Alicia S. Exley grew up in Bozeman, Montana and attended Montana State University in her hometown. In 2012, Alicia graduated with honors, with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and minors in English literature and gender studies. During her college years, Alicia also worked for an independent, not-for-profit college radio station as an administrative assistant and occasional DJ and wrote a column for her college newspaper.
After completing her undergraduate degree, Alicia moved to Nevada to pursue her legal career. She attended the William S. Boyd School of Law in the evening while working as a paralegal during the day. In 2016, she received her J.D. and passed the Nevada Bar Exam, becoming a member of the State Bar of Nevada. Alicia has extensive experience in family law and appeals, and has worked on cases involving an assortment of civil litigation and criminal defense matters. When not in the office, Alicia participates in a variety of volunteer activities, and serves on several State and County Bar Association committees.
Email: Alicia@PecosLawGroup.com
EXPERIENCE:
Associate Attorney
Pecos Law Group
Henderson, Nevada
May 2017 – present
Associate Attorney
Patti, Sgro & Roger
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 2016 – April 2017
Law Clerk
Patti, Sgro & Roger
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 2016 – October 2016
Paralegal
David Mann, P.C.
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 2012 – April 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
Clark County Bar Association Committee Circle of Support Award, 2018 & 2019
“Best Up & Coming Attorney,” Nevada Business Legal Elite, 2018
Achievement Award, Montana State University Alumni Association & Women’s Center, 2012
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
“QDROs”
Downtown Cultural Series
March 2019
EDUCATION:
William S. Boyd School of Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Juris Doctor, 2016
Dean’s Honor List, Spring 2015
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
Bachelor of Science, 2012
Dean’s Honor Roll, Fall 2008, Fall 2011, and Spring 2012
MEMBERSHIPS
Advertising Advisory Committee Member, State Bar of Nevada, 2018 – present
Community Service Committee Member, Clark County Bar Association, 2017 – present
Young Lawyers’ Section CLE Committee, State Bar of Nevada, 2018 – 2019
Clark County Bar Association, 2017 – present
Family Section, State Bar of Nevada, 2017 – present
State Bar of Nevada, 2016 – present
Community Service Program, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2013
President, Montana State University Triota Honor Society, 2011 – 2012
Secretary, Montana State University Mortar Board Honor Society, 2011 – 2012
PUBLICATIONS
“When Your Client Doesn’t Know What They Own or What They Owe: Representing Victims of Economic Abuse in Divorce Litigation”
Nevada Lawyer
November 2019