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Attorney marketing through social media is expected as attorneys work to build relationships and value.  Commenting on “hot topics” in the law through Linked in, X, Facebook can help enhance an Attorney’s brand and reputation.  But there are ethical issues related to client confidentiality, candor to the court, contact with the court and jurors, trial publicity, communication about attorney’s services, advertising and soliciting potential clients that need to be considered.   Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September 12, 2024): Over 160 enthusiastic 5th grade students and their teachers from Franklin Elementary School and Hellyer Elementary School in Santa Clara County joined with 45 judges and attorneys to engage in a fun and interactive civic learning program during CLA’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference in San Jose on Friday, September 8th. Hosted by CLA’s Civic Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Committee, the forward-thinking program is designed to underscore the importance of civic knowledge and civic engagement.… Read more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September 11, 2024): California Lawyers Association (CLA) is proud to announce new officers and members to the Board of Representatives, all of whom began their new roles following the CLA Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference. As the voluntary bar association for California attorneys, CLA is a member-driven organization dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing in the state. Some of the nation’s most prominent attorneys, CLA’s Board officers and members, bring a diverse wealth of knowledge and… Read more

By Jeremy M. EvansChair, California Lawyers Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence The California Lawyers Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence ("Task Force") completed and released its report on the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") in the practice of law in California on September 5, 2024.  The full report can be accessed online.  The Task Force members worked tirelessly to complete the report starting their work in early September 2023.  The Task Force Advisory Committee was also instrumental in suggesting resources and… Read more

On November 20, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT—an artificial intelligence (“AI”) chatbot. ChatGPT quickly became the fastest-growing consumer application in history, estimated to have had 100 million active users within two months. Read more

1 Hour MCLE; 1 Wellness Competence. Presented by the CLA Health and Wellness Committee Many lawyers suffer from imposter syndrome. They experience persistent feelings of self-doubt, lack of confidence and fear of being exposed as a fraud. People at any stage of their careers can be affected by imposter syndrome, which appears to be especially prevalent among women and diverse attorneys. Fortunately, attorneys who take steps to overcome imposter syndrome can thrive as confident and productive professionals. This panel will… Read more

In the latest discussion from ESG-in-Law series produced by CLA’s ESG Committee, Patrick Miller speaks with June Hu about her role coordinating Sullivan and Cromwell’s diverse and growing ESG practice, the need for collaboration across silos of traditional legal expertise, the role for early-career attorneys in this space, and the SEC’s recently published climate disclosure rules, as well as a discussion of legal challenges being brought against the same.  Read more

California lawyers generally are familiar with the conflict of interest rules and the sometimes harsh consequences of those rules.  Those consequences can include disqualification of a lawyer or an entire law firm.  They also can include a sometimes insurmountable hurdle to a lawyer moving to a new law firm.  But those rules, and those consequences, are not limited to lawyers in private practice on their own or at a law firm.  They apply equally to lawyers working as in-house counsel for a company.   Read more

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, California, for the California Lawyers Foundation (“CLF”) Fairways to Justice Classic 2025 benefitting the CLF and its California Legal Pathways Collaborative (“CLPC”)!  The tournament will bring together students, practitioners, judges, and sponsors to help build a bright future for the next generation of attorneys.  The proceeds will benefit CLF and will provide mentorship opportunities for students.   Read more

We are all familiar with quips such as, “Most people don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan,” and “Bodies in motion stay in motion; bodies at rest, stay at rest.” Notions that those who have written plans, a strong worth ethic, and a positive attitude, will more readily achieve their goals, is also nothing new. Read more