Erven T. Nelson
| Erven T. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1956 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Education | Clark High School |
| Alma mater |
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Nelson |
| Children | 7 |
Erven T. Nelson (born 1956) is an American lawyer and politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.
Early life
Erven T. Nelson was born in 1956 in Washington, D.C..[1]
Nelson was educated at the Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Brigham Young University, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in political science.[1] He received a juris doctor from BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School.[1]
Career
Nelson is a lawyer. He was a legal clerk to United States District Judge Roger D. Foley from 1983 to 1984.[1] He has been a member of the Nevada Bar Association since 1987.[1] He serves as a shareholder of the World Services Group.[2] He is a member of the Federalist Society, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.[2]
Nelson serves as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.[1] He has proposed a bill to amend the Constitution of Nevada with Voter ID requirements.[1] Additionally, he has said he would be willing to cast a vote in favor of non-discrimination bills for LGBT Nevadans.[3]
Personal life
With his wife Lisa, he has seven children.[1] He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon).[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Assemblyman Erven T. Nelson". Nevada Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- 1 2 "Erven T. Nelson". World Services Group. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- 1 2 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.