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Many lawyers feel hesitant to try meditation, which can seem alien and inaccessible from the vantage point of a professional culture that places great value on logic and reason. The authors of The Anxious Lawyer describe how meditation and mindfulness practices support a more effective and enjoyable legal practice as well as better self-understanding, more rewarding relationships, and a deeper feeling of connection with the world. 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

The California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) invites Law Academy Teachers, Advisory Boards, Administrators and Volunteers to join CLPC for our symposium supporting and enhancing our law academy partnership for the ongoing success of our law academies and students. Read more

Walking is a dance. Learn to do it gracefully to save your knees, hips, and back. Join us for an insightful hour as we explore the fascinating interplay between walking, posture, memory, and movement. We'll delve into how our bodies adapt to trauma, the long-term implications of these changes, and strategies to restore confident, balanced walking. This presentation promises to change the way you think about every step you take. Read more

Twenty-two times. That’s how much more frequently attorneys with high stress contemplate suicide as compared to those with low stress. Twenty-two times! As a profession, attorneys contemplate suicide two- to three- times as often as the general adult population.  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