About CLA
Our Sections
Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law
Further your knowledge in federal and state antitrust and unfair competition law, litigation and antitrust counseling, and privacy law. The Section considers both private and government enforcement actions. Learn More
Business Law
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Agribusiness
- Business Litigation
- Commercial Transactions
- Consumer Financial Services
- Corporations
- Financial Institutions
- Franchise Law
- Health Law
- Insolvency Law
- Insurance Law
- Internet and Privacy Law
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Opinions
- Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
Criminal Law
Your source for substantive and procedural law, prisoner confinement, offender rehabilitation and other matters relating to the prosecution and defense of persons accused of crimes on both the federal and state level. Learn More
Environmental Law
Keep abreast of regulatory developments and case law concerning air quality, CEQA, coastal and forest resources, endangered species, energy, global warming, hazardous waste and materials, land use, NEPA, prop 65, solid waste, water quality, wetlands and more. Learn More
Family Law
Get timely information and participate in an active and a robust legislative program focusing on marriage, dissolution, custody and support, community property, adoptions and matters affecting the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of members of the family. Learn More
Intellectual Property Law
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Cannabis
- Copyright
- Entertainment & Sports
- In-House Counsel
- International Law
- Legislation
- Licensing
- Litigation
- Patent
- Technology, Internet, and Privacy Law
- Trademark
- Trade Secrets
International Law and Immigration
Find the resources you need for your international and trans-border legal matters including corporate and business transactions, litigation and arbitration, tax, regulatory and trade matters, bankruptcy, intellectual property, family law and immigration, amongst others. Learn More
Labor and Employment Law
Your forum for all aspects of labor and employment law, including sexual harassment, disability discrimination, wrongful termination, discrimination, leaves of absence, DFEH/EEOC, hiring foreign nationals, wage issues, mental disabilities and illness, union issues, legislation and case law and more. Learn More
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Collaborative Law
Law Practice Management and Technology
Keep on top of the skills and tools you need to run your practice effectively, including ethical concerns, computer and technological advancements, effective management techniques, and other sources for the effective and ethical delivery of legal services and the successful operation of a law office. Learn More
Litigation
Calling all litigators! This Section promotes excellence in all areas affecting dispute resolution, pre-trial discovery, the expeditious trial of lawsuits, effective judicial administration, uniform rules of court and the protection and preservation of the independence of a judiciary of high quality. Learn More
New Lawyers
The New Lawyers Section is a proud part of the California Lawyers Association, representing all lawyers in California who have been practicing 8 years or fewer. NLS celebrates, invigorates, connects and supports all new California lawyers. Learn More
Privacy Law
California is and has always been on the cutting edge of data privacy and cybersecurity laws in the United States. The Privacy Law Section keeps members apprised of the dynamic developments in privacy law in California and beyond. Learn More
Public Law
If your work involves public agencies, this Section provides educational resources and a forum for your particular issues, including governmental agencies, departments or boards, administrative issues, land use/environment, government contracts, legislation and political, public interest and information, government tort liability and community development. Learn More
Real Property Law
Hone your expertise in all matters concerning real property, including development (common interest, public, private, commercial and industrial), finance, litigation, sales and brokerage, landlord-tenant, inverse condemnation and eminent domain, construction, natural resources and zoning and land use. Learn More
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Litigation
- Brokers & Licenses
- Real Estate Finance
- Residential Leasing / Landlord-Tenant Rights / Fair Housing
- Commercial Leasing
- Purchase of Sale / Land Use
Solo and Small Firm
Your particular concerns as a solo or an attorney in a small firm are the focus of this enterprising Section, which provides a wide range of educational programs, and excellent publication and networking opportunities. Learn More
Taxation
Your source for timely, specialized resources in the areas of bankruptcy/insolvency, corporate tax, employee benefits, estate and gift tax, income tax, international tax, pass-through entities and real estate, state and local tax, tax exempt organizations and tax procedure and litigation. Learn More
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Compensation and Benefits
- Corporate and Pass-Through Entities
- Estate and Gift Tax
- Income and Other Taxes
- International Tax
- State and Local Tax
- Tax Exempt Organizations
- Tax Policy, Practice and Legislation
- Tax Procedure and Litigation
- Women in Tax
- Young Tax Lawyers
Trusts and Estates
Keep informed on developments in all related areas, including probate, estate planning, administration, accounting, distribution of estates, guardianships and conservatorships, and drafting of wills and trusts. You will also receive California Trusts and Estates Quarterly, one of the premier scholarly publications in the area. Learn More
▶ Practice Areas and Committees
- Estate Planning
- Litigation
- Incapacity
- Trusts and Estates Administration
- Tax
Workers’ Compensation Law
Your source for information in this rapidly changing field, including legislative and case law, mediation and arbitration, AMA guidelines, medical evidence, and cases of all kinds: cumulative injuries, psychiatric injuries, pain control and drug addiction, and more. Learn More