Las Vegas, NV (November 27, 2012)Lionel Sawyer & Collins shareholder Maximiliano Couvillier III was elected to a two-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce. The recently-held elections to the 26-member board included six directors elected to fill a two-year term and 15 who serve for one year, in addition to the board’s officers. The 38th Board Installation gala will be held on December 7th. Max has served on the Board of Directors since 2010, and previously served from 2003 – 2007.

Max is a shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation Department. His practice focuses on commercial disputes, entertainment law, corporate and shareholder matters, labor/employment, real estate and construction matters. Max has also participated in significant appellate matters, representing some of the Nevada’s largest companies. In addition, Max counsels his clients in employment-based immigration matters.

Since moving to Las Vegas to join the Firm, Max has distinguished himself as an active member and leader in the community. Most recently, Max was named by his peers to Best Lawyers In America for Commercial Litigation in their 2013 edition. His judgment and advice is highly sought and Max currently serves on several Boards in addition to the Latin Chamber, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, the Litigation Section of the Nevada Bar, and is the General Counsel of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

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Nevada’s largest private law firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins offers a full range of legal services, including gaming and regulatory law, litigation, government relations, commercial transactions, labor and employment law, environmental, bankruptcy, banking, trusts and estates, health care and corporate law. Celebrating its 45th year, Lionel Sawyer & Collins has offices in Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City. For more information about Lionel Sawyer & Collins’ practice and attorneys, please visit www.lionelsawyer.com and our most recent “Year in Review”.