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Diversifying the profession and our bench is critical for all Californians. Hear from the Governor’s Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, the new Chair of the Judicial Nomination Evaluation Committee, two sitting judges and a member of the local joint Judicial Selection Advisory Committee about the judicial appointments process and how to plan your path to the bench. Read more

For day #4 of #WellbeingWeekInLaw, we turn our attention to our social well-being by taking some time to virtually join colleagues for an interactive tea tasting. Read more

Systemic racism -- sometimes called institutional or structural racism -- can be defined as a form of racism woven into society through laws and institutions that treat people differently based on race, contributing to perpetual inequalities in power, wealth, education, medical care, housing, dignity, and opportunity. Read more

In October of 2020, the California Supreme Court approved a Provisional Licensure Program that allows eligible 2019 and 2020 law school graduates to practice as provisionally licensed lawyers under the supervision of fully licensed practitioners. In early 2021, the program was expanded to allow individuals who scored 1390 or higher on a California bar exam administered between July 2015 and February 2020 to participate in the program in lieu of taking the exam again if they complete 300 hours of supervised legal practice under the program. Read more

In 2020, the California Lawyers Association and D.C. Bar participated in a first of its kind research project aimed at uncovering personal and workplace risk factors for mental health and substance use problems among practicing attorneys. Read more

CLA will hold an election of new officers at its June 10-11 meeting. Nominations are due in May for those interested in serving as president, vice president, or another office on the Board of Representatives. Read more

Women now make up 37.6% of judicial officers in California, according to demographic data released last month by the Judicial Council of California. Read more

From women's rights champion Susan B. Anthony to historic athletes such as tennis great Serena Williams, the course of human history has been indelibly shaped by incredible women. Read more

The California Lawyers Association recently issued its first formal advisory opinion tackling the practical issue of what constitutes an effective ethical screen. Read more

f you’re anything like most lawyers, you’ve undoubtedly been working remotely a lot more over the past year than ever before. By all indications, that trend will only continue in 2021 as we face additional pandemic turbulence. That’s why it’s so important to have a full understanding of the ethical implications when lawyers and other law firm employees work remotely. Read more