2024 Annual Meeting Schedule
Thursday, September 5, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CLA Board Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | CLA & CLF Joint Session
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CLF Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Evening Reception for the California Lawyers Association and California Lawyers Foundation
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Networking at the Bar!
Arriving early for your Section meetings on Friday? Join us for:
- An impromptu meet-up at Coastal Manor in the San Jose Marriott Hotel with hosted appetizers.
- The ILS symposium co-hosted with the Santa Clara University School of Law on Climate Risk and AI Regulation. Learn more.
Friday, September 6, 2024
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Wellness Exercise
Wellness Exercise open to all attendees.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open
Section and Committee Meetings Commence. Please confer with your CLA Section Manager and Executive Committee Chair for details on your Section’s activities.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Civics Engagement Community Outreach Program and Luncheon
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Sections Convene for their Awards Receptions and Dinners
Please confer with your CLA Section Manager and Executive Committee Chair for details on your Section’s activities.
We are excited to share 4 Sections are proving a joint awards ceremony. The awards will be presented by the California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Dine Around & Evening Activity
More details to come. On-site, please check in with staff at the CLA registration desk.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.| Registration Open
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast & Opening General Session: How to Become a Judge Mentoring Program.
Sponsored by California Judges Association
0.75 Hours MCLE Credit
If you aspire to serve California’s judiciary, listen and learn from Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Céspedes, who will discuss the California Judicial Mentor Program. He will be joined by CJMP Chair Judge Lucy Armendariz and CJMP Chair Emeritus Judge Paul Bacigalupo, Ret. as they explain how the mentor program works to demystify the judicial application process and how a judicial mentor can guide you to achieve your professional goals.
Speakers:
- Secretary Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary, Office of the Governor
- Hon. Lucy Armendariz, Los Angeles Superior Court
- Hon. Paul Bacigalupo, ADR Services, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Walk to Signia by Hilton Hotel
Adjourn for a walk to Signia by Hilton Hotel: Location for California Judges Association Annual Meeting.
See here for directions.
Signia by Hilton San Jose
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 998-1900
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | The Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Trends, Implications, and Ethical Considerations
Hosted by CJA at Signia by Hilton
1.25 Technology in the Practice of Law Credit
This presentation will cover the fundamental concepts of Artificial Intelligence, along with the latest advancements in AI technologies and their applications; the current legal landscape surrounding AI, including integration; and potential of AI in judicial processes, as well as the practical implications and challenges of AI in legal practices, including the ethical considerations surrounding AI’s use in the legal profession. It will highlight trends, implications, and ethical frameworks tailored to a diverse audience. Presenters will include a technology expert; a judge with AI expertise in court processes; an attorney leading the CLA’s task force on AI; and an ethics specialist.
Speakers:
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | California Judges Association and California Lawyers Association Annual Joint Swearing-in Ceremony
Hosted by CJA at Signia by Hilton.
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Return to the San Jose Marriott
Adjourn and return to the San Jose Marriott
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | General Session: CLA Orientation & Luncheon
Inaugural State of the Association Address by CEO, Chris Nguyen, with a presentation by IT Director, Mike Fury on the new association management system and Community Platform features; and a presentation by President Betty Williams on Being an Effective Leader.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Panel Discussions with California Lawyers Association (CLA) Committee Leaders
Hear from CLA staff and volunteer leaders on the achievements of the CLA’s committees in the past year, what we have been working toward, and how you can get more involved. The program will feature the Government Affairs, Health and Wellness, Ethics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Racial Justice Committee (RJC), and Membership Engagement Committees, as well as an update on CLA’s participation with the ABA and the California Lawyers Foundation.
Moderated by CLA Board Chair, Tara Burd
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | CLA Leadership Roundtables & Breakout Sessions
Join our roundtables for two rounds of brainstorming and best-idea sharing. This programming is targeted to our CLA Leaders, which includes all CLA Section and Committee Officers, Executive Committee Members, Advisors, and all other CLA Committee and Section members, as well as those interested in becoming CLA Leaders. Take notes of ideas and action items to share with the room, CLA, and your Sections!
2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Leadership Breakouts – Round One
Leadership Skills
Discussion led by CLA President Betty Williams, directed to Section Chairs, Vice Chairs, Chairs-Elect and others interested in becoming a CLA leader, to engage in exercises and discussions focused on strengthening leadership skills.
Section and CLA Finances
Discussion led by Finance and Operations Director, Rich Mize and volunteers, directed towards Section Treasurers and any volunteers interested in discussing, learning, and providing feedback on CLA’s Section and Community finances, and discussing ideas for non-dues revenue for CLA and Sections.
Section Marketing
Discussion led by CLA Staff, to hear from volunteers as to their unique marketing goals and needs, as well as share how the CLA staff currently handles marketing events and best practices for Sections to supplement CLA’s efforts.
New Lawyers Outreach and Recruitment
Discussion led by Vice President Sabrina Green focusing on how all sections can benefit from liaising with the New Lawyers Section, best practices of existing Sections’ NLS Liaisons relationships, how to best support new lawyers, and how to best recruit new lawyers including collaborating on law school outreach initiatives.
Programming and Cross-Section Collaboration
Discussion led by section volunteers to discuss ideas for programming, with an emphasis on cross-section and CLA-wide collaboration.
CLA Sections Leadership Roundtables & Breakout Sessions (continued)
2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Leadership Breakouts – Round Two
Section and CLA Finances
Discussion led by Finance and Operations Director, Rich Mize and volunteers, directed towards Section Treasurers and any volunteers interested in discussing and providing feedback on CLA’s Section and Community finances, and discussing ideas for non-dues revenue for CLA and Sections.
Section Marketing
Discussion led by CLA Staff, to hear from volunteers as to their marketing goals and needs, as well as share how the CLA staff currently handles marketing events and best practices for Sections to supplement CLA’s efforts.
Collaboration with Outside Organizations
Discussions concerning how to broaden your Section’s network with diversity bar associations and non-attorney organizations.
Membership Engagement and Growth
Brainstorming about what CLA can do better or differently to better serve and grow our membership. This includes understanding CLA’s available data, analytics, and reporting, exchanging ideas and requests from CLA Staff to best support Section growth, developing CLA-wide and Section-specific Membership Maps, and sharing best practices among Sections.
Women (Womxn) in Leadership
0.75 Hours Recognition and Elimination of Bias
Join women leaders to discuss current challenges in the practice of law, potential solutions, work-life balance recommendations, and other topics that may evolve.
Annual Meeting 2025 and Other CLA-Wide Programming
Discussions concerning what the volunteers would like to see as part of the CLA-Wide Programming in 2025 and beyond.
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | A Conversation with Affinity Bar Leaders Regarding The Future of DEI In the Aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in the Affirmative Action Cases
Please join us for a panel discussion with the leaders of several of the largest affinity bar associations in California regarding the future of Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Affirmative Action cases. The all-star panel, which will be moderated by CLA Vice Chair & CLA Racial Justice Committee Co-Chair, Terrance J. Evans, will provide insights and strategies for navigating DEI in a changing legal landscape. Attendees who are members of the California Bar will earn 1.25 hours of Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies MCLE credit. We hope to see you there!
Terrance J. Evans
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Soiree Hosted Reception
Everyone is welcome to participate in this free, one-hour, hosted reception. No tickets required.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Soiree Dinner and Annual Awards Recognition Presentation
The California Lawyers Association and the California Judges Association present an evening Soiree Dinner & hosted reception and Annual Awards Recognition Presentation. Cocktail Attire is encouraged. This is a ticketed event. Register Here.
Agenda at a Glance
Thursday,
September 5
| 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CLA Board Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CLA & CLF Joint Session |
| 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CLF Board Meeting |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Evening Reception for CLA and CLF |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Networking at the Bar! |
Friday,
September 6
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Wellness Exercise |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Section and Committee Meetings Commence |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Civics Engagement Community Outreach Program and Luncheon |
| 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sections Convene for their Awards Receptions and Dinners |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Optional Dine Around and Optional Evening Activity |
Saturday,
September 7
| 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast and Opening General Session: How to Become a Judge Mentoring Program |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 p.m. Adjourn for a walk to Signia by Hilton Hotel |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession: Trends, Implications, and Ethical Considerations |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. California Judges Association and California Lawyers Association Annual Joint Swearing-in Ceremony |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Adjourn and Return to the San Jose Marriott |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. General Session: CLA Orientation & Luncheon |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Panel Discussions with California Lawyers Association Committee Leaders |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. CLA Leadership Roundtables & Breakout Sessions |
| 2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Leadership Breakouts – Round One |
| 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Leadership Breakouts – Round Two |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. A Conversation with Affinity Bar Leaders: The Future of DEI In the Aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in the Affirmative Action Cases |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Soiree Hosted Reception |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Evening Soiree Dinner and Annual Awards Recognition Presentation |