(Reno, Nevada, 2026-01-09 02:29:00) — Snell & Wilmer associate Erin Walsh has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Planned Giving Roundtable of Northern Nevada (PGRT), the law firm announced. Walsh will serve as President of the organization.
The appointment places an attorney specializing in estate planning in a leadership role at a key Northern Nevada philanthropic organization.
- Erin Walsh of Snell & Wilmer has been named President of the Planned Giving Roundtable of Northern Nevada.
- Walsh previously served as Vice President and Secretary of the PGRT Board.
- PGRT focuses on fostering collaboration and education in charitable giving within Northern Nevada.
Walsh is an associate in Snell & Wilmer’s Private Client Services Practice Group, focusing on estate planning, trusts, and tax planning, according to the firm. She also has experience in probate and trust administration.
Walsh’s longstanding involvement with PGRT includes previous roles as Vice President and Secretary of the organization’s Board of Directors, Snell & Wilmer stated. PGRT is a network of professionals dedicated to building a strong culture of philanthropy through education, collaboration, and charitable gift planning.
The organization offers educational programming and networking opportunities for professionals involved in charitable giving, providing continuing education credits for CPAs, CFPs, and attorneys, and supporting its mission of advancing planned giving literacy and philanthropic impact throughout Northern Nevada, the firm said.
Why It Matters
Walsh’s appointment reflects a growing emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to planned giving. Her expertise in estate planning positions her to guide PGRT in promoting effective strategies for charitable giving within the Northern Nevada community. The role also highlights the increasing importance of legal professionals in facilitating philanthropic endeavors, ensuring both donor intent and compliance with relevant regulations.
Walsh earned her J.D. from New England Law | Boston and her B.S. in finance and business management from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is a fourth-generation Northern Nevadan, and Snell & Wilmer noted her commitment to serving her community.
Snell & Wilmer was founded in 1938 and has more than 500 attorneys practicing in 17 locations across the United States and Mexico, including Reno-Tahoe, Nevada.
