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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

The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys, announced today its annual Solo and Small Firm Summit, a two-day virtual conference will be held from June 13 through June 14, 2024. Read more

Cannabis licensing in CA is highly regulated and somewhat unique. This presentation is designed to provide a roadmap for attorneys working in the cannabis space to better understand the context of what due process is provided by CCAP and the procedural requirements before an appeal can be filed with CCAP. Read more

The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys, is proud to announce the implementation of two new platforms - Impexium and Higher Logic - aimed at elevating the member experience and transforming engagement within the legal community.  Read more

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is soliciting applications to fill Delegate and Alternate Delegate roles for CLA’s Delegation to the ABA House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is the policy-making body of the American Bar Association (ABA). Read more

The ethics rules are all about deterring bad conduct…and who has conducted themselves badder than the worst thieves in history? Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he unearths the stories of some of the worst crooks in history and reveals the ethics lessons that lie beneath.  Read more