Greenberg Traurig Supports Educational Program for College Students Pursuing Gaming and Hospitality Careers
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 11, 2011) -- Greenberg Traurig announced today its support of the International
Gaming Institute (IGI) and the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas by establishing the The Greenberg Traurig IGI Program, a Global
Gaming Expo (G2E) Student Development Program.
The Greenberg Traurig IGI Program provides future gaming, meeting and event planning leaders
with a career-boosting experience, including networking and learning the latest trends in the
industry. College students from around the world will have the opportunity to attend G2E 2011
through this program and participate in several career development activities during the four-day
conference in October.
Greenberg Traurig Gaming Practice Co-Chair Martha Sabol and Las Vegas Shareholder Michael
Bonner presented a $25,000 check today to Patricia Becker, executive director of International
Gaming Institute and Donald Snyder, dean of the UNLV Harrah Hotel College.
“This program provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about gaming companies,
regulation, and the current technology associated with gaming manufacturing,” said Becker.
“Students will have the occasion of networking with industry professionals from around the world,
which is truly a beneficial experience. We are excited to have the law firm of Greenberg Traurig as
a partner in this experience,” she added.
Students are asked to write and submit an essay on why they want to attend G2E, what they hope to
gain by attending the show and how they think this experience will benefit them. The essays are
reviewed by members of the G2E Conference Advisory Board and the directors of UNLV’s IGI.
Winners will have the opportunity to provide their resumes to G2E exhibitors and industry
professionals for possible future internships and employment. Winning students will also gain firsthand,
real-world experience by working alongside conference organizers for one full day.
“The International Gaming Institute is a real asset for the UNLV Harrah Hotel College and the
gaming industry,” said Snyder. “The institute relies on private funding, and a gift of the type
provided by Greenberg Traurig allows the institute to continue with the G2E student development
program, allowing college students an opportunity to explore Las Vegas, the gaming industry and
UNLV. These types of programs are vital to the gaming industry and acknowledge UNLV’s
leadership role in hospitality and gaming education,” he added.
“We are delighted to be able to partner with UNLV and the International Gaming Institute to make
this opportunity a reality for students pursuing this exciting career path,” said Sabol. “There’s no
better place for students to learn about hospitality and gaming than in one of the world’s top
entertainment destinations. I look forward to meeting the students in October. It’s our hope that we
can continue this valuable learning opportunity for years to come,” she added. Sabol made the
donation along with the support of Greenberg Traurig’ Gaming Practice Co-Chair Marlon
Goldstein, who was unable to attend.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Gaming Practice Greenberg Traurig’s Gaming Practice, with more than 50 attorneys worldwide, assists casino
owners, operators, developers, manufacturers and suppliers, investment banks and Indian tribes with
all aspects of business and legal issues including regulatory, licensing, intellectual property,
bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate and resort development, corporate, securities, finance, tax,
dispute resolution and litigation matters. The team’s multi-disciplinary team routinely assists
gaming clients across multiple jurisdictions, state capitals and financial centers throughout the U.S.
and abroad.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys
serving clients from more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. In the U.S., the
firm has more offices than any other among the Top 10 on The National Law Journal’s 2010 NLJ
250. In the U.K., the firm operates as Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP. Greenberg Traurig has a
strategic alliance with the independent law firm, Studio Santa Maria in Milan and Rome. The firm
was Chambers and Partners' USA Law Firm of the Year in 2007 and among the Top 3 in the
International Law Firm of the Year at the 2009 The Lawyer Awards. For additional information,
please visit www.gtlaw.com.
Contact: Diane Gibes, gibesd@gtlaw.com, 702.286.3180