Clark Hill Expands Nevada Presence, Opening Reno Office With Three Litigators, Public Strategy Additions

Leif Reid, Kristen Martini, Nicole Scott Join as Litigation Members, Alfredo Alonso Joins Clark Hill Public Strategies as Firm Opens 30^th Office

International law firm Clark Hill PLC announced today that three litigators –Leif Reid, Kristen Martini and Nicole Scott have joined the firm as Members and that Alfredo Alonso has joined as a Principal at Clark Hill Public Strategies (CHPS), Clark Hill’s advocacy and lobbying affiliate. The group is establishing the firm’s Reno office, its second office in Nevada, following the continued success of the Las Vegas office. Clark Hill now has 30 offices in its global platform.

“These new colleagues mark a pivotal and exciting moment in our growth in the Nevada market,” said John Hensien, Chief Executive Officer of Clark Hill. “We’re seeing significant demand for services in Nevada, including litigation and appeals as well as advocacy counseling in the state’s urban centers.”

Member Leif Reid, who will work from the firm’s Las Vegas and Reno offices, said “We came to Clark Hill because it of what it stands for, for the way the people here actively practice people-first values, and for Clark Hill’s direct engagement with the needs of our clients here in Nevada.”

Leif Reid has a stellar reputation as the go-to lawyer for clients facing high-stakes litigation. His practice covers a broad range of complex litigation, including matters regarding antitrust, unfair competition, energy, contract disputes, mass tort and product liability in state and federal jurisdictions throughout Nevada. In his Liquor law practice, he works with name brand clients facing litigation as well as advocating on behalf of clients. Reid, son of the late U.S. Senator Harry Reid, earned his B.A from Brigham Young University and his J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Alfredo T. Alonso advocates for clients throughout the state on a range of issues, working with them to educate and inform legislators and decisionmakers. With more than two decades of government affairs experience, he helps clients achieve their business objectives.

Kristen Martini focuses on large-scale complex commercial litigation, antitrust actions and business torts, where she regularly appears in state and federal courts in Reno and Las Vegas. Her appellate practice includes appearing before the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She earned her undergraduate degree at University of Nevada-Reno and her J. D.  at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law.

Nicole Scott advocates for clients in the commercial litigation, appellate, and alcohol/liquor sectors. With a background in finance and real estate, she provides counsel on a range of complex litigation and corporate matters. A former law clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice Hardesty at the Nevada Supreme Court, Scott earned her B.S.B.A. at the University of Nevada, an M.B.A. from Hawaii Pacific University, an M.A. in Secondary Education from University of Nevada, and her J.D. from University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law.

“This talented group brings new energy, ideas and capabilities to our clients in Nevada and represents the expansion of our reach and commitment in the state,” said Paola Armeni, Member-in-Charge of the Las Vegas office. “As our clients continue to grow and their needs evolve, Clark Hill continues to recruit top talent to serve them.”