Events
Shelter In Place Institute: Emotional and Social Intelligence for Lawyer Wellbeing
The epidemic of stress and burnout is affecting every sector of our society, but even more so the legal profession. A study by the American Bar Association found that over 25% of lawyers suffer from depression, 21% have a drinking problem, and 19% experience anxiety. Burnout and mental distress not only take a toll on the wellbeing of lawyers, but also make their clients, people, and businesses vulnerable, impairing decision-making, problem-solving, and risk management.
Provisional Licensure—Your Questions Answered
An opportunity to learn from representatives of CLA and the State Bar about California’s new provisional licensure program
What Every Non-Leasing Lawyer Needs to Know About Commercial Leasing
This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to commercial real estate leasing to anyone who is new to the industry and for non-real estate attorneys who would like an introduction to leasing basics.
Webinar: Unilateral Action by Big Tech: How Enforcers in Europe and the United States Have Reacted, Should React, and Will React?
This seminar will compare and contrast European (including EU) and US action and inaction vis-à-vis major tech companies. The discussions will focus on how cases evolve in the relevant jurisdictions and where enforcement trends converge and/or diverge.
Webinar: Dude, I Inherited a Pot Farm, Man! (Considerations For Marijuana-Related Businesses for T&E Lawyers)
Despite a trend toward legalization of marijuana at the state level, the ownership of marijuana related businesses as trust or estate assets continues to pose unique challenges and legal risks in large part due to marijuana’s still-illegal status at the federal level and its heavily-regulated status in California.
Webinar Replay: New Ethics Rules
This panel will review the updates on California's new ethics rules.
Free Webinar: Nuts and Bolts of Journal Editing
This orientation will discuss the journal and the different roles the members of the editorial team play in the publication process from the solicitation of articles to the publication of a finished journal.
Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Black and Brown Communities
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent increased health measures, it is high time we discuss the intersectionality between COVID-19 and race. Specifically this Town Hall will focus on the disparate impact that COVID-19 is having on black and brown communities.
Webinar: Nuts and Bolts of International Dispute Resolution
This program offers 1 participatory MCLE credit. This program will provide key information on how disputes work in international cross-border transactions and how to avoid disputes. Litigation and transactional lawyers will find this program essential. Key topics covered will include basics and strategies regarding litigation versus arbitration, jurisdiction, venue, service of process, choice of law,…
Coffee Break
Whether it’s a chance to connect with others virtually or a chance to get away from attempts to impersonate a teacher, we can all use a break. CLA is offering regular come-as-you-are, informal opportunities to chat with fellow attorneys from around the state via Zoom.
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.