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If you’re a tax attorney, CPA, or financial professional, California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Annual State and Local Tax (SALT) Committee Meeting is designed specifically for you. Conducted by CLA’s Taxation Section, the two-hour educational event is being held on July 23, 2025. Participants may attend in person at the California Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento, or virtually, and earn 2.0 hours of MCLE/CPE in tax law legal specialization. Registration for the meeting, and education credits valued at nearly $300, are being provided at no cost to participants. Read more

Attorney Gabriel Campos is the youngest of 10. Five of the Campos family children were born in Mexico, and five, himself included, were born in the United States. The family settled in south Sacramento, California, where it was “difficult for my parents,” says Campos. Three of his brothers never graduated high school. “But that didn’t mean my parents didn’t have dreams for their kids.” In fact, Campos credits his mother with his decision to become an attorney. “My mother planted the seed that I needed to be an immigration lawyer, so that’s what I did.” Read more

The James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse in San Diego was the setting for California Lawyers Association – Litigation Section’s “Pathways to the Bench,” a live program designed to help attorneys gain a detailed understanding about how to become a judicial officer in  state and federal court. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Taxation Section once again brought legal expertise to the forefront of federal tax discussions during its annual Delegation to Washington, D.C. this spring. Among the critical topics raised was a proposal to improve the IRS’s filing compliance procedure, just one of several impactful issues on the agenda. Read more

Robert Klein, or Robbie as just about everyone calls him, laughs when asked, “Why did you join California Lawyers Association?” His response: “To be honest, somebody who I was friends with said I should join, so I did.” Read more

Connectivity. Diversity. Opportunity. These three powerful words describe California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Labor and Employment Law Section’s joint 15th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and 41st Labor and Employment Law Annual Conference. Set for July 24-25, 2025, in Pasadena, California, this in-person event offers attendees two incredible days of analysis, updates, and engagement. Read more

Fryman Canyon Trail is a scenic 2.6–3 mile loop near Studio City, featuring beautiful wildflowers and views. It’s a popular trail year-round for walking, hiking, running, and biking. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Litigation Section is partnering with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego to help clean up Ocean Beach near the city’s downtown area on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The cleanup along the coast will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and you’re invited to help in this meaningful morning. All of the equipment will be provided, including gloves, trash grabbers, and trash bags. Read more

"Ethics and Civility: Zealous Advocacy or Ethical Misconduct?" brings together leading voices in legal ethics to examine the rules, risks, and real-world consequences of public advocacy in litigation. Read more

As we enter the Month of June, it is important to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth to American History. Juneteenth is more than just a time for celebration, it is also a time for reflection. I am the descendant of the Black slaves who built the United States over multiple generations and hundreds of years without any compensation or recognition for their sacrifice. I am the manifestation of the dreams of my ancestors who were denied basic human rights, educational opportunities, and economic opportunities because of the color of their skin, the texture of their hair, and their beautiful African features. Read more