In order to offer our members increased diversity alongside engaging networking and learning opportunities, the Orange County Bar Association proudly partners with a variety of Affiliate Bars. As such, we invite you to take this opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about our Affiliates directly from their leadership. Joining a relevant Affiliate Bar may improve your practice while simultaneously increasing your involvement in the Orange County legal community.
Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Orange County Chapter The Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) was founded in Los Angeles in 1973 to develop a better forum for the discussion of business trials. The ABTL is unique in providing a forum in which litigators and judges meet together to address issues important to business trial lawyers. Judicial participation in ABTL programs and events is very strong, in part because the ABTL includes all business litigators, including both plaintiff-focused and defense-focused lawyers.
The Orange County Chapter (ABTL-OC) was founded in 1998 and consists of about 700 members. The ABTL-OC provides top quality legal education programs, combined with social hours where old and new colleagues can meet with each other and with judges over a glass of chardonnay or a pint of ale. The ABTL-OC typically holds its dinner programs in February, April, June, September, and November. At its most recent program on April 13, 2016, national talk radio star Hugh Hewitt regaled us with stories and theories about the 2016 presidential election. At the June 1 dinner program, we heard a team of lawyers from the Orrick firm discuss their pro bono defense of an octogenarian, peace activist nun who was convicted on espionage charges. At that same June program, the ABTL-OC held its annual Robert E. Palmer Wine Tasting Dinner to benefit the Public Law Center.
In addition to its educational dinner programs, the ABTL is known across the state for its unmatched Annual Seminars. In even years (including 2016), the seminar is held in Hawaii; in odd years, it is held somewhere on the mainland. This year’s seminar will take place October 5–9 at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on the island of Maui. The seminars usually draw approximately 400 individuals, most of whom are lawyers and judges from up and down the state.
ABTL-OC also is dedicated to mentoring and fostering relations with its “Young Lawyer Division” (YLD), which is defined as those practicing ten years or fewer, and organizes events throughout the year for those in the YLD. The brown-bag lunch series invites ABTL YLD members to interact with distinguished members of our local bench in an informal setting. Similarly, throughout the year, the YLD organizes “nuts and bolts” programs for our young lawyer members, happy hours, and a year-end judicial mixer. There is no cost to attend these events.
Finally, ABTL-OC is devoted to giving back to the Orange County community. Each year, ABTL-OC participates in building at least one house (often two) for Habitat for Humanity right here in Orange County. And at our November dinner program, the ABTL-OC hosts its holiday gift-giving opportunity, where attendees at the program participate by donating money to select children’s charities or by donating stuffed animals to the Orange County Superior Court’s adoption program, that offers a new stuffed animal to children on the day of their adoption.
Every Orange County litigator is encouraged to join ABTL-OC. The cost is only $90/year and only $75/person if all of a firm’s litigators join. For more information, visit our website at www.ABTL.org, or contact Linda Sampson at 714.516.8106.
Celtic Bar Association The goals of the Celtic Bar are to promote camaraderie amongst its membership, civility and professionalism within the Orange County legal community, and a greater awareness of the Celtic culture and history, particularly its contribution to the law. There are seven separate Celtic nations, all of which are connected to one another by common history and culture: Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man (if your ancestors are from Man, your dues are waived for the first year), Galicia (in Spain), Brittany (in France), and Cornwall (in England). The Celtic people are known for their outgoing nature and their love of the written and spoken word. Not surprisingly, many descendants of Celtic immigrants have entered the legal profession. While there are many Irish-American lawyers’ groups in major cities throughout the United States, we believe that the CBA is the first attempt to gather all the Celtic clans in a single legal organization.
We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Muldoon’s Irish Pub (through the graciousness of one of our founding members, Ronald O’Schwartz), located near Fashion Island in Newport Beach. We have a long-standing tradition that is set forth in our bylaws that meetings cannot last more than five minutes, which bylaw is strictly adhered to at all meetings.
Each year, we install our officers and recognize our Celtic Judge of the Year on Samhain Eve, which heralds the beginning of the Celtic New Year. This past year, Judge Nancy Wieben Stock (Ret.) was recognized as the Celtic Judge of the Year, while past recipients include Judge Dennis Choate (Ret.), Judge Sheila Fell, Judge James Di Cesare, Justice Kathleen O’Leary, Judge William McDonald, Judge C. Robert Jameson, Judge David McEachen, Judge Ronald Kreber, Judge Dan Pratt, Judge Franz Miller, Judge Michael Brenner, Judge Andrew Banks, Judge Lon Hurwitz, and Justice William Bedsworth.
We have organized travel seminars to Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, England, Scotland, and Wales. In October we will return to Ireland and visit two of the most beautiful castles in all of Ireland—Ashford Castle and Dromoland Castle (check our website for more information at www.celticbarassociation.org). This trip is filling up fast, so get your reservation in before it sells out. We have also had excursions to the contemporary Irish comedies Stella by Starlight and Many Happy Returns at the Laguna Playhouse, Riverdance and The Weir at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Thurgood at the Geffen Theater, as well as the Orange County Irish Fair, the Renaissance Faire, and Irish and Celtic movies. Guest speakers at our events have included Kerry Kennedy Cuomo, human rights activist and daughter of Robert Kennedy; the prominent Irish playwright, Bernard Farrell; and our own Judge McDonald (Ret.), all of whom adhered to the five-minute meeting rule.
Over 300 lawyers and judges have rallied to our cause. One does not have to be of Celtic descent to join the CBA. On the contrary, all we ask is that you be a member of the OCBA, have an outgoing nature, and support our organization’s goals. (Oh yes, we do have modest annual dues at $25!) For further information, please contact CBA President Lindsey Aitken Campbell at lindsey@achwlaw.com, or call 949.440.6700, ext. 261.
Federal Bar Association, Orange County Chapter The FBA is the preeminent national organization for private and government lawyers and judges involved in federal practice. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice by serving the interests and needs of federal practitioners, the federal judiciary, and the public.
The Orange County Chapter of the FBA covers the spectrum of federal legal practice in Orange County. Regular programs and events provide a unique opportunity to meet federal judges and courthouse personnel, stay current on the latest developments in federal practice, and meet and learn from other federal practitioners in our community. The FBA/OC has won numerous national awards as an outstanding chapter for its innovative and valuable programs, as well as for its excellent newsletter.
The Orange County Chapter focuses on presenting frequent and topical CLE programs. Regular programs include: annual civil, criminal, and intellectual property practice programs on cutting edge topics; periodic “Behind the Books” tours of the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse; and special programs with nationally recognized members of the legal community.
Local federal judges assist in planning and presenting many of the chapter CLE activities, provide valuable and specific insight regarding federal practice in Orange County, and serve on the FBA/OC Board of Directors. FBA/OC’s hallmark event each year, Judges’ Night, draws many judges from local and regional courts. Additionally, each summer, the organization hosts two Bench and Bar luncheon events, during which a local federal judge provides valuable insights to practitioners about legal developments or successful practice in their courts.
The Chapter’s membership spans all types of attorneys in Orange County, from civil to criminal, from private practitioners to corporate counsel to federal attorneys with the United States Attorney’s Office, Federal Public Defender’s Office, and other federal agencies, and includes lawyers in all kinds of practices, from solo offices to the largest firms. The Chapter also is committed to promoting the growth of younger federal practitioners via its Young Lawyers Division.
The FBA/OC supports the local community by hosting an annual pro bono lunch with the goal of raising awareness of the various pro bono programs in the County. Additionally, FBA/OC members support the Federal Pro Se Clinic located at the Santa Ana courthouse via volunteer activities.
For more information, membership applications, or to join the FBA/OC, visit the website at www.fbaoc.com or contact FBA/OC Administration at info@fbaoc.com, or 949.608.9905 (phone and fax).
Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County The Orange County Hispanic Bar Association (OCHBA) advocates for a legal community that reflects the true diversity of Orange County. The OCHBA’s core mission is to increase opportunities for Hispanics to:
The OCHBA encourages law school enrollment with its Wally Davis Scholarships, awarded to deserving law students every year since 1995. Wally Davis scholars have gone on to work at large and small firms, in both public and private service, and many have joined the leadership ranks of the OCHBA.
Every year, the OCHBA’s Scholarship Fundraiser and Installation Dinner draws hundreds of leaders of the local legal community. This year, we honored Darren Aitken as Attorney of the Year and Erwin Chemerinsky with the Hon. Francisco P. Briseño Lifetime Achievement Award. Further, we gave our Guardián de Justicia Award to Laura’s House Domestic Violence Shelter and our Corporate Citizen Award to Northwestern Mutual.
The OCHBA also provides professional enrichment and networking for its members, including the 2016 OCBA/HBA MCLE travel seminar to Panama. The OCHBA’s annual mixers throughout the year have become a staple in the Orange County legal community.
If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about the HBA, its Committees, its scholarships, or how to get involved, please visit www.ochba.org or email info@ochba.org.
Iranian American Bar Association, Orange County Chapter The Iranian American Bar Association (IABA) was formed in 2000 in the District of Columbia. Having begun with one chapter and only four founding members, IABA has grown to include nine chapters nationwide and a membership of prominent attorneys, law students, and members of the judiciary. IABA’s chapters include: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Northern California, Orange County, Phoenix, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.
IABA is a professional organization that seeks to educate and inform the Iranian-American community about legal issues of interest and to ensure that the American public at large, our local representatives, and other government officials are fully and accurately informed on legal matters of interest and concern to the Iranian-American community. IABA also strives to foster and promote the achievements of Iranian-American lawyers and other legal professionals. IABA is an independent, non-religious, and apolitical organization. IABA is not a lobbying or advocacy group; it is primarily an educational organization and is categorized as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Orange County Chapter of IABA hosts many wonderful events each year, including: MCLEs that focus on the needs of our members; social mixers at a variety of local establishments; an annual Toy Drive during the holidays; community outreach events such as egg painting during spring and beach clean-up days; and an Annual Gala held in May aboard a yacht in Newport Beach that raises money for law students scholarships. Last year’s scholarship recipients attended Orange County law schools.
Each July, the membership will vote in a new Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets monthly and is tasked with putting together the above mentioned events. This is our second full year as an Affiliate Bar of the Orange County Bar Association. One of the events that we were proud to host this year was a joint mixer with the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association and the Orange County Korean American Bar Association. We look forward to co-hosting mixers with the other Orange County Bar Association Affiliate Bar organizations in the future.
We are also proud that this year’s Board established a master list of IABA members who have so generously volunteered their services for pro bono work. Our goal is to eventually partner up with pro bono clinics in Orange County and to organize events for the low-income public who require the services of pro bono lawyers.
IABA is open to all attorney members and law students, and one does not need to be of Iranian descent to join. We do, however, strongly request that our members also join the OCBA.
Italian American Lawyers of Orange County—Lex Romana Our mission is to celebrate Italian culture, provide continuing legal education opportunities to members of the Orange County legal community, and create fun and festive opportunities for networking among lawyers, non-lawyers, and anyone interested in good food, good wine, and good company.
The Italian American Lawyers of Orange County – Lex Romana (IALOC) meets on the second Tuesday of each month and provides a variety of networking opportunities. Annual highlights include our January Board Installation Dinner at a premier Italian restaurant, dinners at different Italian eateries, MCLE credits during select meetings, cooking demonstrations, free networking events including a July bocce tournament at Il Fornaio, and a special holiday event.
The IALOC is also an approved MCLE provider. In addition to occasional CLE seminars presented over wine and pasta, the IALOC has a “CLE in Italy” program through which attendees can obtain MCLE credits while experiencing the history, food, wine, and culture available only in Italy. Having previously traveled to Sicily and Tuscany, the IALOC travels this June to Verona, Italy with “side trips” to Milan and Lake Garda.
The IALOC takes pride in being the premier OCBA Affiliate that places equal emphasis on the importance of legal, cultural, epicurean, and fermented contributions Italians have made to our society. We are well known for our love of Italian culture, food, and wines and believe everyone is an Italian at heart. Italians and non-Italians are all welcome and encouraged to join. Our membership has grown from 30 members four years ago to 60 members in 2014 to just under 100 members in 2016. If you love good food, good wine, good company, and periodic opportunities for CLE locally and in Italy, you qualify for membership in the IALOC!
The IALOC established its roots in the Orange County community in 1979 with Joseph D’Antony installed as its first President. Founding members also include Hon. James Di Cesare, Frank Barbaro, John DiCaro, Joseph DiVincenzo, Andrew Lachina, and Frank Terreri. The IALOC thanks all of its past presidents.
For more information on becoming a member, attending a meeting, learning about the IALOC and its history, searching our Board and Membership Directories, or getting on our CLE in Italy interest list, please visit our website at IALOC.org or contact our 2016 President, Matthew S. Buttacavoli.
J. Reuben Clark Law Society—Orange County Chapter The J. Reuben Clark Law Society is a diverse, worldwide organization with active chapters throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North, Central, and South America. With approximately 150 active members, the Orange County chapter is one of the largest and most dynamic. Our chapter hosts approximately six CLE luncheons each year, including an annual Religion & the Law Symposium hosted at Chapman University, women-in-the-law events, and an annual dinner.
The JRCLS emphasizes public service, loyalty to the rule of law and to the Constitution, and appreciation for the religious dimensions in both society at large and in a lawyer’s personal life. The JRCLS Mission Statement reflects these values:
We affirm the strength brought to the law by a lawyer’s personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and professional excellence to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law.
So far this year, members of the JRCLS and their guests have heard presentations by Deano Ware, Brad Dacus, and Aryeh Kaufman, Three Attorneys Making A Difference; Governor Michael O. Leavitt, Leadership: Statesmanship vs. Gamesmanship; and Hon. Clay M. Smith. Future speakers this year will address subjects such as High Crimes and Misdemeanors: We Can Learn a Lot From Criminals.
Our society is named after an eminent statesman, jurist, and religious leader who embodied the values we espouse. J. Reuben Clark, Jr. served as solicitor of the U.S. State Department and later in the JAG Officers’ Reserve Corps, earning a Distinguished Service Medal in his work for the U.S. Attorney General’s Office during World War II. He also served as Undersecretary of State, publishing the “Clark Memorandum on the Monroe Doctrine,” and then as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. He later served in the first presidency—as a counselor to President Heber J. Grant—of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Membership in the JRCLS is open to all law students, attorneys, and judges who support our mission statement and share these values. There is no requirement to have attended or graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University or to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All are welcome who share our mission.
Anyone interested in attending one of our luncheons or joining our organization may contact the JRCLS-OC Chapter Chair Philip.Nelson@knobbe.com or visit our websites at www.jrcls-oc.com and www.jrcls.org.
Orange County Asian American Bar Association Established in 1993, the Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) is proudly celebrating its 23rd year as Orange County’s pan-Asian bar association. OCAABA’s objectives are to: (1) promote professional development and personal growth; (2) foster the exchange of ideas and information between OCAABA and the broader legal profession and community at large; (3) provide a forum for fellowship spanning other civic organizations; (4) promote educational and civic events and programs that enhance the community’s knowledge and understanding of, and thus appreciation for, the legal system and the profession of law; and (5) provide a vehicle for the expression of reasonable opinion arising in the Asian American community on current social, political, economic, legal, or other matters of interest or concern.
OCAABA’s dedication to its mission is embodied in its committees and sections:
OCAABA’s annual installation and awards dinner offers a chance for members and friends to celebrate an evening of camaraderie with a traditional multi-course Chinese banquet. OCAABA held its 23rd Annual Installation Dinner on April 26, 2016, when it installed its 2016-2017 officers and directors; recognized Hon. Jay C. Gandhi, United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California, with OCAABA’s Judicial Trailblazer Award; honored Union Bank with OCAABA’s Corporate Service Award; and heard from keynote speaker David Lat, author, legal commentator, and founder and managing editor of Above the Law.
For more information, please visit www.ocaaba.org or email contactus@ocaaba.org.
Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association The OCCDBA is the unified voice of the criminal defense bar for Orange County. The founding Board members, Paul Meyer (President), Kate Corrigan (Past President), Jennifer Keller, Gary Pohlson, John Barnett, Mike McDonnell, Al Stokke, Jack Earley, and Ed Muñoz started the association to promote the interests of the private criminal defense bar in Orange County. Ed Flores, Tom Bienert, and Ed Welbourn joined the Board and are currently serving as active members.
The OCCDBA Board members have been actively participating in courthouse meetings and providing a voice for the private criminal defense bar. The concerns and input from the members have contributed to many productive changes in the Orange County criminal courts. Membership continues to grow, and great MCLE is one of the hallmarks of the OCCDBA. Expanded VISION for private defense counsel and a high level of camaraderie amongst its members are highlights of the Association. Our meetings have included panel discussions with presiding and trial judges, open forums for judicial candidates, and great insights arising from those practicing trial and appellate law. In the coming year, the programs will continue to feature town hall style exchanges with the bench and co-hosted receptions with other legal associations. The OCCDBA members range in age and experience. Seasoned attorneys offer their time and insights to younger members in a friendly and informal mentoring setting.
We meet at 5:00 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at Original Mike’s in Santa Ana. Our dues are $150 per year, and we offer a discount to law students and investigators. Membership is now open. For further information, please contact OCCDBA President Paul Meyer, Past President Kate Corrigan, or visit our website at www.occdba.com.
Orange County Jewish Bar Association In August 2009, President and Founder Jordon P. Steinberg of Kaufman Steinberg LLP envisioned an Orange County Jewish Bar Association (OCJBA), and by February 2010, the vision became a reality.
The OCJBA’s Mission Statement says it all: “Providing a social environment that will engender comradeship among its members, building upon the foundation of thousands of years of Jewish tradition steeped in the law (Torah), fostering the application of Jewish principles and morality, committing good deeds (Mitzvot) and acts of kindness (Tzedakah) while practicing law and serving the community.”
The OCJBA gives back to the Orange County community by participating in pro bono activities with Human Options and Jewish Federation/Family Services. The OCJBA’s partnership with the Anti-Defamation League has brought the Anti-Bullying Campaign in full swing as member volunteers (and others) visit Orange County K-12 schools offering a free, nationally approved program. The sole purpose is to educate schools on how best to deal with bullying issues from both the target’s and perpetrator’s perspectives.
The OCJBA meets the first Tuesday of every month at Muldoon’s in Newport Beach, located at 202 Newport Center Drive. The OCJBA is eternally grateful to Ron Schwartz for hosting our “Schmooze and Booze” meetings. The meetings are open, and all are welcome, Jewish or non-Jewish; you do not have to be a “member” to attend.
For more information about the OCJBA or pro bono activities, please visit our website at www.ocjba.org, write to OCJBA, P.O. Box 6130, Newport Beach, CA 92658, or email Jordon P. Steinberg at jordon@kaufmansteinberg.com.
Orange County Lavender Bar Association The Orange County Lavender Bar Association is the county’s official association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and allied attorneys. OCLBA provides networking, educational, and mentorship opportunities and resources to its membership and the community. As part of its mission, OCLBA seeks to increase the visibility of LGBT issues in Orange County and the profile of Orange County in the broader statewide LGBT community.
OCLBA was launched on June 16, 2010 at a gala attended by 200 attorneys, philanthropists, business and community leaders, judges, professors, and students. The launch event featured remarks by attorneys from San Francisco who had just completed closing arguments in the landmark Perry v. Schwarzenegger case challenging Proposition 8 in federal court. Thereafter, OCLBA’s founding Board of Directors, which includes representatives from private practice and academia, began implementing a robust series of bar programs.
Since 2010, OCLBA has produced a number of highly successful events ranging from constitutional law to tax and estate planning issues facing the LGBT community along with social events for networking opportunities. Each summer, OCLBA’s annual Anniversary Gala honors community and legal leaders in the fight for justice and equality and features the presentation of the M. Katherine B. Darmer Equality Scholarship to a law student committed to LGBT issues in Orange County. At our 5th Anniversary Gala in 2015, OCLBA celebrated the legalization of same-sex marriage following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, honored Judge Stephen R. Reinhardt of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals with the OCLBA Community Leadership Award, and honored Laura Kanter with the M. Katherine B. Darmer Outstanding Community Service Award. OCLBA also awarded the third M. Katherine B. Darmer Equality Scholarship to Emma Gunderson.
The OCLBA held its annual Harvey Milk Day Luncheon on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Bryan Cave, and will hold its 6th Anniversary Gala on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Sky Garden at the Michelson Building in Irvine.
OCLBA seeks to serve and unite not just the LGBT community, but our allies as well. For more information, please visit www.oclba.org or email info@oclba.org.
Orange County Women Lawyers Association OCWLA started in 1975 with five members. It was originally called the Women and Individual Rights section of the Orange County Bar Association. In 1979, OCWLA became an affiliate organization of the Orange County Bar Association.
Over the past 41 years, OCWLA has been dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession. We support the continued growth and development of OCWLA and its members by providing an exceptional professional network, raising awareness of discrimination and bias, and supporting worthy charitable organizations.
In addition to helping women in the legal community, OCWLA is dedicated to donating money from its fundraising efforts to Orange County women and children in need. After a successful 40th Anniversary fundraising Gala last year, this year the OCWLA was in a position to make a sizable donation to two important local groups: Olive Crest Academy, a non-public, non-profit special education school for children in grades K-12 with behavior challenges, and Casa Theresa, which provides a loving and supportive family home to pregnant women and their babies facing difficult circumstances.
As a membership benefit, the OCWLA has regular MCLE lunch meetings at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine, a non-profit restaurant in Irvine, on the second Friday of every month. Our meetings offer quality Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs at very reasonable prices. We also hold several evening programs throughout the year, including our popular Mardi Gras cocktail mixer in February. We also held our annual Women Judges Reception at Whittier Law School in March to honor our many female federal and state judges.
Our Board has been hard at work planning our Annual Fundraising Gala. We are pleased to announce that this year we will be honoring our 2016 Judge of the Year Hon. Gail Andler. We are pleased to announce that Michele Johnson, of Latham & Watkins is our Attorney of the Year. These awards will be presented at our Annual Gala Dinner on September 22, 2016 at The Pelican Hill. The Gala is our primary fundraising event and sole source of our charitable giving.
OCWLA uses money raised through its fundraising efforts to award $1,000 bar stipends and diversity bar stipends twice annually to law school graduates who are studying for the California Bar Examination. We also provide financial support to organizations such as the Public Law Center and California Women Lawyers, of which OCWLA is an affiliate.
At all of our events, OCWLA collects donations of sample-sized toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) as well as gift cards to restaurants and stores that we donate to the Orange County Collaborative Courts. The toiletries are distributed to people in the Homeless Outreach Court and Drug Court programs. We also collect dry pasta donations, which we give to Caterina’s Club. Bruno Serato, the owner of the Anaheim White House, uses these donations to make pasta dinners every night for children living in the motels of Anaheim.
For more information about OCWLA, please contact us at www.ocwla.org, 949.440.6700, ext. 259.
Thurgood Marshall Bar Association The Thurgood Marshall Bar Association is a multi-cultural bar association committed to diversity, professional improvement, and the advancement of justice through positive community involvement and excellence in the practice of law.
Thurgood Marshall served as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1967 until 1991. As a lawyer, Thurgood Marshall is perhaps best known for the victory in Brown v. Board of Education. Mr. Marshall convinced the U.S. Supreme Court to vote unanimously that segregation in public schools on the basis of race is “inherently unequal.”
While we live in the best country on earth, there is still much to be done to fulfill the promise of America’s founding fathers that all are created equal with unalienable rights to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” For example, according to a 2014 report by The Hamilton Project, the United States spent over $80 billion on corrections expenditures in 2010. The report found that the elevated rates of crime and incarceration in the United States undermine economic growth, devastate affected communities (often those with low-income residents), and perpetuate inequality. The report notes that total corrections expenditures more than quadrupled over the past twenty years from approximately $17 billion in 1980 to more than $80 billion in 2010. Yet, federal, state, and local governments continue to pursue these same failed policies that perpetuate inequality and undermine economic growth.
On November 1, 2016, Thurgood Marshall Bar Association will partner with the Orange County Bar Association to bring you an insightful conversation with Richard Rothstein and Dean Erwin Chemerinsky on the major causes of residential segregation and the broader implications for America. No matter your race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or similar characteristics, the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association is for you. Please consider becoming a member. For more information, visit our website at www.thurgoodmarshallbarassociation.org.