Events
California Lawyers Association
Webinar: The Art of the Legal Letter
One of the sharpest tools in the lawyer’s arsenal is a surprisingly common item. The letter. Whether it’s a demand letter, a note sent during negotiations, or a client communication, your success could be dependent on a piece of correspondence. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher as he explains how to write a variety of effective letter types.
Free Webinar: Pro Bono for Small Businesses
California has some of the best programs in the United States in which business lawyers open doors for aspiring entrepreneurs. Volunteer lawyers are key to these programs and give economic justice to their clients, their families and employees, and their communities. Three of those programs
#CLAWellnessChallenge: Virtual Yoga for Walkers and Runners Alike
The session consists of a 50 minute yoga sequence with breathing exercises which will help the runner/ walker to prepare the mind and body to maximize performance. The practice includes both stretches and engagement of different parts of the body moving from the feet up to the head with helpful tips and modifications. In the end, a deep relaxation will bring more balance and flexibility to the mind and body.
This session will be suitable for beginners. We suggest dressing comfortably and to be in a space with enough clearance for movement on and just slightly beyond a traditional yoga mat (or beach towel).
CLF Signature Speaker Series: How to Become a Judge
Join us for an evening with Governor Newsom's Judicial Appointments Secretary, two sitting judges and a judicial candidate! Join us for an evening with Governor Newsom’s Judicial Appointments Secretary, two sitting judges, and a judicial candidate for a discussion about how to become a judge in the great state of California.
Webinar: What My Facebook Posts Teach About Lawyer Mental Health
Stuart Teicher, Esq., posts some funny stuff while on the road as a CLE teacher. Like most of society he documents his life on FaceBook. But the difference is that most of his posts actually teach some important mental health lessons for lawyers. Join him as he discusses how lawyers are affected by anxiety, compassion fatigue, over-functioning, and more.
Webinar: People, Professionals, and Profit Centers: The Connection Between Lawyer Wellbeing and Employer Values
In 2020, the California Lawyers Association announced its participation in a groundbreaking research project offering insight into the personal and workplace risk factors for mental health problems, substance use, and attrition among practicing attorneys. The project has recently yielded the second in a series of peer-reviewed studies and on August 30th, study co-author Patrick Krill will join us for a thought-provoking discussion of the new research and where we currently stand on the road to wellbeing in the law.
2022 Annual California Bar Leaders Conference
This annual training for bar leaders brings nationally recognized speakers to our own backyard. Past topics have included association best practices, volunteer management, member engagement, governance, communication, finance, diversity initiatives, strategic planning and trends in bars.
2022 Annual Meeting
Join us for our one of our biggest events of the year, the 2022 CLA Annual Meeting!
CLA & CJA Gala
CLA & CJA Gala | This black-tie optional affair will bring together lawyers and judges across California to celebrate the accomplishments of both organizations.
“Our Imperiled Democracy” and the Public Lawyer of the Year Awards Reception Honoring Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean U.C. Berkeley School of Law
Nationally renowned Constitutional law scholar and UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will explore the legal and political developments threatening democracy in the United States. It is a time when those on both the left and the right are unsure whether American democracy will survive. Dean Chemerinsky will explain why the Constitution was deeply flawed from the outset and why the choices made in drafting it are responsible for our current political crisis. Ultimately, only repairing or replacing the Constitution can save American democracy.
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.