Charles Edward Morse Cahillane

Charles Cahillane is an Appellate Associate Attorney at Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers.

Charles grew up along the East Coast, spending his early years in Florida before moving to New England and attending boarding school in Vermont. He earned his Bachelor of Science from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he double majored in Government and English with a concentration in Creative Writing.

He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in law school, Charles was actively involved in academic and extracurricular pursuits. He served as Lead Articles Editor for Volume 14 of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal and competed as a member of the Society of Advocates on Boyd’s Mock Trial Team, where he developed a strong interest in trial advocacy.

Charles received CALI Awards for earning the highest grades in both Advanced Trial Advocacy and Secured Transactions. He also authored and published several law review articles covering a wide range of legal topics, including artificial intelligence, gaming law, and judicial ethics. Notably, his paper on underage gambling and its connection to certain video game mechanics earned him the Best Paper/Presentation Awards at the 2024 International Masters of Gaming Law Conference.

After graduating from law school and passing the Nevada Bar, Charles served as a judicial law clerk for Chief Judge Bonnie A. Bulla at the Nevada Court of Appeals. His time at the court provided him with valuable insight into the appellate process and deepened his understanding of persuasive legal writing and judicial reasoning.

In 2025, Charles joined Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers as an associate in the firm’s appellate division.

Outside of his legal practice, Charles enjoys exploring new places with friends, going to the gym, and is an avid Star Wars fan.