OCBA News
Seminar Spotlight: Labor & Employment Section Presents
Employment Law Practitioner's Toolkit

From "Interviews and Investigations from Hell!" to Justices Chin and Wiseman on the Brinker decision, you won't want to miss this annual seminar. Now approved for 5.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 Elimination of Bias! ...Read More


Photos from OCBA State Bar President Reception
Several OCBA leaders met with California State Bar President Jon Streeter on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, for a roundtable discussion, followed by ...Read More


OCBA Networking Heads South for Summer
As part of its efforts to make networking events more accessible for all members, the OCBA will head south to Laguna Beach for its annual Summer Member Mixer on Thursday, June 28, 2012. ...Read More


 
Community Projects & Volunteer Opportunities
OCBA & OC4Kids Foster Kids Luggage Drive
Donations may be dropped off at the OCBA offices from April 1 to May 31, 2012, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...Read More


Pet Adoption Event
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Irvine Animal Care Center

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


 
Events
OCBA Charitable Fund Golf Clinic & Reception
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast

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


OCBA Charitable Fund 28th Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast

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


OCBA Summer Member Mixer
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach

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


 
Awards & Accolades
OCBA Members Coach Woodbridge Mock Trial to 3rd in State
Kudos to attorney coaches and OCBA members M. Candice Bryner, David Outwater, and Peter Villar and the entire Woodbridge High School team for placing third at the 31st Annual California Mock Trial Finals. ...Read More


OCBA President Named in '20 Women to Watch'
Congratulations to OCBA President Dimetria Jackson on her recognition in OC METRO magazine. ...Read More


ADL to Honor Hueston, Yoder, Reeves
Mark your calendars for the ADL's Annual Jurisprudence Awards Dinner, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. ...Read More


OCBA Members Honored by CRF-OC
Congratulations to all Mock Trial volunteers on a job well done! ...Read More


OCBA Members Named 2012 Super Lawyers
Congratulations to the team at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP! ...Read More


 
Moves & Rearrangements
Miller Starr Regalia Opens Southern California Office, Hires Blake Wettengel
Congratulations to OCBA member Blake Wettengel on his new position. ...Read More


Pedersen Law & Dispute Resolution Corp. Announces Name Change
The firm recently changed its name to Pedersen Heck McQueen, APLC. ...Read More


Feldmann Joins Baker Hostetler
Prior to joining Baker Hostetler, R. Scott Feldman was with Crowell & Moring LLP. ...Read More


 
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Today's Events
 
 
 
Resources and Employment Opportunities for Attorneys in Transition
 
Employment Law Practitioner’s Toolkit
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Chapman Law School, Kennedy Hall
Orange, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.



Family Law Seminar - Spousal Support
Effective Litigation, Presentation And Negotiation Of Spousal Support Issues

Thursday, June 7, 2012
Grand Catered Events
Orange, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.



Annual Insurance Law Update
Emerging Issues and Recent Developments in Insurance Law

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Westin South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.



Pro Bono Training: Elder Abuse The Law and Its Application
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
OCBA MacArthur Court Training Room
Newport Beach, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.



Pro Bono Basic Guardianship Training
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Orange County Bar Association
Newport Beach, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.



OCBA/PLC Seminar Domestic Violence Training
Session 1:Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Session 2: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Must attend both sessions. 
MacArthur Court Training Room
Newport Beach, CA
Register online or download the registration flyer.