Lombardo appoints Richard Schonfeld to Nevada Gaming Commission

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Governor Joe Lombardo introduced Tuesday the appointment of Richard Schonfeld to the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Schonfeld’s time period on the fee will begin on April 28, 2026.

“Richard Schonfeld brings decades of legal experience and a strong understanding of Nevada’s business community to this role,” Lombardo mentioned. “I am confident he will be a valuable addition to the Nevada Gaming Commission as it continues its important work safeguarding the integrity of our gaming industry.”

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The Nevada Gaming Commission performs a important position in Nevada’s gaming trade by ultimate motion on licensing, regulatory and disciplinary issues.

Schonfeld has practiced legislation in Nevada for greater than 27 years and is a accomplice at Chesnoff & Schonfeld. He earned his legislation diploma in 1998 and was admitted as a member of the Nevada Bar that very same yr.

Through his legislation follow, Schonfeld has served as outdoors company litigation counsel to quite a few Las Vegas companies, together with leisure corporations, industrial enterprises and restaurant administration organizations. He has been acknowledged for his expertise in dealing with complicated authorized issues and trial litigation, having made appearances in over 18 states.

Schonfeld’s court docket admissions embrace quite a few United States District Courts, a number of United States Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

“I am honored to be appointed to the Nevada Gaming Commission and grateful to Governor Lombardo for his confidence in me,” Schonfeld mentioned. “Nevada has given so much to me, my wife Gina, and our children, and it means a great deal to have the opportunity to give back to this State. I look forward to contributing to the Commission’s important work in maintaining the integrity of this vital industry.”

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