Its departments include admissions, lawyer regulation and client protection divisions, and it provides services such as lawyer referral, law related education and access to justice.

The State Bar of Nevada is overseen by a board of governors, which carries out the state bar's administrative functions, sets policies and procedures, effects rule changes, takes legislative positions relative to the administration of justice and oversees the bar's fiduciary responsibilities.

The board of governors has 15 members, who represent four Nevada state districts.

Elections for the board are held annually and governors are selected by the members of their districts to serve two-year terms.

At that time, the majority of lawyers resided in Washoe County, and membership in the association was voluntary.