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Imagine four days immersed in Yosemite’s breathtaking landscapes while deepening your expertise alongside the nation’s leading environmental, land use, and natural resources law professionals. The 34th Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite, presented by the California Lawyers Association, takes place October 16–19, 2025, at the picturesque Tenaya Lodge just outside Yosemite National Park. Read more

For Chris, leadership in the Business Law Section is about more than titles. It’s about creating opportunities for collaboration, education, and policy impact. We caught up with Chris to learn about his path into business law, some of the challenges shaping the field, and what’s next for the Business Law Section. Read more

Judge Mark Juhas didn’t begin his career in Family Law, but when he was appointed to the bench in 2002, he embraced the assignment. Read more

The California Lawyers Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting brings attorneys from across the state together for three days of education, networking, and innovation. With four educational tracks and dozens of engaging sessions, the conference offers lawyers, students, and new practitioners alike a springboard to sharpen their skills and strengthen their network. Read more

In this riveting program, Stuart Teicher (the CLE Performer), tells the true story of lawyers who broke the law and the ethics rules they broke (or could have broken). And this particular episode is a two-for! One true lawyer crime story, and one less-than-criminal but-very-disgusting lawyer bad behavior story!  Read more

Lawyers used to be able to get away with looking the other way. We could conveniently ignore the misdeeds of our clients…we could keep our eyes shut. Not anymore.   Read more

The determinants of aging include both cellular nutrient density and retained toxicity. Read more

August is National Wellness Month. As we enter this last month of summer, it is important for all of us to be mindful of our mental and physical health. Recent studies have shown that lawyers are more likely to neglect their physical and mental health because of demands at work. Read more

It’s hard to argue with this sentiment from the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius. After all, what a boring world it would be if we truly “knew it all,” and were never challenged to expand our skillsets, particularly for a group of lawyers! Read more

Starting in August of 2025, the State Bar will begin implementing reviews of client trust accounting. Proposed Scope of Client Trust Account Protection Program Compliance Review Procedures, State Bar of California (July 10, 2025) Read more