Senator Nicole J. Cannizzaro

Majority Leader
Party: Democratic

Legislative Service

  • Majority Leader, March 2019
  • Assistant Majority Leader, November 2018 - March 2019
  • Nevada Senate, 2016-Present (first elected November 2016)

Honors and Awards

  • Millennium Scholarship, 2001
  • Dean's List, University of Nevada, Reno, 2002 - 2006
  • Dean's Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2010
  • American Bar Association Diversity Fellowship, 2009
  • Society of Advocates, William S. Boyd School of Law, 2008 - 2010
  • Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society, 2006
  • Nevada Business Magazine, Legal Elite, 15 Top Government Attorneys, 2012
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Commendation and Certificate of Appreciation, 2016

Affiliations

  • Delta Gamma Alumnae Association, 2006 - Present
  • Southern Nevada Alumnae Panhellenic Council, 2014 - 2016
  • Clark County Prosecutors' Association, 2012 - Present
  • Emerge Nevada, 2015 - Present
  • William S. Boyd School of Law Alumni Association, 2016 - Present
  • University of Nevada, Reno Alumni Association
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Alumni Association, 2006

Education

  • Chaparral High School, Las Vegas, NV, High School Diploma with High Honors
  • University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., Business Administration and Management
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, J.D.

Professional

  • Deputy District Attorney, Clark County, NV

Personal

Recreation: Reading, crossfit, playing with my three dogs, spending time with nieces and nephews
Born: 1983 - Las Vegas, NV
Spouse: Nathan Ring

Primary Sponsor

SR1 Adopts the Rules of the Senate for the 33rd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature. (BDR R-1)
SR2 Provides that no allowances will be paid for the 33rd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature for periodicals, stamps, stationery or communications. (BDR R-6)
ACR2 Memorializes former State Senator and Congressman James Hubert Bilbray. (BDR R-11)
SR3 Recognizes the appointment of the Senate staff. (BDR R-4)
SR4 Expresses appreciation to the Senate staff for their service during the 33rd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature. (BDR R-12)
SR5 Expresses appreciation to the staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for their service during the 33rd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature. (BDR R-13)