principal and Partner
- Law Firm of Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel, McMullen and Mulligan, Principal and Partner (1991-1999)
- The Northern Nevada Gaming Industry Association, Executive Director (1990-1998)
- Harrah's Strategic Group, Vice President, Governmental Affairs (1986-1990)
- Harrah's Strategic Group, Associate General Counsel and Director, Governmental Affairs (1981-1986)
- Gaming Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Nevada, Deputy Attorney General (1980-1981)
- Civil Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Nevada, Deputy Attorney General (1979-1980)
