Legislative Biography -- 71st (2001) Session

BARBARA E. BUCKLEY

Democrat

Clark County Assembly

District No. 8

Attorney at Law

E-mail: [email protected]

 

 

Born:  1960; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Educated:  University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., with honors; University of Arizona, J.D., Summa Cum Laude.

Hobbies/Special Interests:  Hiking, reading, traveling.

Legislative Service:  Nevada Assembly, 1995-2001--four regular sessions; Majority Floor Leader, 2001; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 1997-99.

 

Affiliations:  Executive Director, Clark County Legal Services, 1996-present; Founder, Southern Nevada Affordable Housing Committee; Founding First President, CLASS Publication.

 

Personal and Professional Achievements:  Access to Justice Public Lawyer of the Year Award, State Bar of Nevada, 2000; Nicholas J. Horn Award, Nevada State Medical Association, 1999; Recognition Award, Southern Nevada Center for Independent Living, 1999; Outstanding Contribution in Shaping Health Care Policy, 1999; Nevada Nurses' Association; Positive Approaches Award, 1999; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Association of Social Workers, 1998; Consumer Advocate of the Year Award, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, 1998; Brocho de Oro Award, Hispanics in Politics, 1998; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Medical Political Action Committee, 1997; Special Achievement Award, American Association for Retired Persons, 1997; Women of Achievement Finalist, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 1994 and 1996; Legislator of the Year Award, Nevada Judges Association, 1996; Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Award, 1994; Outstanding Female Law Graduate, University of Arizona Law School, 1989.