Allison MacKenzie shareholder Ryan Russell has been re-elected to serve as Carson City’s representative on the State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors.
Comprised of 15 members representing the four state districts defined in Supreme Court Rule 81, the Board of Governors carries out the State Bar’s administrative functions, sets policies and procedures, affects rule changes, takes legislative positions relative to the administration of justice, and oversees the Bar’s fiduciary responsibilities. Elections are held annually and governors are selected by the members of their districts to serve two-year terms.
A native of Carson City, Ryan has been an attorney at Allison MacKenzie since 2004. His primary areas of practice include Local Government and Entity Law. In addition to his work at Allison MacKenzie, Ryan is also extremely active in his service of the community. He currently serves as a Special Master for the Carson City Juvenile Court and Judge Pro Tem for the Carson City Justice and Municipal Court. Ryan also volunteers his time to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and is a member of the Carson City Rotary Club.
Ryan was recently recognized as one of the Top Attorneys in Northern Nevada by Nevada Business Magazine. Each year, the Legal Elite list highlights the top 4 percent of attorneys in the state as nominated and voted on by the legal community.
Allison MacKenzie is proud of Ryan’s re-election to the Board of Governors and of his ongoing dedication to civic service. Ryan’s accomplishments are part of the firm’s rich legacy of commitment to both its clients and its community.