The purpose of the lecture is to educate and bring both science and hope to the topic of coronary artery disease and the ability to prevent and even reverse atherosclerosis in the heart. Read more
At this program, Justice Charles Smiley, Past Presiding Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court, who was nominated by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve on the California Court of Appeal, First District, will discuss his in depth research over the past 30 years regarding the rich, triumphant, and sometimes heartbreaking history of Black lawyers, Black judges, and Black Bar Associations in California and the United States. This is one very educational Black History Month Program that you do not want to miss. The Honorable Judge Linda H. Colfax, will give opening remarks. Terrance J. Evans, Chair of the California Lawyers Association, Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the CLA Racial Justice Committee, Director of Region IX of the National Bar Association, and a Partner at Duane Morris LLP will have the honor of introducing Judge Smiley. Read more
Each year, the State of California and its Courts implement and define laws which consumers have to abide by. This year, two whoppers have surfaced which redefine how HOA’s will enforce the community’s restrictions and what the grassy turf areas will look like in the future. Also afoot are regulatory requirements on owner installation of electric car chargers, disclosure of common area inspections and reconstruction after a wildfire. Read more
Explore how technology impacts professional conduct, especially lawyer communications in email, social media, chats, and text. Learn best practices for maintaining civility on-line. Read more
Marc Fagel of Stanford Law School (former SEC Regional Director and Gibson Dunn partner) will lead a timely training on the ethical issues confronting lawyers as technology continues to reshape legal practice. Read more
AI is becoming more and more ubiquitous in the legal services industry, including for attorneys serving clients in the legal cannabis industry. Read more
This program will focus on operating agreement provisions and other guidance on dealing with unexpected issues that can arise after the formation of a limited liability company. Read more
CLA has partnered with Verifyle so that members can subscribe to the premium version of Verifyle for just $14.50 per month. All you have to do to access the discount is apply the code "GOLDFORCLA" at checkout. Read more
This program will provide an overview of the current situation of intellectual property rights protection in Russia and Ukraine. Our speaker will share the basic terms of the current IP framework, focusing on what businesses need to know to protect and enforce their rights in today’s Russian and Ukrainian market. Read more
Nicole Gordon, 2019 ELS Chair, will lead a candid, interactive conversation on how the Environmental Law Section can help you build real professional relationships (without the awkward networking moments). We’ll discuss specific opportunities for involvement, hints and tips for making connections, and concrete ways to turn conferences, committees, and conversations into a more connected and fulfilling career in environmental law. Read more