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This event is brought to you by the SMCBA Race & Social Justice Task Force in partnership with PolicyLink , Alliance for Boys and Men of Color & the California Lawyers Association’s Racial Justice Committee. Read more

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent increased health measures, it is high time we discuss the intersectionality between COVID-19 and race. Specifically this Town Hall will focus on the disparate impact that COVID-19 is having on black and brown communities. Read more

An opportunity to learn from representatives of CLA and the State Bar about California’s new provisional licensure program Read more

While recreational and medical use of marijuana is now legal in California, marijuana remains a Schedule 1 restricted drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which prohibits the production, distribution, sale, use and possession of marijuana. Read more

Join the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association via zoom as we hear from five distinguished Latina judges. The judges will talk about overcoming implicit bias, how they were able to create success in their careers, and break barriers to rise to the highest level in the profession. Read more

Along with turkey and football, this time of year at the California Lawyers Association tends to bring renewed focus on membership recruiting. While many members may not spend a lot of time thinking about membership outside of renewal season, our professional membership and marketing team wake up every day thinking about how we can create more value for our members and what we can do to grow membership. And they have some pretty sophisticated marketing and social media tools at their disposal. Read more

CLA’s Director of Governmental Affairs and CLA’s lobbyists will present a step-by-step overview of California’s legislative process, from an idea to action by the Governor, highlighting practical and political issues at each step. The presentation will focus particular attention on legislative activities by CLA’s Racial Justice Committee but is open to anyone. Read more

With pro bono work an integral part of the legal community, last month's national recognition week was a way to not only spotlight opportunities but celebrate the widespread benefits for both clients and attorneys. Read more

Recent demographic data shows that the California legal profession has made significant progress since 2006 in adding more women and people of color to the bench and bar. However, more advancement is needed to reflect the state’s diversity, the data shows. Read more

I receive emails, phone calls and text messages regularly from lawyers who are struggling with fear and anxiety and feel that they are on the edge of becoming dysfunctional as a result of these issues. It is time to talk about this condition in a practical way so that anyone who is having symptoms of paralyzing fear and anxiety can begin to work on getting better. Read more