Judicate West has added retired Justice William W. Bedsworth, who spent nearly three decades as an associate justice on the California Fourth District Court of Appeal.
A case study in how a small country used innovation to become a major player in the global space-industry market.
Will we soon be mining space?
Should the federal government provide for personal injury claims?
Get to know the General Counsel of Vast, and what it takes to practice space law.
A primer on legal issues that make up the growing realm of space law.
Beds imagines a multitude of issues that might be raised by space law.
Two ethics opinions worth noting.
In her last column, Tsang reflects with gratitude.
A story of semantics
A case for meditating.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 6 Superior Court Judges, which includes one in Orange County.
The results of the OCBA Young Lawyers Division annual election are in!
The OCBA is proud to announce four newly appointed Board Members.
Mark P. Robinson, Jr. (Ret.) (Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the OCBA's Franklin G. West Award.
Law Stein Anderson, LLP recently appointed OCBA Member Christine M. Allen as Partner in the firm.
Grant Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
The OCBA Charitable Fund is now accepting applications for its 2025 Grant Cycle.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 12 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.
New associates ask for advice about how AI will change billable hours, how to remain relevant, and more.
Offering a look at the lighter side of legal analysis.
How the rules of ethics apply to modern law firm culture.
AI gives new meaning to ghost writing!
Tsang is grateful for the OCBA staff who work behind the scenes to create meaningful programming.
Learn about this year’s esteemed Harmon G. Scoville honoree.
All comments must be submitted no later than November 7, 2025. All timely received comments will be considered by the Court before final adoption of the rules.v
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The OCBA's annual Board of Directors Election closed at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. In accordance with the OCBA bylaws, 2025 President-Elect Shirin Forootan (Forootan Law) will succeed to the Presidency in 2026. The rest of the 2026 Executive Committee will be comprised of President-Elect Eric V. Traut (Traut Injury Law), Treasurer Sharon Oh-Kubisch (Kahana & Feld LLP), newly-elected Secretary Casey R. Johnson (Aitken Aitken Cohn LLP), and Immediate Past President Mei Tsang (Umberg Zipser LLP).
An update on what constitutes fraudulent inducement—a departure from previous rulings.
How to maximize your investment in online advertising.
This pro bono month, Mei remembers a case that changed her life.
Courts may scrutinize your decision to withdraw from a case.
Western State remains a strong pillar of the OC legal community.
The internet’s wizardry still has its limits.
This October 25th, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association recently announced their 2025-26 Board of Governors. OCBA Board Member, Eemaan Jalili of Jalili Law PC is among the At-Large Board Members who will be sworn in during the 2025 NAPABA Convention in Denver on November 6-8, 2025.
Santa Ana, CA — Starting October 1, 2025, the Orange County Superior Court will double the size of its Dedicated Discovery Department Program with the addition of the following five departments:
Save the Date for OCBA's Annual Bridging the Gap coming January 2026! Bridging the Gap is a fast-paced, dynamic program designed to help newly admitted attorneys develop a foundation in practical skills, techniques, and procedures that are essential to the practice of law.
We're calling all of the OC Legal Community to come out and participate in the Community Fair and we're rolling out the red carpet for the incredible volunteers who make our OC legal community greater every day!
For more information click here.
To Register for the Judicial Mentor Program: CLICK HERE.
The OCBA is deeply saddened to share the passing of Peter John Gates.