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Is there such a thing as an unwaivable conflict of interest in California? California’s new Rules of Professional Conduct (“New Rules”) became effective on November 1, 2018. Two fundamental principles guided the drafters of the New Rules as they relate to conflicts of interest. Read more

By Greg Dorst, JD, CADC IIConsultant to The Other Bar Your law practice took a long time to build whether it is large, medium or small. The clients you have attracted through hard work and reputation occupy your time and feed you and your family, supplying a means to live and produce what is necessary to have a full and vibrant life. Yet, the same thing that enables a vibrant personal life can also consume everything about you. Because the… Read more

Whether it comes to your mental health or physical health, the California Lawyers Association is here to help you—during this week’s Lawyer Well-Being Week and all year round. Read more

Jennifer Novak, an environmental lawyer in Rancho Palos Verdes, had been missing the fellowship of her regular volunteer work, which was shut down during the shelter in place. So when she saw a Facebook post from a friend about helping with food delivery during the pandemic, she jumped on the opportunity. Read more

How you negotiate in these situations may also permanently impact your practice and reputation. And it will certainly affect your results, for yourself and your clients. Learn what strategies and tactics you should use - and what you should avoid - during these surreal times. Read more

5 Skills You’ll Learn Latz’s 5 Golden Rules of Negotiation - and how they apply in situations involving sexism How to use leverage effectively to move toward a more level gender playing field Ways to employ independent standards to reduce the adverse impact of sexism How knowing where and when to make a move - offer-concession patterns - will help you avoid the gender gap in salary negotiations When reframing the negotiation agenda will turn the tables to your advantage Read more

In this zoom session we will have a discussion about how lifestyle changes can reverse most chronic disease and preexisting conditions as well as cover some general questions and comments on the topic. Read more

This program will focus on how to deal with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice, and how attorneys need to be especially careful of their professional responsibilities in the time of crisis. Read more

The California Lawyers Association is in the process of creating education videos for the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

April 13, 2020 The Honorable Alex PadillaSecretary of State1500 11th StreetSacramento, CA 95814 For a PDF copy, click here Re: COVID-19 - Remote Online Notarization by California Notaries Dear Secretary Padilla: We write on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section (TEXCOM) of the California Lawyers Association to recommend that California Notaries be temporarily authorized to provide services remotely through videoconference during the current state of emergency. We urge expedited action on this issue. The Trusts… Read more