CLA eNews

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

California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Environment Law Section will host its third Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Conference on Friday, June 6, 2025. The collaborative event will be held at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, with three remote locations livestreaming the impactful day in Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego. Conference organizers think the opportunity for dialogue is so important that participants may register on-site in order to learn and engage about growing inequality, climate change, and environmental racism. Participants will earn up to 4.25 hours of MCLE. Read more

June signals the start of summer, and for students and teachers, the end to the academic school year. However, the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) is keeping its classroom doors and educational opportunities open by hosting its Annual California Law Academy Symposium at the Santa Clara University School of Law on June 21, 2025. As a program of the California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), CLPC continues to advocate for and expand its law academy partnerships to ensure a successful path for high school students interested in the legal profession. Read more

California Lawyers Association (CLA) has a new and engaging space for its members to connect. The Docket is a powerful online community software platform which brings together the organization and its people, making real conversations happen.  Read more

Solo and small firm attorneys represent more than one-third of all practitioners in California, according to the State Bar of California. In fact, every member of California Lawyer’s Association (CLA) is automatically subscribed to CLA’s Solo and Small Firm specialty practice section. It’s that important. Read more

Whether you’re a team of one or 10 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Solo and Small Firm Summit on June 12-13, 2025, has something to offer all legal professionals. The two-day virtual conference is being held on June 12-13, 2025, and will address an array of topics, including: the legal challenges of Deep Fakes, applying the social science of persuasion and influence to negotiation, and using AI to promote client service. More than 25 speakers will participate, and CLA Chair, Terrance… Read more

To ensure attorneys have entry to lawmakers, California Lawyers Association (CLA) hosts its Annual Legislative Day every spring, inviting CLA members to participate. This year’s event was held on April 9, 2025, at the Capitol Events Center in Sacramento. Nearly 100 CLA members met with legislators, policy advisors, attorneys, and legal professionals to learn about pressing issues and have their questions answered on a range of initiatives. Read more

On April 17, 2025, the California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) hosted its inaugural “Fairways to Justice” charity golf tournament at the picturesque Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast, California. The event brought together legal professionals, students, and community leaders to support the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC), which aims to mentor and guide high school and college students toward legal careers and provide scholarships for their legal education.  Read more

As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans to our profession. Read more

Over the past few weeks, the legal community here in the United States has faced extraordinary challenges. Law firms, judges, and the Rule of Law itself have been under attack. There are ongoing efforts to silence and intimidate law firms, lawyers, and judges.  These attacks on the legal community have had a chilling effect on free speech. Read more