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Notice from the Clerk - Recruitment Notice for Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representatives - 3/15/2024

The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals.

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OCBA Mourns the Passing of Maurice L. Evans - 3/13/2024

The OCBA mourns the passing of Maurice L. Evans, 1997 Franklin G. West honoree.
 

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OCBA Mourns the Passing of Franklin G. West honoree Judge Francisco P. Briseño (Ret.) - 3/8/2024

It's with great sadness that the OCBA shares the passing of Judge Francisco P. Briseño (Ret.), 2010 Franklin G. West honoree.

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OCBA Secretary Eric V. Traut Receives Highest Honor from CAL-ABOTA - 3/7/2024

2024 OCBA Secretary Eric V. Traut has been recognized as the recipient of the CAL-ABOTA 2024 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.

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OCBA YLD Roundtable Luncheon with The Honorable Fred W. Slaughter - Monday, April 8 - 3/7/2024

Monday, April 8, 2024
OCBA YLD Roundtable Luncheon with The Honorable Fred W. Slaughter
Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse - 3rd Fl, Back Patio
411 West 4th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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OCBA Young Lawyers Division: Hockey Night - Friday, April 5 - 3/7/2024

Friday, April 5, 2024
OCBA Young Lawyers Division: Hockey Night
Honda Center
2695 E. Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92806

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OCBA YLD 2024 Book of Business Discussion & Networking Meeting - Thursday, March 28 - 3/7/2024

Thursday, March 28, 2024
OCBA YLD 2024 Book of Business Discussion & Networking Meeting
OCBA Headquarters
4101 Westerly Place
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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OCBA Volunteer Day at the Santa Ana Zoo - Sunday, March 24 - 3/7/2024

Sunday, March 24, 2024
OCBA Volunteer Day at the Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E. Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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Super Lawyers Names OCBA Members As Up-and-Coming Southern California Rising Stars - 3/6/2024

The Super Lawyers 2024 Up-and-Coming Southern California Rising Stars edition recognized OCBA members.

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Super Lawyers Names OCBA Members As Top Southern California Lawyers - 3/6/2024

The Super Lawyers 2024 Top Southern California Lawyers edition recognized OCBA members as Top Lawyers.

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March 2024 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Hani A. Habbas - 3/6/2024

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Hani A. Habbas for the month of March.

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American Bar Association - Press Release: Unanimously Adopts Policy Encouraging Early Dispute Resolution - 3/6/2024

At its recent Mid-Year Meeting, the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates (House) unanimously approved Resolution 500 urging lawyers and all interested parties to increase the informed and voluntary use of Early Dispute Resolution (EDR).

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OCBA Member Alert - Proposed State Bar of California Dues Increase - 3/4/2024

The OCBA's Future of the Profession Task Force, co-chaired by Nikki Miliband, Scott Garner and Dan Robinson, has highlighted a proposal by the State Bar of California to increase attorney dues.

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March 2024 Cover Story - Who’s Who in the OCBA - 2/26/2024

The OCBA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, section leaders, and committee chairs who promote the OCBA’s mission.

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March 2024 Dean’s Corner - Celebrating Fifteen Years of Excellence at UC Irvine School of Law - 2/26/2024

The secrets to UCI Law’s success.

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March 2024 Ethically Speaking - An (Attorney’s) Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Competency, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse - 2/26/2024

Mental health is a key component to competency in the practice of law.

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March 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Déjà vu, ja vu, ja vu - 2/26/2024

If you see a dog in Laguna with a full set of false eyelashes, you will know what Beds chose to do next.

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March 2024 President’s Page - The Spirit of Bayanihan - 2/26/2024

The president wants to use her role to empower others.

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Orange County Superior Court: Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Spring 2024 - 2/20/2024

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed new and revised Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on the following changes to the local rules. If approved, the proposed changes will be effective July 1, 2024.

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OCBA Members Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 in 75 Categories - 2/14/2024

The OCBA is proud to share that OCBA members were selected more than 800 times as Best Lawyers for 2024 in 75 categories.

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February 2024 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Nadia A. Link - 2/9/2024

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Nadia A. Link for the month of February.

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Governor Newsom Announces Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judge - 2/5/2024

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 16 Superior Court Judges, which includes one in Orange County.

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February 2024 Ethically Speaking - No One Likes a Snitch: Other Than the State Bar! - 1/31/2024

Ethical scenarios that may help lawyers understand when they are required to report conduct by other lawyers.

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February 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Searching for Justice - 1/31/2024

When a judge takes off her shoes, you may be in trouble.

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February 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Mr. Tommie and the Sisters of St. Francis - 1/31/2024

Beds opens his mind to the wonders of modern life.

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February 2024 President’s Page - Once Every Four Years - 1/31/2024

The President reflects about time during this leap year.

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February 2024 Cover Story - Franklin G. West Honoree Nikki Presley Miliband: An Unprecedented Servant Leader - 1/31/2024

Learn why so many people feel inspired by Nikki’s leadership.

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Orange County Superior Court Announcement: Family Law Division Opens Application Process For Pro Bono Services List- Servicemember Civil Relief Act - 1/29/2024

The Family Law division of Orange County Superior Court has opened the application process to establish a list of available counsel for appointment of pro bono services.

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OCBA Board Member Sharon Oh-Kubisch Joins Kahana Feld as Partner - 1/17/2024

Kahana Feld recently announce that Sharon Oh-Kubisch, Esq., joined the firm as a Partner at the Irvine Office.

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January 2024 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Alberto S. Alvarez - 1/5/2024

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Alberto S. Alvarez for the month of January.

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OCBA Young Lawyers Division Announces 2024 Chair-Elect - 1/3/2024

The results of the OCBA Young Lawyers Division annual election are in!

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Orange County Superior Court Announcement: Court Expands Family Law eFiling to Include Ex-Parte Filings - 12/28/2023

Effective January 2, 2024, the Orange County Superior Court will expand mandatory eFiling for attorneys in Family Law cases to include all ex-parte filings. In addition, form L-1124 Declaration Re Notice of Ex-Parte Application has been updated for use.

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January 2024 Cover Story - Christina Zabat-Fran: A Creative Walks Into a Bar . . . - 12/27/2023

Meet our new OCBA President!

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January 2024 A Criminal Waste of Space - Gender Equality and Other Half-Baked Theories - 12/27/2023

Sometimes Beds struggles to redeem his manhood.

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January 2024 Ethically Speaking - Ethics Update: 2023 Year in Review - 12/27/2023

A review of some significant cases from last year.

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January 2024 Millar’s JurisDiction - Texting Justice - 12/27/2023

Texting in itself would have been inappropriate enough, but wait till you read the content!

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January 2024 President’s Page - In Good Company - 12/27/2023

Your 2024 OCBA President describes her goals for this year.

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Snell & Wilmer Elevates Three OCBA Members - 12/21/2023

Snell & Wilmer announced that six attorneys have been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective March 1, 2024, including Orange County-based attorney Marshall J. Hogan. Additionally, six attorneys were promoted to the counsel role, effective January 1, 2024, including Orange County-based Katharine A. Adams and Jenny Hua.

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December 2023 - OCBA Young Lawyers Division Member Spotlight: Sean T. Lobb - 12/15/2023

The OCBA Young Lawyers Division spotlights member Sean T. Lobb for the month of December.

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The Veterans Legal Institute Named OC Register’s Top Choice for Year-End Giving - 12/12/2023

Veterans Legal Institute has been named the OC Register’s top choice for year-end giving in 2023.

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