About Dawn
Biography
I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve as a pro bono children's rights attorney. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with family, especially my precious grandchildren.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Licensed in Nevada for 11 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Legal Aid of Southern Nevada
725 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89104
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Dawn Hathaway Thoman's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kristi | November 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best CAP Attorney ever!!!
Dawn was the best attorney. I can't say enough. I was a foster parent and she was one of my kiddos CAP attorney. She went above and beyond for him. She was available anytime I had questions or issues. She is kind, sweet, compassionate, and a wonderful person. She fought for what my son wanted...
Posted by Lin | July 15, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best Advocate I Know
I have worked with Dawn Thoman for several years. She advocates for her clients better than any lawyer I know! Not only is she fierce in the courtroom, she goes above and beyond expectations and provides support in any way she can. Ms. Thoman does right by her clients and truly cares about their outc...
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Experience
Honors
2022
“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2020
“Wall of Honor” Inductee, Clintondale Community Schools
2019
“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2018
“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2017
“Most Pro Bono Hours Attorney”, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
2014
“Dean’s Award” (for noteworthy contributions to the law school), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2014
CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Family Justice Clinic), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013
“Nevada Law Journal Scholarly Writing Competition” Winner, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013
“Dean's List” (for earning a grade point average exceeding 3.5), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013
CALI Award® (for the highest grade in American Legal History), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013
CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Advanced Legal Analysis), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2012
"Outstanding Student of the Semester," Community Service Program, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2012
"Outstanding Student of the Year," Community Service Program, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2012
CALI Award® (for the highest grade in Psychology and Lawyering), William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2005
"Top 40 Under 40 in Nevada", In Business Las Vegas/Greenspun Media Group
2003
“Top 40 Businesspeople Under the Age of 40”, Nevada Business Journal
2001
"Community Achievement Awards Finalist", Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
2001
"Most Distinguished Women in Nevada", Distinguished Publishing Company
2001
"Women in Profile", Nevada Woman Magazine
2000
“National Register of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals”, Who's Who of Executives & Professionals
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Pro Bono Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP) Attorney, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV August 2015-Present
2020 - 2020
Professor of Law, Education Advocacy Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic
2014 - 2015
Attorney-Intern, Criminal Division, Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office
2014 - 2014
Student-Attorney, Family Justice Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2013 - 2013
Student-Attorney/Legal Extern, Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office, Criminal Division
2013 - 2013
Student-Attorney, Immigration Clinic, William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2012 - 2012
Legal Extern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert J. Johnston, United States District Court; District of Nevada
1995 - 2005
Vice President (and various other titles), Manpower Inc. of Southern Nevada and Manpower of Toledo, Ohio
1986 - 1989
Assistant Director of Education, Macomb County Board of REALTORS®
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of NevadaAttorney Member
Education
2014
Juris Doctor; ranked in the top 1/3 of the class
2011
Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2022
Panel Speaker
2022
2019
Panel Speaker
2015
Panel Speaker
2014
“Anxiety and Child Witnesses”
2014
“How to Protect Your Parental Rights While You Are Incarcerated"
2013
Keynote Speaker
2013
“Effective Child Witness Testimony"
Publications
2013
Languages
English