Environmental law is surprisingly diverse. It crosses over with practice areas including: probate, real estate, insurance, criminal, and others. Read more
“A United States Supreme Court Justice has observed, “[t]he way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination.” Read more
Indigenous Californians serve an important role as stewards of the land and legal trustees. This event will explore those connections in case studies and case law developments. Read more
In the late 1970’s and 1980’s a diverse coalition of local residents, scientists, activists and a dedicated team of lawyers achieved a landmark victory when the California Supreme Court handed down its decision in National Audubon Society & Mono Lake Committee v. Superior Court. Read more
This presentation covers the rules governing e-discovery and provides practical guidance for applying those rules in the trust and estate context. Read more
Lisa M. Piehl, the Program Manager of the Estate and Gift Tax Policy Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), will be addressing updates related to estate and gift tax matters within the IRS. Read more
Discussion of Women Lawyers On Guard’s report, “Still Broken: Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in the Legal Profession”, from a national and statewide prospective, along with meaningful suggestions for addressing sexual harassment in the legal profession. Read more