Legal Team
John Dean Harper 
Chief General Counsel John Dean Harper is a graduate of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and the University of Cincinnati, College of Law. John has been our Chief General Counsel since 1998. He represents the Association and its members at the Citizen Review Board, in Workers' Compensation matters, throughout the Grievance Process (Non-confirmation hearings, Labor Management Boards and Arbitrations) and at the Employee-Management Relations Board, state District Court and Federal District Court.
In addition, John advises the Executive Board and Board of Directors regarding corporate and legislative matters. He volunteers his time as a founding officer and director of Future Stars of America Inc., a nonprofit corporation that educates foster children about learning to be financially self sufficient.
Kathryn A. Werner Collins
General Counsel Kathy Collins began her legal career in the state of Ohio afIer graduating from the University of Cincinnati, College of Law in 1989. She was associated with the law firm of Helmer, Lugbill and Whitman from 1989-1993, where she primarily practiced in the areas of employment and False Claims Act litigation. After moving to Nevada, she practiced privately in the labor/employment, insurance defense and litigation fields while associated with the firm of Lefebvre, Barron & Vivone in Las Vegas from 1993-1998. In 1998, Kathy became General Counsel to the Las Vegas Police Protective Association.
She also represents several other law enforcement-related associations, including associations affiliated with the Nevada Conference of Police and Sheriffs, the Las Vegas Police Protective Association Civilian Employees and the Injured Police Officers Fund. Kathy is primarily responsible for representing members in matters regarding labor/employment issues at the Civil Service Board, in Arbitrations and in State and Federal District Court.
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