Events
Webinar: Got Capacity? Selecting and Applying Mental Capacity Standards
As Baby Boomers age, lawyers increasingly face situations where clients or other parties have questionable mental capacity. What are the governing capacity standards in estate planning and other civil law contexts?
Webinar: Just When I Get Out, They Pull Me Back In!
This program focuses on relief under the Family Code and Code of Civil Procedure for set-aside requests of Order After Hearing, Trial Judgments, and Stipulated Agreements.
Webinar: Federal Court COVID Operations
The federal courts committee of the California Lawyers Association is hosting a webinar on the
impact of COVID on federal court operations featuring a panel with distinguished U.S. District
Court Judges Anthony J. Battaglia (S.D. Cal.), Philip S. Gutierrez (C.D. Cal.), John A. Mendez (E.D.
Cal.), and William H. Orrick (N.D. Cal.).
Veteran’s Voices: A Closer Look into the African American Armed Forces Experience
African Americans have served honorably in the U.S. Military since its inception.
The Ethical Limits of Zealous Advocacy
Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States held that “an attorney’s ethical duty to advance the interests of his client is limited by an equally solemn duty to comply with the law and standards of professional conduct.”
Webinar: Workplace Investigation Testimony: The Tightrope of Admissibility
Admissibility and utilization of expert testimony on workplace investigations, including: (1) when plaintiff's counsel might use an expert; (2) when defense counsel might use one as well; (3) not only admissibility from plaintiff and defense counsel, but also how expert witnesses can increase the likelihood of admissibility; (4) formulating proper testimony.
Webinar: The Future of Business Development: Positioning Yourself to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic Marketplace
As professionals prepare to “return to work,” everyone is wondering the same thing: what will “work” look like when the pandemic is over? Some aspects of business will return to how they were before March 2020 while others have changed forever. Approaching client development in a pre-pandemic manner is no longer a viable option for client-focused lawyers. Learning how best to position yourself and your practice in the next normal will be a critical element to your future success.
Webinar: Presenting and Preparing for Appellate Oral Argument
Join a former Justice pro tem and an experienced appellate specialist for a 90-minute program on appellate oral argument.
Webinar: Dogs in the Workplace: Top 10 Tips for Drafting the Commercial Lease to Allow Dogs in the Office
There is a growing trend of employers adopting dog-friendly policies in the workplace. These companies argue that dogs in the workplace reduce stress and encourage positive social interaction among employees. Commercial landlords who previously prohibited dogs in the workplace have had to learn how to accommodate the tenant requirement of allowing dogs in the workplace.
Pathways to Careers in Employment & Labor Law
This program will highlight the vast array of career opportunities available in employment and labor law. Pathways to Careers in Employment and Labor law is for all attorneys (new and experienced) who wish to learn more about practicing employment and labor law including law students, Human Resource professionals and anyone looking to pivot within or join the field.
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.