Meet Tick
Meet Tick
Tick Segerblom is an attorney and Democratic leader serving on the Clark County Commission. A graduate of Pomona College and the University of Denver Law School, Segerblom began his career in public service in Washington, D.C., where he worked in the White House Personnel Office under President Jimmy Carter. That experience deepened his commitment to public service and shaped a lifelong career devoted to advocating for workers, immigrants, and underserved communities.
As a lawyer, Segerblom specializes in employment law, representing workers in cases involving fair labor practices and employee-employer relations. Among his clients have been Clark County School District teachers—educators whose ongoing concerns about inadequate school funding he continues to share and champion. In 1992, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recognized his dedication to Nevada’s working class by naming him “Civil Libertarian of the Year.” He later received the Nevada State AFL-CIO’s “Friend to Nevada’s Working Families Award” in 2006.
In 2006, Segerblom was elected to the Nevada Assembly, where he quickly earned a reputation as a progressive voice and steadfast advocate for education, civil liberties, and working families. Across six regular and eight special legislative sessions, he helped shape landmark policies, including efforts that made Nevada a national leader in medical and recreational cannabis reform, drawing national attention from outlets such as Vice and Quartz.
Building on that foundation, Segerblom was elected to the Nevada State Senate in 2012, representing District 3. During his six years in the Senate, he became a nationally recognized leader on progressive issues, fighting for equal rights, workplace fairness, and sustainable growth while ensuring that Nevada remained at the forefront of policy innovation in the West. His leadership has extended beyond elected office, including service as Chair of the Nevada Democratic Party and appointment to the Colorado River Commission.
"My mother bridged the old Nevada with the new, making sure she preserved the rural areas and that people never forgot the importance of old Nevada.''
-Tick
Advocate for Workers’ Rights and Fair Labor Practices
Since 2019, Segerblom has proudly represented District E on the Clark County Commission, home to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and East Las Vegas. From 2024 to 2026, he served as Chair of the Commission, helping lead the body with a steady focus on justice, opportunity, and inclusion. During his tenure as Chair, he championed immigrant rights, expanded access to vital services, and advanced policies that make Southern Nevada a more equitable place to live.
Segerblom is also known nationally for leading the fight to legalize marijuana in Nevada. Because of his efforts, cannabis revenue now helps fund Nevada’s premier immigration legal clinic—expanding opportunities and critical legal support for families who call the Silver State home.
In 2025, the ACLU honored him with the “Rich Siegel Liberty in Government Award” for his work protecting and informing immigrant communities in Clark County. That same year, the Government of Mexico, through the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas, presented him with the Ohtli Award—one of the highest honors bestowed by the Mexican government—recognizing individuals who dedicate their lives to paving the way for others.
Segerblom has also served on the Las Vegas Planning Commission, chaired the Historic Preservation Commission, and supported legal aid and faculty advocacy organizations throughout Clark County. Guided by the simple principle of “Nevada in my heart,” Segerblom is a friend to all and a champion for many. Outside of public service, he enjoys exploring Nevada’s outdoors with his wife, Sharon, and their three children, Mary Clare, Eva, and Carl.
A Lifetime of Public Service and Leadership
During his tenure representing District 9 of the Nevada Assembly, and Senate District 3 after that, he also served on the Clark County Legal Aid Society board and as legal counsel to the Nevada Faculty Alliance.
Whenever able, Tick likes to get out to explore Nevada’s amazing parks. He worked as a rafting guide in Colorado after graduating from Pomona College in California with a philosophy degree. And while attending the University of Denver law school he frequently returned to the Colorado River.
Tick went on to serve in the White House Personnel Office for President Carter in 1977. When Segerblom returned to Nevada, he was appointed by Governor Richard Bryan to the Colorado River Commission, on which he served from 1988 until 1990.
Protecting Southern Nevada’s Quality of Life
The range of projects he has worked on also reflects his interest in improving quality of life in southern Nevada. From 1991 to 1995 he was part of the Las Vegas Planning Commission, dealing with city zoning and mapping. Then a member—and chair—of the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission, he worked to protect architecture of historical relevance from 1996 to 2000. Time and again, Tick has shown a willingness to fight big-money special interests. For example, he helped preserve important landmarks like the Las Vegas National Golf Course from development.
