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July 2024 By Jerrilyn T. MalanaVice President, California Lawyers Foundation  CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH’S POWER OF DEMOCRACY CIVIC LEARNING INITIATIVE  The California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is proud to support programs that focus on civic education and engagement, including the California judicial branch’s Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative.    To ensure our democracy remains vibrant and strong, it is of utmost importance that the next generation be civically engaged. All students need… Read more

By Betty Williams, President of CLA One of the most remarkable things an attorney may do at some point in their career is to own their own firm. Lawyers do so for a variety of reasons. Some want to be their own boss, others see a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, some want to get away from the large-firm culture, and others may have no option depending on the hiring climate. I was surprised to learn… Read more

In the realm of labor and employment law, few events stand as testament to longevity and relevance quite like the Advanced Wage and Hour Conference and the Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Law Section. Read more

Sometimes, the law provides a cruel tease. We think we finally may get an answer to something, perhaps filling a gap in authority that we see on a recurring basis. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s Environmental, Social and Governance Interest Group released two new episodes of our ESG-in-Law video series. The episodes featured discussions with Karyn Polak and Kristina Wyatt. They cover issues related to the new SEC Climate Disclosure rules and California Climate Disclosure laws, as well as the importance of making impact investments accessible to non-accredited retail investors.  Read more

Many legal organizations provide listserv discussion groups for their members to exchange information, raise questions about current events or developments in the law, or seek input about matters member lawyers are handling.  Such organizations may have express eligibility requirements for lawyers to participate on the listserv, usually limiting participation to lawyers who practice in a particular area and (usually) who represent clients on a particular side of that practice area.  The reason for such rules is clear:  members want to be able to freely share information and ideas, without being concerned that the other side may obtain access.  Additional formal or informal rules may require that members not disclose the content of listserv discussions to people outside the listserv, or other similar limitations. Read more

The California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is continuing its work to provide education and opportunities for all California attorneys from the next generation of attorneys through our high school programs to seasoned practitioners.  CLF has hosted programs concerning running for office, careers in high stakes entertainment litigation, front office sports legal teams, academic professionals, and much more.  CLF strives to highlight the beauty in community variety, while hosting programs that highlight pathways to practice and leadership in the legal profession.   Read more

It’s strange to look back in time and realize two thoughts at once: that I’ve been at CLA for only 5 months, yet it seems more like 5 years.  However, I’m excited about going to work every day. Imagine that. Why, you may ask?  Because I work with great colleagues and volunteers at a place that offers an opportunity to do good. Read more

Lawyers considering a career on the bench can find the appointment process bewildering. Some even feel excluded from the process based on perceived inadequacies or societal biases. To demystify this journey and equip individuals with necessary information, tools, and confidence, CLA’s Litigation Section is presenting its annual "Pathways to the Bench" program on June 7 in San Francisco. Kathleen A. Brewer, a litigator at Brewer Law Office, with members of the Litigation Section’s Executive Committee, is organizing the program. This live event will provide comprehensive insights into the processes involved in applying for both state and federal bench positions.   Read more

California Lawyers Association’s Environmental, Social and Governance Interest Group recently released three new episodes of its ESG-in-Law video series. The episodes featured discussions with Shannon Morrissey and June Hu. They cover issues related to the new SEC Climate Disclosure rules and California Climate Disclosure laws, and the importance of making impact investment accessible to non-accredited retail investors.  Read more