Litigation Section

1 Participatory MCLE Credits; 1 Civility in the Legal Profession This program explores the current state of cannabis laws at federal and state levels, the role of arbitration in cannabis-related disputes, and real-world challenges faced by parties and arbitrators. It also explores what counsel seek in arbitrators and offers specific case scenarios. REGISTER HERE Non-Member: $55CLA Member: $25 Speakers: Whitney Hodges and Dana Welch Moderator: Lisa A. Romeo Whitney Hodges Whitney Hodges is a partner in the Real Estate, Land… Read more

Free Event! Self-Study Credit offered. 1 Hour MCLE The purpose of the webinar is to educate lawyers on the path from lawyer to judge to neutral and the challenges faced in the transitions. Learning Objectives: Educate on skills acquired from the bench used as a neutral Educate on differences from being a judge and a neutral Educate on challenges faced in becoming a judge/neutral Tips for lawyers who want to become a judge or a neutral REGISTER HERE Speakers: Hon.… Read more

1. You had a distinguished career in public service before joining the bench.  What made you decide to become a magistrate judge?    Loud encouragement. People that I trusted made me believe that it was a good fit, and their encouragement was louder than doubting questions in my mind.  Was I ready to give up advocacy?  Was it financially irresponsible to commit to the salary when the opportunity cost was so high? Would I enjoy the job?  Those persistent mentors got… Read more

Free Event! Please join us the week after Veterans Day for a free webinar “Native Veterans & Servicemembers: Advocacy Opportunities for Healing and Housing” on November 18th from 6:30pm to 8pm.  This Berkeley Law Veterans Law Practicum student-led program will cover benefits available to and challenges faced by Native veterans. American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the military at five times the national average. Yet they face significant and unique barriers accessing earned benefits. Student presenters will provide background… Read more

On March 19, 2023, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Allison Hertog about her Los Angeles-based work as a lawyer specializing in disability services in public school education.  California’s public schools are composed primarily of students of color, sixty percent of which qualify for free and reduced-price meals. The pandemic, and its aftermath, has forced Americans to take a closer look at education system and to contend with the disproportionate impacts that the remote learning environment had on students’ mental health, and social learning and technological needs. Read more

A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Senior Editor, Eileen C. Moore, Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three Managing Editor, Julia C. Shear Kushner Editors, Dean Bochner, Colin P. Cronin, Austin Evans, Jenn French, Jennifer Hansen, Ryan Wu Interlocutory Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction. Under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics (1971) 403 U.S. 388, a plaintiff has a right to file a civil action… Read more

Join us for a week of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and best practices in international arbitration. Read more

Thank you for your interest in the appellate lawyer mentorship program of the Litigation Section’s Committee on Appellate Courts (CAC).  Here, we will describe the committee and its mentorship program and set forth guidelines for participating as a mentee or mentor. Read more

This webinar will provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of arbitrability issues in California-seated arbitrations, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex arbitrability determinations effectively. Read more

This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Helen Zukin (2d Dist., Div. 4), Gonzalo C. Martinez (2d Dist., Div. 7), and Julica C. Kelety (4th Dist., Div. 1). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience regarding a wide variety of topics, including their experience so far on the bench; their approach to judging; their career paths that led them to become Court of Appeal Justices; and advice they would give to attorneys practicing before the Court of Appeal. Read more