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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

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

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 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 J. Evans, will give… 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