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We would be remiss if we didn’t take this opportunity to thank Ona Alston Dosunmu for all she has done to help launch CLA and successfully navigate our association through a challenging pandemic year. Read more

One of the things we hear regularly from the thousands of lawyers we work with is that there is increasing pressure to reduce costs for clients — and that sentiment has become more common in the last year. But lowering fees rarely seems like a sustainable solution for firms who are also trying to manage increasing costs and new challenges. What’s a lawyer to do? Read more

Having the right technology is critical to running an efficient and effective law practice today. If you’re like most attorneys, you probably find yourself or your staff spending too much time on administrative tasks or reconciling information from various systems in order to get your work done. What if you could spend more time doing the work you actually enjoy and making your clients happy rather than just juggling your caseload? The answer: use the right practice management software. Read more

In the middle of my second year of law school, I ended up at the ER with severe stomach pain. I knew that my body had been out of balance for a while. I was working full time while attending law school in the evening. I had 30 minutes to eat a rush meal at the school cafeteria before going to class. Read more

How often do we receive a call from a prospective client, only to learn that we cannot accept the representation because we have a conflict of interest? In some cases, the prospective representation may be for a longstanding client, but a conflict of interest involving another client nonetheless may preclude us from taking on the new matter. In that circumstance, our instinct is to want to do something for the client or prospective client. Read more

We write on behalf of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) to endorse the Civics Secures Democracy Act. CLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing law in California. CLA’s mission is promoting excellence, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. One of CLA’s priorities, facilitated by our Civics Engagement and Outreach Committee, is to help increase the civic awareness, knowledge, and engagement of Californians.  Read more

During the COVID-19 pandemic, attorneys have been working tirelessly to adapt to a “new normal”—from juggling family responsibilities to managing their practices and keeping up with case law. Read more

1 Hour MCLE; 1 Legal Ethics Lawyers make all kinds of mistakes when billing and dealing with client funds. Sometimes they are accidentally, other times more nefarious. Join the CLE Performer, Stuart Teicher, Esq., as he explores these concerns. Rules 1.5, 8.4, and 1.15 will be discussed. Register Here Stuart I. Teicher, Esq. is a professional legal educator who focuses  on ethics law and writing instruction. A practicing attorney for over  two decades, Stuart’s career is now dedicated to helping… Read more

Register now for the 2021 Annual Meeting. Fulfill CLE credits, enjoy keynote speakers, meet sponsors, and learn about the latest trends in the legal community! Read more

Getting a gift from a client? Going into business with a client? Having a relationship with a client? It’s all covered by Rule 1.8. Read more