Pat Lundvall received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Nebraska.  She also taught at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation while she was completing her Master of Science degree in Physical Education.   Ms. Lundvall went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating Valedictorian, with Great Distinction, Order of the Coif.

“Pat Lundvall is highly respected among her peers, both personally and professionally,” said Governor Gibbons.  “Her extensive educational background and experience in civil litigation will be tremendous assets to our distinguished Athletic Commission and its renowned reputation.”

Pat Lundvall is a partner in the firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP.  In 2001 she was board certified in Civil Litigation by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and in March 2004 she was the first attorney in Nevada to be certified by the Nevada State Bar as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist.  In 2005, and each year thereafter, she was selected by her peers for inclusion in “Best Lawyers in America” for Civil Litigation. In 2007, she was selected by her peers for inclusion in “Super Lawyers” for Civil Litigation. 

“Given the quality of the Commissioners that have served the NSAC and this great State, I am honored to have been selected to join their ranks,” said Pat Lundvall.  “Given the quality of the appointments the Governor is making to other commissions serving Nevada, I am humbled by the honor.”

Established by the Nevada State Legislature in 1941, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) serves to regulate all aspects of competitive boxing, mixed martial arts, karate boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers, and matchmakers.   As a regulatory body, NSAC oversees the event venues, the collection of fees from the sale of tickets, and the sale of all media rights as they relate to radio, television, and motion pictures.  The commission is also responsible for enforcing and implementing state laws governing unarmed combat.

Nevada has taken a leading role in competitive combat sports and, as a result, is regarded as the leading state athletic commission in the United States.