Community News, Events
Arab American lawyers mark heritage month with sold-out dinner
By David Houston
Justice Joshua Groban of the California Supreme Court talked about the ways in which lawyers can secure bench appointments.
Community News
Rocking for a Cause: Law Rocks Los Angeles sets the Bar High
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
This event marked the beginning of the 12th Annual Law Rocks World Tour, with its next California battle scheduled for April 2...
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Community News
The CLA Litigation Section Law Rocks, battle of the bands, is returning to Los Angeles
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
The nonprofit organization behind the fundraising event will have 13 bands competing for charities.
Community News, Entertainment & Sports
LA Lawyers Philharmonic prepares to perform, holds auditions
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
heir last show was the Violins of Hope concert in March 2020 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
California Courts of Appeal, Community News
LA County Superior Court seeks attorneys to represent indigent defendants in Appellate Division
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Appellate Practice, Community News, Environmental & Energy, Law Practice
Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative seeks lawyer volunteers
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Founded two years ago to assist with disaster recovery amid the dual crises of COVID-19 and devastating wildfires, California ...
The National Judicial College is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 with special programs scheduled in Miami, New York ...
Community News
Trials scheduled to resume in Los Angeles County
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Community News, Judges and Judiciary
9th Circuit judge to receive 2022 Susan and Carl Bolch Jr. Prize
By David Houston
The prize will be awarded on March 18 at a ceremony in San Diego. Wallace has been a federal judge for 50 years, first on the ...
Community News
Attorney Stanley P. Gold receives Judge Learned Hand Award
By Skyler Romero
“Stanley’s accomplishments are many, and we are proud that he now joins an esteemed group of Learned Hand alumni over these pa...
Community News
Bay Area firms band together to end domestic violence
By Douglas Saunders Sr.
Banding Together to End Domestic Violence is an annual attorney battle-of-the-bands fundraiser benefiting the Family Violence ...
“We’re proud to provide crucial emergency support to our scholars — helping them find meaningful work, overcome financial chal...
Civil Litigation, Community News
Police misconduct is focus of Hueston Hennigan funded foundation
By Kamila Knaudt
The Social Justice Legal Foundation, started in January by Hueston Hennigan LLP, has taken on five complaints of police miscon...
“This word is ubiquitous, and it is, the vast majority of the time, used incorrectly — or not in its historic meaning,” said L...
Community News, Legal Education
Southwestern Law alumni offer trial experience fellowship for students
By Pete Escobar
The Yoka-Panish Civil Justice Fellowship will allow first-year students to participate in two five-week civil trials, working ...
Community News, Legal Education
Feinberg & Waller seeks marginalized high school students interested in law
By Pete Escobar
Sept. 30 is the deadline to apply for the program that lets students network with attorneys through mentoring sessions and moc...
Community News, Judges and Judiciary, State Bar & Bar Associations
OC Bar Association hosts event honoring Judge Andrew Guilford one year after retirement
By Nicole Tyau
Judge Guilford spent nearly 14 years on the federal bench before joining Judicate West last year.
Books, Community News, Corporate
Corporate counsel group CEO pens book on reaching goals
By Nicole Tyau
Veta Richardson’s book is “Take Six: Essential Habits To Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, And Unlock Opportunities.”
Community News, Law Office Management
Jenner & Block moves to new office in Los Angeles
By Nicole Tyau
The new office is on the 33rd floor of City National Plaza in downtown Los Angeles, home to other major law firms including Jo...
Community News, Legal Education
UC Irvine, Pepperdine law students win prizes in annual writing competition
By Luis Gutierrez
The winners appeared virtually Aug. 5 to read summaries of their papers to members of the California Supreme Court Historical ...
Community News, Law Practice
Biggest consumer lawyers confab is back, with changes
By Kamila Knaudt
Masks, social distancing ribbons, fewer parties, COVID requirements and a new venue await 2,500 expected attendees at the Cons...
The Jazz vocal quartet of lawyers and a former court reporter will sing an a cappella arrangement of the national anthem.
Community News
Singers in Law to perform at Dodger Stadium
The Jazz vocal quartet of lawyers and a former court reporter will sing an a capella arrangement of the national anthem.
Community News, Legal Education
The commencement featured Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, who told graduates to live bravely and truthfully.
Community News, Legal Education
The commencement featured Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, who told graduates to live bravely and truthfully.
Community News, Litigation & Arbitration
Signature Resolution opens office in San Diego
The alternative dispute resolution firm will be at 12730 High Bluff Drive in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood.
Civil Litigation, Community News, Law Practice, Legal Education
UCI launches center to combat misinformation, promote free elections
By Nicole Tyau
Founders Richard L. Hasen and David Kaye said the unfettered growth of digital media and the spread of misinformation made the...
Community News, Legal Education, Military Law
Retired Navy officer will lead new Military Law Center at McGeorge
By Malcolm Maclachlan
McGeorge has about 30 students who are veterans and has had a Military Law Society chapter for the past 20 years, created to h...
Community News, Judges and Judiciary
California Judicial Mentor Program to create more diversity
By Malcolm Maclachlan
“This mentor program supports our efforts to identify the best and brightest judicial candidates from throughout the state, co...