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They say you only have one chance to make a first impression. Spend 30 seconds speaking with Terrance J. Evans, and he is someone you won’t forget. His passion for the legal profession and his commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are obvious. The charismatic manner in which he discusses civil rights for all people is undeniable. He stands out and up in California and across the United States for his belief that when people connect, they learn from each other, help each other, and can create whatever they want to create. Read more

This program will: Discuss the prevalence of substance use disorders and mental health issues among attorneys and legal professionals. Read more

Encouraging attorneys with their “Yes, you can build a thriving law practice” enthusiasm, California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Solo and Small Firm Section conducted a day-long seminar in Los Angeles designed to build skills and confidence in lawyers working to grow their own legal practices. The in-person event, attended by more than 50 attorneys, was held on October 25, 2024, at the Bonaventure Hotel in partnership with the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Read more

The City by the Bay was the backdrop for the 2024 Golden State & Unfair Competition Law Institute held on October 24, 2024. More than 250 people attended the high-profile, sold out educational conference in San Francisco, bringing together private and public sector attorneys, academics, legal experts, economists, judges, and students to learn about recent developments in the law, trials, and regulatory enforcement. Read more

CLA’s Real Property Law Section (RPLS) held it’s Funky Fall Soirée on the beautiful golf course patio at The Loma Club at Liberty Station on October 17th. Promising participants a lively atmosphere and great way to make connections, the electrifying evening did not disappoint. More than 100 people attended the event, where longtime colleagues and newcomers alike discussed a broad array of subjects including real estate trends, transactions, and the impact new technologies have on all sectors of the industry. Read more

The average person’s IQ is somewhere between 90 and 109; the mean result for most IQ tests is 100. The average lawyer’s IQ is 112, at least 20 points below Mensa membership. Read more

Generative AI. E-Discovery. Computer Forensics. Practice Management. Terms which at one time may have been reserved solely for use by computer and engineering scientists have now become mainstream. These technologies impact everything from how people place an online product order to ensuring high-level network security for top secret government operations. Read more

Let me say, I am impressed! Over the past three months I’ve met amazing leaders and members who are all advancing our organization in innovative ways. Your commitment to volunteer service in the legal profession through California Lawyer’s Association (CLA) is clear. You are powerful people who ask compelling questions and share your knowledge and influence. Read more

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious Law Practice Management and Technology (LPMT) Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in legal technology and practice management. Read more

Please join us to hear esteemed scholar Professor Rachel Moran of Texas A&M University School of Law discuss developments in education litigation since the US Supreme Court struck-down the use of race in college admissions last year. How can universities Read more