Public Law

The Executive Committee of the Public Law Section regularly hosts webinars on topics, events, and developments in the law pertinent to those who work for, and advise, public entities in California. If you are interested in hosting a webinar discussion, please contact Nikki Smith (nikki.smith@calawyers.org) with the subject “Webinar.” Read more

The CLA is offering a complimentary on-demand CLE program for the month of April. It is the 2015 Public Records Conference program entitled Ethical Issues Related to Open Government Law. Click here to view the program. Read more

The Public Law Journal is currently accepting article submissions. The article deadline for the Spring 2019 edition is March 31, 2019. Read more

PLS is seeking submissions from law students for the PLS Student Writing Competition. PLS will present the winner with an award at the Public Lawyer of the Year Reception in October. Law students can submit a 2000-3000 word article about any public law topic. The winner will receive $2000 and have their article published in the PLS Journal. Read more

This program offers 1 MCLE credit. You must register in advance to participate. Overview of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and explanation of the safe harbor provisions under AB 350 (2016) and AB 2123 (2018), as well as practical guidance on counseling clients, hiring a demographer, and drawing district maps. Speaker: Naree Chan Read more

The Public Law Section’s Executive Committee is hosting a complimentary lunch discussion in Berkeley for any students or new lawyers to explore careers in public service. The panel, sponsored by Sidley Austin LLP, will be moderated by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. The panelists will discuss their careers dedicated to public service and the qualities they look for when hiring. Read more

Community choice aggregation, or CCA, is the process by which cities, counties, and joint powers agencies can provide retail electricity to their residents and businesses in lieu of an investor owned utility. CCA is spreading rapidly throughout California as communities are forming individual and regional CCAs that offer rate savings, climate programs and local control to their communities. Read more

Free event! Free lunch! Join Us for a Discussion for Any Law Students and New Lawyers Who Are Thinking of Pursuing a Public Service Career Ever wondered what a career in the public law sector is really like? This panel discussion is for you! Thursday, February 28, 2019, 12:30-1:45 p.m. Southwestern School of Law 3050 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 Bullocks Wilshire Building: Room BW390 No RSVP required to attend. Click Here to download a pdf flier. The CLA Public… Read more

Co-presented by the Public Law and Litigation sections.  Earn up to 6.5 Hours MCLE Credit Thursday, January 24, 2019 UC Berkeley Boalt Hall 225 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94720 Read more

Co-presented by the Public Law and Litigation sections. Earn 6.5 Hours MCLE Credit Thursday, January 24, 2019UC BerkeleyBoalt Hall225 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94720 Brochure | Reg Form Program Schedule Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. | Registration 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks Welcome and Opening Remarks by UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky 8:30 -10 a.m. | After the Critical Incident and Before the Litigation Be prepared for the many issues that will arise… Read more