Senior Law Program to Honor Volunteers at Suncoast Event
The nonprofit will recognize key legal figures and volunteers on October 28, 2026, at the Suncoast.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Awards
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The Senior Law Program will host an event at the Suncoast on October 28, 2026, to celebrate the volunteer attorneys who help expand free legal services for older adults in Southern Nevada. The nonprofit organization provides assistance to residents aged 60 and older through its staff and pro bono partners.
Why it matters
Reliable legal aid for estate planning and other matters is a critical need for our growing senior population. By honoring these volunteers, the program highlights the ongoing reliance on pro bono support to maintain its capacity for serving thousands of local residents each year.
The Senior Law Program assisted more than 8,700 Southern Nevada residents aged 60 and older in 2025. These services are provided by a staff of eight attorneys supplemented by a network of volunteers.
The players
Senior Law Program
A nonprofit that provides free legal services to Southern Nevada residents aged 60 and older.
Elissa Cadish
A Justice who will be recognized at the upcoming event for her contributions.
Dara Goldsmith
An attorney who will be recognized at the upcoming event for her contributions.
The details
The upcoming event at the Suncoast recognizes the contributions of pro bono attorneys who work alongside the staff to deliver free legal services. The organization, which coordinates weekly workshops on wills and trusts, relies on grants and community fundraising to sustain operations. Attendees will see the program honor Justice Elissa Cadish and attorney Dara Goldsmith for their work in the legal community.
Timeline
The Senior Law Program holds its recognition event at the Suncoast on October 28, 2026.
The program assisted more than 8,700 older adults during 2025.
Beyond the Strip
This recognition event follows a well-established local precedent of using awards to sustain the pro bono networks that undergird public-interest legal programs in Southern Nevada. It mirrors the structure of other regional advocacy galas that rely on public acknowledgment to secure ongoing volunteer commitments.
Seniors in Southern Nevada aged 60 and older can continue to access the organization's weekly workshops regarding wills and trusts. The event on October 28, 2026, serves as a reminder of the resources available to help residents navigate estate planning at no cost.
The takeaway
The program remains a primary resource for residents seeking assistance with estate planning documents. Look for information on future workshops if you or a family member aged 60 or older require guidance on wills and trusts.
Further reading
For more on how local organizations are recognized for their work, see the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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