Call for Nominations: OCBJ 2017 General Counsel Awards - 7/24/2017

The Orange County Business Journal is accepting nominations for its 8th Annual General Counsel Awards. Read More..

OCBA member James Scheinkman Elected to Orange County United Way Board - 7/21/2017

The OCBA is pleased to announce that OCBA member James Scheinkman, a partner in Snell & Wilmer’s Orange County and Los Angeles offices, has been elected to the board of directors for Orange County United Way. Read More..

Special Thanks to Bridging the Gap Speakers and Participants - 7/21/2017

Presented by the Orange County Bar Association, the OCBA Young Lawyers Division, and the Daily Journal, this biannual event took place on Saturday, July 15 and helps recent admittees to the California State Bar “bridge the gap” between law school and law practice through an invaluable introduction to the Orange County Courts and legal community. Read More..

Four OCBA Members Listed as Top 50 Women Southern California Rising Stars - 7/18/2017

The OCBA is proud to share that four OCBA members were announced as the 2017 Up-and-Coming 50 Women by Super Lawyers for the Southern California region. Read More..

Thirteen OCBA Members Listed as Top 25 Orange County Rising Stars - 7/18/2017

The OCBA is proud to share that thirteen OCBA members were announced as the 2017 Up-and-Coming 25 by Super Lawyers for the Orange County region. Read More..

Eight OCBA Members Listed as Top 100 Southern California Rising Stars - 7/18/2017

The OCBA is proud to share that eight OCBA members were announced as the 2017 Up-and-Coming 100 by Super Lawyers for the Southern California region. Read More..

OCBA Board Member Christina Zabat-Fran Named Top 40 Young Lawyers by ABA - 7/18/2017

The OCBA is pleased to announce that OCBA Board Member Christina Zabat-Fran, General Counsel of St. John Knits, was listed as a Top 40 Young Lawyers On The Rise by the American Bar Association for 2017. Read More..

OCBA YLD A Day at the Races - 7/17/2017

Saturday, Aug.12, 2017
Deadline to register is Tuesday, Aug.1, 2017.
Del Mar Race Track, Del Mar Read More..

OCBA Executive Director Levindofske Honored for 10 Years of Service - 7/10/2017

Trudy Levindofske was recently honored by the OCBA Board and several past presidents to commemorate 10 years of service as the OCBA Executive Director.  Levindofske has served as the Executive Director of the OCBA and OCBA Charitable Fund Executive Director since July 1, 2007. Read More..

OCBA Member Elected Chair of Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Board - 7/7/2017

The OCBA is please to share that OCBA member James J. McDonald, Jr., managing partner at the Irvine office of Fisher Phillips, has been elected chair of the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Read More..

OCBA Mentoring Program - 7/6/2017

This program matches experienced lawyers with new lawyers who have been in practice for five years or less.  Read More..

CASA Annual Back to School Picnic - 6/30/2017

Saturday, August 5, 2017
Deadline to register is Monday, July 24, 2017.
Event will take place near OCBA Headquarters.

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Umberg/Zipser LLP Expands IP Law Practice - 6/29/2017

The OCBA is pleased to share that OCBA Board Member Mei Tsang and member Ryan Dean have joined Umberg/Zipser LLP, a premier law firm that offers business litigation and IP legal services, as its newest partners. Read More..

OCBA Member Randall J. Wood Elected Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - 6/29/2017

The OCBA is pleased to share that Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP named OCBA member Randall J. Wood as one of the firm's newest partners. Read More..

OCBA Trusts & Estates Section Hosts Reception Honoring Retiring Judge Jamoa A. Moberly - 6/29/2017

This month, the OCBA Trusts & Estates Section started their monthly meeting with a special reception honoring retiring Superior Court Judge Jamoa A. Moberly. Read More..

OCBA Annual Committee Chair Luncheon - 6/29/2017

This year's OCBA committee leaders met with 2017 OCBA officers and key OCBA support staff. Read More..

Orange County Superior Court Selects Bob Niccum as Grand Jury Foreperson - 6/29/2017

Bob Niccum has been selected to be foreperson of the 2017-2018 Orange County Grand Jury, announced Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Charles Margines. Read More..

July 2017 - Serge Tomassian: Fostering a World of Mutual Respect - 6/28/2017

A distinguished OCBA member chairs the World Affairs Council with grace and integrity.

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July 2017 - Mining Olympic Gold - 6/28/2017

A person's résumé can reveal volumes about their character.

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July 2017 - Diminished Capacity—A Lawyer’s Growing Dilemma - 6/28/2017

We lawyers don't learn how to diagnose mental conditions in law school, although clients with mental conditions certainly can affect how we practice.

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