2025 Annual Meeting: Four Educational Tracks, One Premier Event for California Lawyers

The California Lawyers Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting brings attorneys from across the state together for three days of education, networking, and innovation. With four educational tracks and dozens of engaging sessions, the conference offers lawyers, students, and new practitioners alike a springboard to sharpen their skills and strengthen their network.

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Dates & Location

September 11–13, 2025
Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Dr
Universal City, CA

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Event Highlights

• Special appearances by the Chief Justice of California, Patricia Guerrero, at Friday’s reception and Saturday’s Sneaker Ball
• Keynotes on AI, DEI, litigation, and leadership
• Networking through receptions, expo, awards, and more
• Daily wellness activities + local fun at CityWalk & Universal Studios Hollywood
• Celebration of the 2025 California Lawyers Foundation Scholars & CLA Award recipients at the Sneaker Ball Dinner

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Earn Up to 14 MCLE Hours

Attendees can earn up to 14 hours of MCLE credit. Required by the State Bar of California, attorneys must complete 25 hours of MCLE every three years. Stay compliant while connecting with peers!

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Why Attend?

• Choose an educational track or mix-and-match sessions to tailor your learning
• Gain practical skills you can apply immediately in your practice
• Build lasting connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across California

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Four Educational Tracks

Specialty (Civility, Technology, Ethics): Earn required credit hours while gaining practical guidance on ethics, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging professional risks.

Core Skills (Competencies for Success): For CLA’s Small & Solo Firm and New Lawyers Sections, as well as law students, covering depositions, contracts, landlord-tenant disputes, and brief writing.

Litigation/ADR (Dispute Resolution): Gain the tools to confidently navigate today’s most pressing litigation and dispute resolution challenges, from courtroom strategy to cross-border conflicts.

Comprehensive (Transactional): Build expertise to handle complex transactional and legal matters while enhancing professional effectiveness and resilience.

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Pricing

• $655 – Member
• $755 – Non-member
• $295 – CLA Members – New Lawyers / Nonprofit / Government Lawyers
• $295 – Law Students

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The 2025 Annual Meeting isn’t just education. It’s an investment in your career and the future of law. Learn more about the 2025 Annual Meeting.