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Nestled in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Valley, join us for an incredible day on the green where judges, attorneys, and legal leaders play golf with law school students to benefit scholarships and provide important mentorship. Enjoy great food and the chance to win a custom designed Corvette and other exciting prize packages. With your help, everything is possible for the future of the legal profession. Player information coming soon! LAST YEAR, A STUDENT GOT A HOLE-IN-ONE! Can you?… Read more

Swearing-in ceremonies mark a milestone moment for new attorneys, symbolizing both the culmination of years of study and the beginning of a professional journey in law. In December 2025, California Lawyers Association leaders were on hand at several law school ceremonies across the state to welcome the newest members of the bar, celebrate their achievements, and introduce them to the benefits of CLA membership. For leaders like Ireneo Reus, Anthony Lai, and Max Roemer, attending these ceremonies offered an opportunity to connect with new attorneys, reinforce the supportive community of California lawyers, and ensure that every graduate feels seen, celebrated, and prepared to step confidently into their careers. Read about their experiences below. Read more

CALIFORNIA ETHICS ANNUAL REVIEW 2025 Written by Neil J Wertlieb* This article highlights the ethics advisory opinions that were issued during 2025 by the California State Bar’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (“COPRAC”), the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (“ABA”), the Los Angeles County Bar Association Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee (“PREC”), and the California Supreme Court’s Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (“CJEO”), as well as recent changes in the California Rules of Professional… Read more

I hope that you enjoyed the holidays and took time to relax and recharge. 2025 presented some unique challenges for the legal profession here in California and across the United States.  In 2026, lawyers will continue to be called upon to represent clients in consequential cases and uphold the Rule of Law.  We must remain steadfast in our commitment to justice, diversity, fairness, inclusion, and accessibility for all. Read more

A new year can be such an invigorating and reflective time. As you ponder and scheme for what you hope to achieve this year, we have opportunities to get actively involved in CLA that would suit a range of time and interest levels. Read more

Join Nicole Green of Robert Hall & Associates for an attorney-focused session covering incorporation strategies designed to help reduce liability and minimize your tax burden. Whether you’re a solo attorney or running a growing firm, this webinar offers clear, actionable guidance tailored specifically to the legal profession. Key takeaways include: Read more

California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) has joined with Pasadena High School to establish its first-ever law academy partnership in the San Gabriel Valley. CLPC is the educational component of California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), the charitable arm of California Lawyers Association (CLA), the largest volunteer bar association in the state with 50,000 members. Read more

Leadership – Access – Diversity.  These are things which drive the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC). What began as six innovative law academies first established in 2010, today has exploded to 25 programs across the state, with the organization’s newest partnership project recently established with Pasadena High School. Read more

The program proposal submission process opens December 16, 2025 for about 45-60 days or until the number of program proposals received exceeds our planned number of education sessions by at least double or February 6, 2026, whichever comes first. Read more

When Norman Rodich donated an old suit, he had no way of knowing that his act of kindness would blossom into a nationwide movement to help others help themselves. At the time, he was just trying to help a young man get back on his feet. Read more