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Practice Emphasis Gaming Law, Legislation, Government Relations Professional Experience Robert Faiss is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on gaming law. Mr. Faiss was named as the premier gaming attorney in the United States and one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Gaming Law and is included in Mountain States Super Lawyers' "The Top 75." He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award in gaming law from the Nevada Gaming Attorneys and the UNLV International Gaming Institute. Mr. Faiss has represented the gaming industry in the Nevada State Legislature for the past 26 years. He was selected by the Detroit City Council to serve as its special gaming counsel in the creation of Detroit's casino regulations. From 1998 through 2003, Mr. Faiss served on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group of the U.S. Department of Treasury as the representative of the U.S. casino industry. Mr. Faiss has testified before the U.S. Senate on amendments to the Bank Secrecy Act, and before the National Gambling Impact Study Commission on casino credit practices and procedures. Mr. Faiss is a noted lecturer and author on gaming law. Mr. Faiss has been an Adjunct Professor in gaming law and policy since 2001 at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to joining Lionel Sawyer & Collins, Mr. Faiss was City Editor of the Las Vegas Sun, Assistant Executive Secretary to the Nevada Gaming Commission, Executive Assistant to the Governor of Nevada and a White House Staff Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Chambers USA describes Bob Faiss as "one of the most prominent gaming attorneys in the States; he helped forge modern legalized gaming." Interviewed by Chambers USA, clients endorsed his expertise by stating that Mr. Faiss has "legendary status - when he speaks, everyone listens." Mr. Faiss is Chair of Lionel Sawyer & Collins' Gaming and Regulatory Law Department and is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. He has an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory. Professional and Civic Affiliations American Bar Association, General Practice Section, Gaming Law Committee, founding member and past chairman International Association of Gaming Advisors, charter trustee and past president International Masters of Gaming Law, founding member Education American University, Washington, D.C., B.A., 1969 American University School of Law, Washington, D.C., J.D., 1972 University of Nevada, Reno, B.A., 2000 Bar/Court Admissions State Bar of Nevada Bar of the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada U.S. Supreme Court. | 