CLA Our Sections Main About CLA Leadership Our Sections CLA Committees Appointment Process Volunteer Opportunities ⋮ CLA News Our Bookstore Bill Tracking Awards Pages Menu 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 Become active in one of the Section’s 15 substantive committees, focusing on corporate law, banking, health law, franchise law, insolvency, nonprofits, cyberlaw, the UCC and more. Have a voice in the development of policy and legislation affecting the California business community. Learn More ▶ Practice Areas and Committees AgribusinessBusiness LitigationCommercial TransactionsConsumer Financial ServicesCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsFranchise LawHealth LawInsolvency LawInsurance LawInternet and Privacy LawNonprofit OrganizationsOpinionsPartnerships 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 Join active Interest Groups and stay abreast of developments in trademarks; trade secrets; copyrights; patents; licensing; technology, internet & privacy; entertainment and sports; international IP, and other intellectual property issues. Learn More ▶ Practice Areas and Committees CannabisCopyrightEntertainment & SportsIn-House CounselInternational LawLegislationLicensingLitigationPatentTechnology, Internet, and Privacy LawTrademarkTrade 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 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 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 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 LitigationBrokers & LicensesReal Estate FinanceResidential Leasing / Landlord-Tenant Rights / Fair HousingCommercial LeasingPurchase 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 BenefitsCorporate and Pass-Through EntitiesEstate and Gift TaxIncome and Other TaxesInternational TaxState and Local TaxTax Exempt OrganizationsTax Policy, Practice and LegislationTax Procedure and LitigationWomen in TaxYoung 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 PlanningLitigationIncapacityTrusts and Estates AdministrationTax 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
