Morgan Shah, born and raised in Las Vegas, works tirelessly to create a community where “justice for all” is not just an ideal but a reality. Upon her graduation from the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, Shah entered a small private practice where she handled commercial litigation and appeals before she was offered the position of clerking for Judge Jerome Tao on the then newly created Nevada Court of Appeals. She transitioned to Nevada Legal Services in 2018 and has been there since.
As a community development attorney from 2018 to 2021, Shah helped people starting small businesses set up their entities properly and organize all their licensing and requirements. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took on further responsibilities to aid low-income Nevadans who struggled to keep their homes, buy essentials and keep their utilities running.
In her current role as director of community engagement, Shah uses her skills of creative problem-solving and program development to facilitate legal education and outreach to meet the needs of Nevada’s communities. “I am invested in strengthening the community,” said Shah. “And I consider it an honor to be able to work with many smart, caring people on a daily basis to protect the rights of our most vulnerable residents.”