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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

alifornia Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is proud to announce it has awarded 12 scholarships to high school, undergraduate, and law school students throughout the state who have demonstrated a significant interest in civics engagement and making an impact on the future of California’s judicial system. 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

This summer marked a milestone for the California Lawyers Association’s Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section as we hosted our largest and most successful Summer Mixers to date. Designed to bring together summer associates, law students, and new lawyers (those in their first eight years Read more

When CLA Ethics Committee Chair Suzanne Burke Spencer talks about ethics in law, her passion is immediately evident. Read more

When asked to describe California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting in a word or two, Programs Committee members enthusiastically respond: Exceptional. Career-changing. Educational. Meaningful. Community-building. Growth. Elevated. Connecting. Their answers are as compelling as the conference itself. Read more

This article highlights the duties owed by attorneys to the affiliates and other constituents of a company client. Read more

From Chuck Taylors to Air Jordans to Vans. Chances are you have multiple pairs of sneakers in your closet. In fact, according to Footwear Magazine, the average person owns six! Whether comfort is your priority, or your prefer a little glam, grab your favorite pair and join California Lawyers Association (CLA) for its 2025 Sneaker Ball on September 13th at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, near Los Angeles. Read more