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The Regents of the University of California, Office of General Counsel and Office of Risk Services are conducting a Request for Proposals to select a limited number of preferred outside law firms to represent the University and its employees in litigation under its General Liability Program. Read more

California Lawyers Association President Heather Rosing has been named a Top 100 Lawyer for 2019 by the Daily Journal legal publication. This is the second consecutive year she’s been named to the list, which recognizes attorneys who are making an impact in California. Rosing is also a former trustee of the State Bar of California and a shareholder and CFO of Klinedinst PC. Rosing is concluding her tenure as the very first president of the California Lawyers Association. Under her… Read more

In November 2016, California legalized marijuana for recreational use. The new law created tremendous business opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and others – including attorneys, many of whom jumped into a new practice area of advising operators, growers, distributors, dispensaries and other participants in the cannabis marketplace. Read more

Can't make it to Monterey? We'll miss you! But you can still take advantage of our high-quality MCLE programs through your computer screen with these live-streamed programs! Read more

The California Association of Black Lawyers has selected California Lawyers Association Executive Director Ona Alston Dosunmu to receive its 2019 Leader Award. The award recognizes Dosunmu’s “exemplary work ethic and performance” as well as “commitment and dedication to furthering the laws of the Great State of California,” according to Andrew W. Houston, president of the California Association of Black Lawyers, which represents over 6,000 African-American attorneys, judges, law professors and students. Dosunmu came to the California Lawyers Association in January… Read more

Dear CLA Leaders, On behalf of the Nominations Committee, we are very pleased to announce the California Lawyers Association’s new organization-wide Officers. Elected yesterday at our in-person September Board meeting, the following individuals will take their offices two days after the CLA’s Annual Meeting in Monterey this October: President—Emilio Varanini​​​Vice President —Jeremy EvansChair of the Board of Representatives—Howard “Chip” Wilkins​​​Vice Chair of the Board of Representatives—Betty Williams​​​Secretary—Sara RiefTreasurer—Ryan Baron Emilio Varanini, Howard “Chip” Wilkins, Heather Rosing, Jim Hill, Sara Rief,… Read more

For a PDF version, click here. September 23, 2019 Angela MarlaudOffice of Professional Competence, Planning and DevelopmentState Bar of California180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105E-mail: atils-pc@calbar.ca.gov Re: Options for Regulatory Reforms to Promote Access to Justice Dear Ms. Marlaud: On behalf of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and in response to the State Bar of California’s request for public comment, we respectfully submit this letter on the options for regulatory reform being considered by the Task Force on Access Through… Read more

CLA submitted extensive comments expressing concerns about the State Bar proposal that would, among other things, allow nonlawyers to provide legal advice and services under certain circumstances; permit nonlawyers to own or have a financial interest in a law practice; and permit lawyers to share fees with nonlawyers under certain circumstances. This proposal is still under consideration and CLA continues to be actively engaged in the process. Read more

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1. Beautiful Monterey is calling! Get a much-deserved change of scenery while fulfilling 18 hours of MCLE credit. After attending one of our first-class educational courses, treat yourself to a spa day or an afternoon by the beach. Read more