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Jack Berman Award
The New Lawyers Section is a proud part of CLA that represents all lawyers in California within their first 8 years of practice. The New Lawyers Section celebrates, invigorates, connects, and supports all new California lawyers.
The mission of the New Lawyers Section is to advance practical skills, leadership and pro bono opportunities, networking, and support to meet the unique needs of California’s diverse community of new lawyers. The New Lawyers Section Executive Committee is made up of the officer team, at-large members, and liaisons to the other 17 sections.
One way we celebrate our NLS members is to attend the swearing in ceremonies that occur throughout the state. We invigorate our lawyers by providing programming that is directly relevant to attorneys newer to the practice in law, offering nuts & bolts programming as well as providing lessons learned from more seasoned attorneys. We connect our members with each other through networking events.
Interested in Leadership Opportunities?
NLS is seeking to fill several member at large and section liaison positions. Executive committee members may be responsible for organizing social events, educational programs, and community outreach opportunities. NLS also selects the recipient for the annual Jack Berman award.
The open liaison spots are for the Litigation Section, Public Law Section, Criminal Law Section, International Law and Immigration Section, Real Property Section, Business Law Section, Taxation Law Section, and Law Practice, Management, and Technology Section. Liaisons serve on NLS’s executive committee and collaborate with their assigned practice area section.
You may submit an application here. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the open opportunities, please contact NLS Vice Chair Jake Zindulka.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.
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10-Minute Mentor
The New Lawyers Section (NLS) offers many educational programs. We are proud to introduce the 10 Minute Mentor video series.
This series of short videos feature leading attorneys in their area of practice – providing 10 minutes of mentoring on a particular topic.
- California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Mediation
- Bias
- Discovery
- Estates, Trusts and Probate
- Ethics
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property (IP)
- Law Office Management
- Personal Development
- Pre-Trial Procedure
- Professional Development
- Trial
These videos are foundational in nature and designed to point you toward valuable resources. These videos are completely free of charge and should you want to learn more – some of them are also available as a full length Continuing Legal Education (CLE).
We hope you enjoy these videos and we appreciate your continued support of NLS.
How Do I Become a Member of NLS?
New lawyers licensed in California are eligible for a complimentary standard membership which includes 1 section during their first 3 years of practice.