Litigation Section

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

We are looking for new members to join our Federal Courts Committee. If you are interested, please apply at https://calawyers.org/section/litigation/standing-committees/committee-on-federal-courts/ or email Committee Chair Tom Stout at tomstout@dwt.com for more information. Read more

Please join us for the Fourth Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will offer attendees a chance to hear directly from judicial officers to learn substantive practice pointers and more. This program will feature the following high-profile judicial officers who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Read more

In its 36th year, a Week in Legal London is pleased to continue the tradition of providing exciting new opportunities for interaction with UK colleagues at exceptional legal and historic destinations. Because of the special relationships we have formed over many years, this is an exclusive experience to visit places the public does not have access. Read more

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

CIAW 2026 Proposal for Panel Participation March 9-12, 2026 – San Francisco The deadline to submit a program proposal is September 23, 2025. [contact-form-7 id="115e735" title="2026 CIAW Program Proposals"] Read more

The James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse in San Diego was the setting for California Lawyers Association – Litigation Section’s “Pathways to the Bench,” a live program designed to help attorneys gain a detailed understanding about how to become a judicial officer in  state and federal court. Read more

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Litigation Section is partnering with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego to help clean up Ocean Beach near the city’s downtown area on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The cleanup along the coast will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and you’re invited to help in this meaningful morning. All of the equipment will be provided, including gloves, trash grabbers, and trash bags. Read more

Update on SB 940 – responses from the mediation and arbitration community on this new law dealing with the certification of neutrals.   Read more