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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (January 30, 2023): California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state’s largest voluntary bar association representing nearly 80,000 attorneys, is proud to announce Attorney General Rob Bonta as the keynote speaker for Legislative Day, taking place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Sacramento, California. An annual event typically attended by attorneys and industry colleagues, Legislative Day brings attorneys from all practice areas together to advocate, educate, interact with and learn from the state’s leading experts. “Legislative Day is just a… Read more

California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state’s largest voluntary bar association representing nearly 80,000 attorneys, is proud to welcome Erika Frank as Associate Executive Director, Sections Chief and General Counsel. The announcement was made today by Oyango A. Snell, Esq, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of California Lawyers Association. Frank will be based in CLA’s Sacramento headquarters and her first day will be January 30, 2023.  Read more

The Honorable Judge Charles Smiley, who has written a soon to be published book regarding: “The History of Black Lawyers, Black Judges, and Black Bar Associations In California,” will discuss his in depth research over the past 25 years regarding the rich, triumphant, and sometimes heartbreaking history of Black lawyers, Black judges, and Black Bar Associations in California and the United States. This is one very educational Black History Month Program that you do not want to miss. Read more

As nationwide legalization of cannabis draws near, new opportunities and risks present themselves to cannabis companies and the businesses interested in engaging with the industry. Understanding the legal nuances of recreational and medical cannabis at both the federal and state levels is critical to successfully navigate this growing industry. In this program we will discuss the current lay of the land regarding where it’s legal, where it’s not, and what that means to lawyers, cannabis clients, and non-cannabis businesses who may want to do business within the industry. Read more

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What does advocacy mean to you, CLA? Historic Supreme Court cases, power positioning, proposed laws, heated debates surrounding public policy—no matter what direction we look, the law is central to every decision and discussion governing our everyday, and the power of our advocacy begins and stops with our members. Read more

In real estate, it’s location, location, location. In negotiation, it’s reputation, reputation, reputation. A trustworthy reputation – once lost – can be difficult, if not impossible, to regain.  Read more

First and foremost, hoping your holiday season has been fantastic and wishing you a Happy New Year.  It has been a year to remember and there are many things to reflect on as an organization and serving as President.  Being President has been one of great honors of my life and career to this point.  Read more

Dozens of new laws recently took effect that are of interest to California lawyers. Ensure you’re up to speed on the changes, some of which are highlighted below. These laws went into effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise stated.   Read more

Attorneys are experiencing unprecedented overwhelm, over-deployment and continuous uncertainty. A nurse practitioner well-being expert will present a program with science-backed tools to address how to pursue your own wellbeing by designing a life that is set up for success. This will be highly interactive and will start promptly at noon. Read more