Litigation Section

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

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

A Monthly Federal Courts Update. Read more

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