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Pathways to the Bench
Pathways is a live program featuring panels on the state and federal judicial appointment processes, an Elimination of Bias panel, and breakout sessions that allow attendees to meet with panelists, topped off with a refreshments mixer. Lunch/refreshments will be provided.
Webinar: Drafting US and International Arbitration Clauses for Complex Commercial Contracts
What terms should transactional lawyers include in business arbitration clauses? Â And what should litigation lawyers know about arbitration clauses? Learn best practices and tips from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and a leading independent Arbitrator.
Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary in San Francisco on August 23, 2024!
Free Webinar: The Third Annual Judicial Advisors Roundtable
Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Registration will open soon for this event.Â
Webinar: Awarding Attorney Fees, Costs, and Interest in Arbitration
Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.
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 1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.
 2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.
 3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.
 4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.
 5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips.
Webinar: Best Practices for Settlement Conferences Before Magistrate Judges
Free event! Please join us for an engaging seminar discussing best practices for settlement conferences before United States Magistrate Judges. Magistrate Judges from each of the four districts in California will discuss rules governing settlement conferences in each district, and what practitioners can do to best prepare for an effective settlement conference with a Magistrate…
Free Webinar: Meet the New Justices on the Court of Appeal
This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Helen Zukin (2d Dist., Div. 4), Gonzalo C. Martinez (2d Dist., Div. 7), and Julica C. Kelety (4th Dist., Div. 1). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience regarding a wide variety of topics, including their experience so far on the bench; their approach to judging; their career paths that led them to become Court of Appeal Justices; and advice they would give to attorneys practicing before the Court of Appeal.
Webinar: Understanding Arbitrability in California-seated Arbitrations
This webinar will provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of arbitrability issues in California-seated arbitrations, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex arbitrability determinations effectively.
Webinar: Native Veterans & Servicemembers: Advocacy Opportunities for Healing and Housing
Free Event! Please join us the week after Veterans Day for a free webinar “Native Veterans & Servicemembers: Advocacy Opportunities for Healing and Housing” on November 18th from 6:30pm to 8pm. This Berkeley Law Veterans Law Practicum student-led program will cover benefits available to and challenges faced by Native veterans. American Indian and Alaska Natives…
Free Webinar:  2024 – End of Year Update on Attorney Obligations under the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP)
1 Hour MCLE; 1 Legal Ethics Parker Shaffie LLP partner Joel A. Osman will explore the practical implications of Rule 8.3, including the history leading up to it and why it was enacted and its statutory interpretation. Speaker: Joel A. Osman Free Event!
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.