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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

But not just any bar. This bar is situated on the top floor of a swanky high-rise building made of marble, steel, and glass, where an event is being held by a group of lawyers, and the judge is the keynote speaker. Read more

Enter into the Annual Meeting Student Reporter Program for the 2025 Annual Meeting! Read more

Sponsoring the half-day CLA In-House Counsel Conference positions your organization prominently before a targeted audience of influential in-house legal professionals. Read more

Stuart Teicher thinks lawyers are at an ethical crossroads, and it’s all because of AI. Is it possible that the current rules are inadequate in the modern technological environment?  Could there be — dare we say — a flaw in the application of the current code??!! Join the guy who calls himself “the CLE Performer” as he explores whether the practice of law is in the midst of a shifting technological-ethical paradigm. Stuart will explain how the current ethical standards regarding AI were created, he’ll explore the changes the rules have gone through over the years, and the impact of the challenges from the world of technology today. Mr. Teicher will discuss: Read more

An overview of cancer care in America, highlighting the personal journey of Roger Royse, a California lawyer who continued practicing while undergoing treatment, along with key recommendations for early diagnosis and risk reduction. Read more

Join CLA’s premier virtual event Solo and Small Firm Summit for solo and small firm attorneys (10 or fewer lawyers). Reach hundreds of legal professionals through two days of education, networking, and product discovery from June 12 - 13, 2025. Why Sponsor? Direct access to a targeted legal audience  Visibility across CLA’s digital channels  Custom packages available  Ready to elevate your brand? Explore our sponsorship options or reach out to Chris Nasser, CLA’s sponsorship representative, at development@calawyers.org to discuss the… Read more

A hole-in-one is a rare event. The odds, 1 in 12,500, are definitely against it. In fact, only 1 to 2% of all golfers accomplish the feat each year. But anyone who has ever achieved it always has a great story to share. 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