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Nevada Appoints High-Profile Criminal Defense Attorney to Gaming Commission
Richard Schonfeld, a partner at a prominent Las Vegas law firm, will join the state's five-member gaming oversight board.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:08am
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The appointment of a prominent criminal defense attorney to Nevada's gaming oversight board signals the state's focus on maintaining integrity and public trust in the industry.Las Vegas TodayNevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Richard Schonfeld, a criminal defense attorney and partner at the Las Vegas law firm Chesnoff & Schonfeld, to the state's five-member Nevada Gaming Commission. Schonfeld, who has represented numerous high-profile celebrity clients, will replace outgoing Commissioner Rosa Solis-Rainey when his four-year term begins on April 28.
Why it matters
The Nevada Gaming Commission plays a critical role in overseeing the integrity and regulation of the state's multibillion-dollar gaming industry. Schonfeld's appointment brings a high-profile legal expert to the commission, potentially signaling the governor's priorities in gaming oversight and regulation.
The details
Schonfeld is a litigation attorney and former law partner of former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. He was appointed to the commission by Governor Lombardo to replace outgoing Commissioner Rosa Solis-Rainey, whose term expires this month. Schonfeld's four-year term on the five-member commission will begin on April 28, with his first meeting scheduled for May 21.
- Schonfeld's four-year term on the Nevada Gaming Commission begins on April 28, 2026.
- Schonfeld's first commission meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
The players
Richard Schonfeld
A criminal defense attorney and partner at the Las Vegas law firm Chesnoff & Schonfeld, who has represented numerous high-profile celebrity clients. He was previously a law partner with former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.
Joe Lombardo
The Governor of Nevada, who appointed Schonfeld to the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Rosa Solis-Rainey
The outgoing Nevada Gaming Commission member whose term is expiring, to be replaced by Schonfeld.
What they’re saying
“Richard Schonfeld brings decades of legal experience and a strong understanding of Nevada's business community to this role. I am confident he will be a valuable addition to the Nevada Gaming Commission as it continues its important work safeguarding the integrity of our gaming industry.”
— Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada
The takeaway
Schonfeld's appointment to the Nevada Gaming Commission underscores the state's commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and oversight in the gaming industry, drawing on his extensive legal expertise and experience representing high-profile clients.
