NANCY J. KOPPE, Magistrate Judge.
On June 20, 2014, the Court issued an order for the Plaintiffs to show cause related to their failure to timely file a joint proposed discovery plan. Docket No. 127. The Court has reviewed pro se Plaintiff Christine Johnson's Response, Docket No. 128, and concurrently issues this day an order discharging the order to show cause. The Court observes, however, that Plaintiff Christine Johnson's Response contains language
The general rule establishing the right of an individual to represent oneself in all federal courts of the United States is contained in 28 U.S.C. § 1654. Section 1654 is intended to provide individuals with equal access to the courts by permitting individuals to represent themselves. Simon v. Hartford Life, Inc., 546 F.3d 661, 664 (9th Cir. 2008). It is well established, however, "that the privilege to represent oneself pro se provided by § 1654 is personal to the litigant and does not extend to other parties or entities." Id., citing McShane v. United States, 366 F.2d 286, 288 (9th Cir. 1966). Thus, although a person may represent himself or herself, a non-lawyer may not represent others. Plaintiff Christine Johnson is not permitted to engage in the unauthorized practice of law by purporting to represent or acting on behalf of Plaintiff Scott Johnson, Plaintiff Chad Johnson, or anyone else. See Jackson v. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc., 278 F.R.D. 586, 596 (D. Nev. 2011), citing Taub v. Weber, 366 F.3d 966, 970 (9th Cir. 2004) (applying Oregon law on authorized practice of law) and In re Discipline of Lerner, 197 P.3d 1067, 1069-70, 1072-73 (Nev. 2008) (what constitutes unauthorized practice of law under Nevada law). Additionally, Plaintiff Christine Johnson cannot represent her minor child. See Johns v. County of San Diego, 114 F.3d 874, 876-77 (9th Cir. 1997) ("a parent or guardian cannot bring an action on behalf of a minor child without retaining a lawyer").
Plaintiff Christine Johnson is
No later than July 28, 2014, Plaintiff Scott Johnson must file either a notice with this Court indicating that he intends to represent himself, or a notice of appearance on his behalf by an attorney. No later than July 28, 2014, a notice of appearance by an attorney must be filed on behalf of Plaintiff Chad Johnson. Failure to comply with this order will result in a recommendation of dismissal to the district judge for any Plaintiff who fails to comply.
IT IS SO ORDERED.