OCBA News
OCBA Charitable Fund Announces 29th Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Tournament Winners
The OCBA and its Charitable Fund would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the participants, sponsors, and the OCBA Charitable Fund Golf Tournament Committee for ensuring the continued success of this unique event. ...Read More


Invitation to Apply for OCBA Board of Directors, Office of Secretary
Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2013
Qualified individuals are now being sought to run for open seats on the Orange County Bar Association’s Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2014. ...Read More


Call for Nominations: 2013 Judicial Council Advisory Committee
The Executive and Planning Committee of the Judicial Council of California is currently seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Judicial Council Advisory Committees. ...Read More


OCBA Charitable Fund Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the successful applications, each of whom received a scholarship for a complimentary BAR/BRI Bar Review Course valued at over $3,500. ...Read More


 
Events
Taco Tuesday Social
**Please Note: This event is exclusive for OCBA Young Lawyers Division members and Orange County Women Lawyers Association members ONLY**
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
El Torito at The Block, Orange

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New Arbitrator Orientation & Training for Members of the OCBA Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
OCBA, Newport Beach

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Summer Member Mixer
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Tommy Bahama Island Grille, Newport Beach

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Join the OCBA "Raising the Bar" Team at the 22nd Annual Race for the Cure
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach

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Community Projects & Volunteer Opportunities
New Arbitrator Orientation & Training for Members of the OCBA Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
OCBA, Newport Beach

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Someone Cares Soup Kitchen Donation Drive
OCBA members are encouraged to donate much-needed food items (see list below) to Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit hunger relief program that serves 300-350 meals per day to the disadvantaged in Orange County. ...Read More


Join the OCBA "Raising the Bar" Team at the 22nd Annual Race for the Cure
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach

Download the flyer for more information or register online. ...Read More


 
Moves & Rearrangements
Rus, Miliband & Smith Combines with Brown Rudnick
Brown Rudnick LLP, an international AM Law 200 law firm, has announced that it is expanding its global footprint to Southern California, combining with litigation boutique Rus, Miliband & Smith. ...Read More


OCBA President Wayne Gross and Alan Greenberg, OCBA Banking & Lending Section Secretary, Launch Firm
On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, OCBA President Wayne Gross and Alan Greenberg announced that they have opened a new litigation firm that specializes in high-stakes commercial cases. Greenberg Gross LLP is headquartered on ...Read More


OCBA Member Alan Kessel Joins Pepper Hamilton LLP
Congrats to Kessel on his new position! ...Read More


Nossaman Names OCBA Member E. George Joseph Managing Partner
“I am extremely honored and humbled by this election and by my partners’ faith in my abilities,” said Joseph. “Michael [Heumann] has been ...Read More


OCBA Young Lawyers Division Chair Joins Hittelman Law Group
Congratulations to Michelle Tran on her new position! ...Read More


 
Awards & Accolades
Judge Stotler, Malcolm to Be Honored by OCBA Masters Division
The OCBA Masters Division's 2013 Legends of the Law Award Recipients, Hon. Alicemarie Stotler and OCBA Past President Thomas Malcolm have both served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Masters Division since its foundation in 2011. ...Read More


Judge Lindley, Aitkens Honored by Chapman
Congratulations to Judge Wendy Lindley as well as OCBA member Wylie Aitken and wife Bette Aitken on their recognition by the Chapman University School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation. ...Read More


Hoffman, Johnson Named 'Top 20 Under 40'
Kudos to OCBA members Jackson Lewis LLP Managing Partner Samantha N. Hoffman and Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP Partner Jeremy S. Johnson on this well-deserved accomplishment. ...Read More


 
Featured Member Benefit of the Month

Health Insurance from Insurance Specialists, Inc.

Through this invaluable new member benefit, OCBA members will have access to a one-stop shop for insurance rates, comparisons of coverage options, and access to licensed insurance agents who can answer specific questions regarding plans and underwriting requirements, thus enabling them to find the best rates available for the best possible coverage.

Highlights include:

  • Individual Medical Insurance — Enhanced benefits exclusively for members, their employees, and eligible family members
  • Group Medical Insurance — Available to member firms with two to fifty employees
  • Med-A-Pro — Available to members, their employees, and eligible family members under the age of sixty-five
  • Discount Rx Card — Enables OCBA members to save money at participating pharmacies on prescriptions not otherwise covered by insurance

For additional information on the OCBA’s new health insurance benefit or to request a quote on coverage, please visit www.isi1959.com/OCBA.

 
 
 
Today's Events
 



 
 
 
The OCBA Insurance Law Section Presents its Annual Insurance Law Update: Annual Survey of all 2012 & 2013 Insurance Cases
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

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OCBA / PLC Seminar - Basic Guardianship Training

Wednesday, August 7, 2013
OCBA, Newport Beach

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OCBA / PLC SEMINAR: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER

Tuesday, August 13 & 20, 2013
OCBA, Newport Beach

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