Erven T. Nelson
Erven T. Nelson (born 1956) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly from 2014 to 2016.[1]
Erven T. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 5th district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – February 10, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Marilyn Dondero Loop |
| Succeeded by | Kyle James Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 65–66) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Nelson |
| Children | Joel, Derek, Brooke, Paige, Hayley, Rex, Nina |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Education | Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Early life
Erven T. Nelson was born in 1956 in Washington, D.C.[2]
Nelson was educated at Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in political science.[2] He received a juris doctor from BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School.[2]
Career
Nelson is a lawyer. He was a law clerk to United States District Judge Roger D. Foley from 1983 to 1984.[2] He has been a member of the Nevada Bar Association since 1987.[2] He serves as a shareholder of the World Services Group.[3] He is a member of the Federalist Society, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.[3]
Nelson served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.[2] He has proposed a bill to amend the Constitution of Nevada with Voter ID requirements.[2] Additionally, he has indicated he would be willing to cast a vote in favor of non-discrimination bills for LGBT Nevadans.[4]
Personal life
With his wife Lisa, he has seven children.[2] He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4]
References
- "Legislative Biography : ERVEN T. NELSON" (PDF). Leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- "Assemblyman Erven T. Nelson". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- "Erven T. Nelson". World Services Group. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- Schwarz, Hunter (January 28, 2015). "How much will the Mormon Church's endorsement of LGBT protections sway Mormon lawmakers?". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 5, 2016.