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Webinar: How to Stop Hating the Law: A Mental Health Lesson for Lawyers
Many lawyers find the practice of law intolerable. It’s simply stinks. “So why don’t you leave it,” they say. “Why not find another job?” Well, they don’t know what they’re talking about. For most lawyers, switching careers simply isn’t an option. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed. The only answer is to find some way to make it tolerable. Stuart Teicher wrote a book that’s designed to do just that
Free Webinar: Financial Planning and Market Outlook for 2025
As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it's essential to understand the evolving financial landscape and prepare strategically for the year ahead. Join us for an insightful webinar where our experts will provide valuable updates.Â
FEMA Advocacy and Disaster Legal Assistance
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County is hosting a virtual training for volunteers seeking opportunities to support community members impacted by the 2025 Wildfires.
A Call to Collaborate with La Raza Bar Associations
Note: Seating is limited Scott's Seafood Grill & BarJack London Square2 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607 California Lawyers Association (CLA) wants to work with you to increase the population of Hispanic and…
Webinar: Practicing Law in the Cannabis and Hemp Space in California
This program will offer an inside look at the practice of law here in California in service of clients in the cannabis and hemp industries. Moderated by New Lawyers Section Member Daniel Cheung, panelists will provide an overview of cannabis and hemp legal concepts and issues for California lawyers to keep front-of-mind, as well as details on recent cannabis and hemp legislative and regulatory developments.
Volunteer for In-Person Legal Aid Clinics to Help LA Fire Victims
Christian Legal Aid has some exciting volunteer opportunities for anyone who is interested in providing much needed assistance to victims of the fires in underserved areas through pro bono legal clinics where they will assist in applying for FEMA and insurance aid via a partnership with CLA-LA Legal Aid Clinic and Polsinelli LLP.
Free Webinar: Navigating the Legislative Process: Practical and Political Considerations
Join CLA’s Chief Governmental Affairs Officer, the Chair of CLA’s Governmental Affairs Committee, and CLA’s lobbyists for an overview of California’s legislative process. We will cover all steps, from an idea through enactment or veto, with a particular focus on services and guidance we can provide to CLA members at each step, highlighting practical and political considerations.
Webinar: Take My Law School Ethics Exam, Episode #2
Do you still have it? Do you think you’ll be able to see the issues in a typical law school exam? Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer) teaches professional responsibility in law school and he’s going to walk you through one of the exams he recently
Free Webinar: Heart of the Matter: Balancing Law & Life to Prevent Lawyers from Becoming a Victim of the #1 Killer
Join Jennifer for this exciting heart health lecture for lawyers that will focus on the unique stressors and lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular risk. Emphasizing the importance of managing work-related stress, maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and monitoring key health indicators like blood pressure and cholesterol, the lecture would provide practical strategies to promote long-term heart health. By addressing the specific demands of legal work—such as long hours, sedentary behavior, and high-stakes decision-making—the session would aim to equip lawyers with the knowledge to prioritize their cardiovascular well-being while managing their professional responsibilities.
Webinar: The Invisible Burden: Understanding and Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Vicarious Trauma in Attorneys
This program will discuss PTSD and vicarious trauma and its impact on an attorney’s competence; Explore the areas of practice attorneys most prone to these issues; Explain what trauma-informed lawyering is; Review a self-assessment; and Promote resources and strategies.Â
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.