Litigation Section

This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Tara M. Desautels (1st Dist., Div. 2); Michelle C. Kim (2d Dist., Div. 1); and Natalie P. Stone (2d Dist., Div. 7). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience Read more

Join us for Pathways to the Bench, a dynamic live program featuring panels on the state and federal judicial appointment processes, along with a special session on the future of bench diversity. Read more

Many attorneys have wondered how they can land a role with a local government agency or how they can represent a public agency. This panel will feature government agency attorneys and attorneys in private practice that represent government agencies to demystify the application and process to this area of law. Read more

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

Student Practice in the Southern District of California: On March 26, 2025, the Southern District issued General Order No. 644-E, which permits eligible law students acting under the supervision of a member of the bar of the Southern District to speak or appear on behalf of a client in criminal or civil matters, if the client has filed a written consent with the Court, and subject to the restrictions set forth in the General Order. A copy of General Order No. 644-E is available here. Read more

During a mediation, how and when the mediator conducts joint sessions. How joint sessions fit into the participation in a mediation session. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with Judge Carolyn K. Delaney, Chief Magistrate of the Eastern District of California. Read more

Writing appellate briefs can be difficult even for the most seasoned attorneys. But for self-represented litigants, the challenge can be overwhelming. Read more

More than 115 speakers from around the world will join California Lawyers Association (CLA) for its 2025 California International Arbitration Week. The largest conference of its kind, the meeting is a collaboration between CLA and California Arbitration (CalArb), taking place from March 10-13, 2025, at the W Hotel in West Los Angeles. Read more

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