Litigation Section

Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Registration will open soon for this event.  Read more

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

The Southern District of California appointed Judge Pettit in July 2023. Before joining the bench, she worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for more than 15 years, prosecuting several areas of crime including national security and cybercrime, fraud, drug-trafficking, and child exploitation. Judge Pettit received a Bachelor of Science with distinction from the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2001. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit. Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. Read more

Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.   Topics Include:      1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.  2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.  3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.  4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.  5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips. Read more

We are excited to offer multiple sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary Celebration at San Francisco. As a sponsor, your organization will have the chance to align itself with one of the most important Litigation issues of our time and connect with an audience of legal professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders who are passionate about public issues. Diamond$7,500Platinum$5,000Complimentary In-Person Registration52Receive 3 Hours of MCLE on the Litigation online catalog21Recognition on marketing material and website✓✓Recognition… Read more

For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit. We are looking for two new members to join our Federal Courts Committee. If you are interested, please apply here or email Committee Chair Jenn French for more information. Southern District of California Clerk of Court Appointment: The Southern District appointed the Clerk of Court to accept service of process on behalf of… Read more

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

Join us for the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame 30th Anniversary in San Francisco on August 23, 2024! Read more