Public Law

Six new members have been elected to the Public Law Section Executive Committee. Read more

The Public Law Section Executive Committee is coordinating panels targeted toward law students and new lawyers who would like to learn more about pursuing a career in public law. Read more

The following three webinars have been bundled for a 20% discount. Read more

The Public Law Journal is currently accepting article submissions. Read more

Have you recently been promoted or appointed, or received an award or other honor? Read more

Matthew Beltramo, Assistant District Attorney for the County of Alameda , Honored by Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association with the Outstanding Achievement in Public Law Award Read more

The Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association honors Jodi Cleesattle as the 2021 Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year. Read more

Don’t be the test case in this evolving area of law! Learn about current litigation and pending legislation impacting the licensing and regulatory agencies, such as the distinctions between Hemp and Cannabis products, “delivery” across local jurisdictional boundaries, the interaction between state regulations and local ordinances, enhanced civil penalties for unlicensed or under licensed activities, and much more. Read more

The California Lawyers Association’s Public Law Section has awarded The California Office of the Attorney General’s People v. Johnson & Johnson Trial Team (Team) with the inaugural Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award. The Public Law Section has historically honored a Public Lawyer of the Year with the Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award. This new award, the Outstanding Achievement in Public Law, recognizes a specific achievement as opposed to a career in Public Law. It also recognizes that frequently the achievements, as in this case, are accomplished, not by just one individual, but by a team of dedicated public lawyers. Read more

The Executive Committee of the Public Law Section of the California Lawyers Association is pleased to announce that it is soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award. This award recognizes an individual or team for a recent exceptional accomplishment that has improved the lives of Californians through the representation of a local, state, or federal government entity. Read more