Los Angeles County Bar Association

Join the LACBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section on November 12 for a must-attend webinar on the latest trends and new requirements reshaping the field. I’ll be moderating a lively and informative conversation with mediators Ron Kelly and Ellie K. Vilendrer. Whether you're an attorney, an ADR pro or just dipping your toes into the mediation waters, this session will provide insights to stay ahead and resolve disputes with fresh perspectives. Learn about early dispute resolution, updated court statistics, risk analysis/objective case evaluations and 2024 legislation, including new discovery rules and the new state dispute resolution certification program for neutrals (SB 940). Get some CLE credit, too. Register online today: https://lnkd.in/gpQXvMnY and stay one step ahead in the world of ADR. 

Don’t miss our 2024 California Complex Courts Symposium on November 19, 2024, which will feature discussions with judges from the complex courts in California and will provide insight into the many aspects of complex litigation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxH2VaBE

It was an honor to have a visit from Coco S. of the Smart Law for Los Angeles County Bar Association and recipient of the Cindy Raisch Award by the American Bar Association for her outstanding work to enhance public service and lawyer referral access for all. Coco joined SF-Marin LRIS Director Antonio Hernandez at the Pathways to Justice Conference hosted by State Bar of California then dropped by BASF for a tour of our LRIS. #LACBA #BASF #FromLAtotheBay

Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month and the voices, stories, and contributions that shape our community and beyond. 🍂 Let's work together to advance justice for all. 🔗 Explore ways to get involved and support in Los Angeles this month: https://lnkd.in/g59EXfqV #LACBA #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #LosAngeles #NativeAmericanHeritage

As a result of street closures, significant crowds and traffic congestion anticipated in the Downtown Los Angeles Civic Center area resulting from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory parade, the following Los Angeles County courthouses and facilities will be closed Friday, Nov. 1: 🔹Stanley Mosk Courthouse at 111 N. Hill St. 🔹Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center at 210 W. Temple St. 🔹Superior Court departments at the Spring Street Courthouse at 312 N. Spring St. 🔹Superior Court Archives and Records Center at 222 N. Hill St., Room 212. Congrats to the Los Angeles Dodgers! https://lnkd.in/g_dX4Zrw

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from your friends at LACBA! 🎉 #Halloween #LosAngelesLawyers #LACBA

Wednesday, November 13, at noon, tune in for an important discussion featuring Second Appellate District Administrative Presiding Justice Elwood Lui, Third Appellate District Associate Justice Shama Hakim Mesiwala, and seasoned appellate practitioners regarding the dire need for counsel to represent indigent parties in criminal, delinquency, dependency, and civil commitment cases on appeal. This webinar will review how you can incorporate this work into your practice and the benefits you will receive from performing this work. The benefits include using your work as appointed counsel to satisfy the briefing and oral argument requirements for becoming an appellate specialist. https://lnkd.in/gDdbNWNz

We had an amazing evening with the Affiliate Bars! Leaders shared their plans for the year, followed by a great discussion on membership and the upcoming Diversity Conference. We're also excited to announce the launch of our LinkedIn page—follow us to stay connected: https://lnkd.in/gnCC5qD5

Please join the LACBA President's Advisory Committee on Women in the Legal Profession for the 2024 Elizabeth L. Kenney Women Lawyers of Achievement Award honoring the Honorable Samantha P. Jessner, Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. The award ceremony and dinner will be on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6pm - 9pm at the Hotel Indigo (DTLA). Purchase tickets at the link below. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gSYUBxg7

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA) Pro Bono & Volunteer Appreciation Night. Proud to celebrate and honor my dear friend, and past LACBA president, Tamie Jensen as the 2024 Access to Justice Award recipient. It was also great spending time with LACBA leaders Erin Joyce and past president Brad Pauley.