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The California Lawyers Association (CLA) has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve the test that applies to communications between lawyers and their clients involving both legal and nonlegal purposes, known as dual-purpose communications, and when those communications are protected by the attorney-client privilege. CLA supports adoption of the test that provides the most protection to the attorney-client privilege. Read more

The California Rules of Professional Conduct require informed written consent from an affected client under a number of different circumstances involving conflicts of interest. For example, Rule 1.7 requires informed written consent from each client if a lawyer were to represent a client in a matter directly adverse to another current client or whenever there is a significant risk that the lawyer’s representation would be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities or relationships to others or the lawyer’s own interests. Read more

CLA is grateful for the return of in-person events. We are thrilled to let you know about a new marquee event we are planning for 2022—a first-of-its-kind black-tie gala coming to San Diego on September 17. Read more

Join the CLA Health and Wellness Committee this summer for a free six-week walking challenge starting on June 18. Teams of five will complete a virtual route going from Edinburgh, Scotland, all the way to Paris, France (no passport required!). Active challenge participants will receive a complimentary CLA visor and will have an opportunity to win weekly and grand prizes. Learn more or register here before June 18. Read more

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates its CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell on his recognition as Association Executive of the Year by the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE). Read more

In May, we celebrate mothers to honor their sacrifices and the love that they have for their children. While the celebration of motherhood can be traced back to ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals to honor mother goddesses, Ann Reeves Jarvis’s work, along with several other notable women, prior to and during the Civil War era, helped make the celebration of mothers thrive in the United States. Anna Jarvis sought to celebrate her mother, Ann Reeves, who organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health at a memorial service on May 12, 1907. As a result of this memorial service, the celebration of mothers became an official United States holiday in 1914. Read more

For Well-Being Week in the Law, CLA asked mindfulness teacher Judi Cohen about her self-care journey and suggestions for lawyers and legal professionals. Read more

By President Jeremy M. Evans and Chair of the Board of Representatives Ryan M.F. Baron  For those who feel overworked and overstressed, today begins Well-Being Week in Law. It is fitting that it falls immediately following Law Day on May 1, as both events offer much-needed perspective, especially after two years of a global pandemic.   Law Day celebrates our honorable profession. As lawyers, we stand for values much larger than ourselves. We should take pride in what gives us purpose and… Read more

CLA held its Fourth Annual Legislative Day on April 6, 2022. It was a well-attended event with over 120 participants. The event began with the presentation of CLA’s Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Thomas J. Umberg. CLA CEO and Executive Director Oyango Snell presented the award and expressed CLA’s deep gratitude to Senator Umberg for his tremendous public service and tireless work on legislation that is integral to the daily practice of CLA members and improves the lives of all Californians. Read more

The San Diego County Bar Association recently invited K-12 students to submit posters and videos reflecting their thoughts on Law Week 2022 — “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” The results may surprise and delight you. Read more