All OCBA members are invited to take advantage of the following Benefits and Affinity programs that support the Orange County Bar Association — through discounts to members, direct support of the organization or a combination of both.

• FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
   
  • LexisNexis Offers OCBA Members
    Complimentary Limited-Time Trial Offer  
    
    
    Experience more of what matters most: Unlimited, no-obligation usage at Lexis.com®.  You’ll receive access to their best content: all primary law materials, all Matthew Bender, all news, and an option to include over 4 billion public records. 
    
    Offer is limited to attorneys who are not a current subscriber to the LexisNexis online services available through lexis.com. Available to subscribers in firms with 50 or less attorneys. 

    Request your free Trial ID at www.lexisnexis.com/133605reg. Offer expires March 31, 2010.
    
    

  • MEMBER BENEFIT & AFFINITY PROGRAMS*
     
    • TOTAL PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
      • LexisNexis®
        EXCLUSIVE benefits for Members of the Orange County Bar Association!
        LexisNexis® and the Orange County Bar Association have partnered to provide valuable member benefit packages and pricing for attorneys in solo and small law firms. LexisNexis Total Practice Solutions are unique offerings that are affordably priced and help in the business and practice of law. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/bars/ to learn about LexisNexis member benefits, products and services. To discuss your firm’s unique needs, contact one of your local representatives:
         
        
        Randy Howarth
        800-344-3730 x4227                 
        Randy.Howarth@lexisnexis.com                      
        
        Joe Reilly
        949-813-0133
        Joseph.Reilly@lexisnexis.com
        
        Aryan Ansari
        949-689-5673
        Aryan.Ansari@lexisnexis.com
        
         
    • OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES & EQUIPMENT
      • BUSINESS EQUIPMENT
        Coast To Coast Business Equipment Inc. — Expanded Offerings!
        With 25 years experience in the office technology industry Coast To Coast Business Equipment Inc. offers OCBA members special discount pricing and programs for multiple printing, copying and scanning solutions. And now, Coast To Coast is offering Document Management Software Solution, eCopy Solutions and Equitrac Solutions. Call 949.457.7300 or go to www.ctcbe.com to learn more and take advantage of this OCBA Member Benefit.
        
         
    • DISCOUNTS
      • WIRELESS SERVICE
        Verizon Wireless
         Verizon Wireless provides OCBA members with special pricing discounts on a wide range of calling plans, data services, equipment and accessories. To learn more or to sign up for this program, call your representative at 714.397.1878 or click here for more information on special pricing.
        
         
    • SERVICES
      • STAFFING SERVICES
        Law Office Personnel Service
        OCBA members receive special discounted rates when hiring office support, paralegals, legal secretaries, and word processing consultants from Law Office Personnel Service. Contact them at 949.724.0111 or via email for more information.
        
         
      • TELECONFERENCING
        Premiere Global Services
        OCBA Members have access to automatic enrollment in the ReadyConference Plus conferencing service. Faster, less costly and more flexible than traditional operator-assisted conferences, this service requires no operators or reservations. In addition to significant savings of money, OCBA Members can save hours of time – hours that could be used more productively. For more information, visit their website or call 800.707.8688.
        
         
    • INSURANCE
      • WORKERS' COMPENSATION & GENERAL LIABILITY / PROPERTY
        Ahern Insurance Brokerage
        
        
        
        AIB provides Workers' Compensation and General Liability/Property coverage through The Hartford. Founded in 1810, The Hartford is one of the strongest and most established insurance companies in the country with a rating of "A+" (Superior) (Admitted) by A.M. Best.
        
        As an OCBA member, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the Workers' Compensation policy through AIB. In addition, when combining this policy with the Business Insurance policy, OCBA members will receive an additional 5% premium credit discount.
        
        Click here to complete our on-line application.
        
        For information on these lines of coverage, please click here to visit AIB or call Summer Gorsica at (800) 282-9786 x116.
        
         
      • LIFE & DISABILITY
        Insurance Specialists, Inc.
        Offers preferred rates and simplified underwriting to OCBA members. Contact ISI sales direct at 888.474.1959 or SALES@ISI1959.COM
        
         
      • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
        Aflac
        Learn more about the benefits of Aflac insurance policies—and how Aflac may be able to help with costs not covered by your health insurance—call your OCBA specific Aflac representative Annie Strenk 714.446.1960 x115, to find out how your firm can enhance your existing benefits package and reduce payroll taxes AT NO COST TO THE FIRM! Click here for details.
        
         
  • MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS†
    • ONLINE RESOURCES
      • ONLINE CLE AND CLE TO GO
        OCBar.org/CLEOnline
        Earn CLE on your schedule – in your office, in the comfort of your own home, while on a business trip – anywhere you have an Internet connection. The OCBA brings you Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses over the Internet. There is a wide selection of courses you can take at your convenience.
        
         
    • SERVICES
      • LEGAL RECRUITING SERVICES
        EmplawyerNet
        This service provides legal recruiting information for employees and employers via its website. Call 800.270.2688 for more information or to take advantage of special OCBA member rates.
        
         
    • DISCOUNTS
      • FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
        Local Attractions
        Members enjoy savings on many family activities. For discount cards to the following attractions, and more, contact Member Services at 949.440.6700, ext. 384. Your OCBA Fun Pack includes discounts for such attractions as…
        
        • Knotts Berry Farm
        • Legoland
        • Magic Mountain
        • Medieval Times
        • San Diego Zoo
        • San Diego Wild Animal Park
        • Sea World
        • Aquarium of the Pacific
        • Universal Studios
        • Wild Rivers
        
        
         
  • OCBA PROVIDED MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS**
    • ONLINE RESOURCES
      • CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL COUNCILFORMS
        SmartForms
        Online, Current, and Free of Charge to OCBA Members
        The OCBA, in partnership with LexisNexis®, offers a complete set of Judicial Council Forms online. Members can download, complete and print these regularly updated forms at no cost.
        
         
    • EDUCATION
      • Continuing Legal Education
        Members can earn all required MCLE credits by attending seminars at discounted prices. Members of the OCBA’s 23 specialty sections members earn free MCLE by attending monthly meetings. OCBA tracks and verifies members’ MCLE compliance and participation in OCBA programs.
        
         
      • Self Study MCLE Audio Recordings
        Members can buy recordings from the OCBA at discounted Member prices to earn self study credit.
        
         
      • ONLINE CLE AND CLETOGO
        OCBar.org/CLEOnline
        Earn CLE on your schedule – in your office, in the comfort of your own home, while on a business trip – anywhere you have an Internet connection. The OCBA brings you Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses over the Internet. There is a wide selection of courses you can take at your convenience.
        
         
    • CAREER DEVELOPMENT
      • Leadership Opportunities
        The numerous Sections and Committees of the OCBA, in addition to meeting regularly to provide sources of networking information and education to members, afford all members a chance to become part of the Association’s leadership. Involvement in committees is also a great way to make a positive impact on the justice system.
        
         
      • Be Part of the Orange County Legal Community
        Through involvement with the OCBA, members gain valuable contacts and exposure to highly respected members of the legal community. The extensive schedule of special events offers many opportunities to network with colleagues from the bench and bar.
        
         
      • Pro Bono & Community Outreach Opportunities
        OCBA members are encouraged to give back to the community and are provided with opportunities to perform pro bono service and / or join in community service activities.
        
         
      • OCBA Young Lawyers Division
        The YLD holds regular educational, social, volunteer and sporting events geared to the needs of OCBA members in their first four years of practice. To learn more, visit the YLD homepage.
        
         
    • PUBLICATIONS
      • Orange County Lawyer Magazine
        Orange County Lawyer magazine is published monthly and provides substantive legal articles, features, news of the Bar and updates on sections, committees and affiliates.
        
         
      • Online OCBA Membership Photo Directory
        OCBA Members have have access to a searchable Photo Directory of all OCBA Members. Searches can be performed by name, area of practice, law school, firm,…
        Browse the OCBA Membership Directory
        
         
      • Experts & Consultants Directory 
        The 2008 Experts & Consultants Directory is a comprehensive registry of expert witnesses & consultants in Southern California. Published by the Los Angeles County Bar Association, this directory is offered on a complimentary basis to OCBA members. The 2008 Directory includes five category indexes: Litigation/Legal Services, Expert Witness Referral Services, Lawyer to Lawyer Consultants, Dispute Resolutions Professionals and Expert Witness & Consultant Listings.
        Pick up a complimentary copy today at the OCBA office in Newport Beach or at a section meeting. Or contact OCBA Member Services at 949.440.6700, ext 120 or ext. 103 to order a copy today.
        There is a $4.60 shipping fee for each mailed copy.
        
         
    • SERVICES
      • MENTOR PROGRAM
        HELP-Line
        The HELP-Line is a hotline of experienced legal professionals, available only to OCBA members. Inquiring members are put in touch with volunteer experienced lawyers by telephone to answer questions on legal matters. Call the Membership Department at 949.440.6700 x384 for more information.
        
         
    • PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT
      • QUALIFIED REFERRALS
        OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service
        Members enjoy discounted fees on an excellent source of new clients, the Lawyer Referral & Information Service. LRIS makes hundreds of referrals monthly in over 34 areas of law. Call LRIS at 949.440.6700 x111 for information on how to join.
        
         
      • ADVERTISING
        Orange County Lawyer Magazine Advertising
        Members receive discounts on advertising in the Orange County Lawyer, an excellent way to reach over 6,600 law professionals. Call 949.440.6700x123, for more information and special member rates
        
         
      • MAILINGS TO MEMBERS
        OCBA Mail List Use
        OCBA members may distribute relevant, Bar-approved communications to their fellow members at a discounted rate. For more information, call FastFax at 949.440.6700 x4 and request document #2330, or contact Member Services at 949.440.6700 x384.
        
         
  • AFFINITY PROGRAMS††
    • INSURANCE
      • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
        Ahern Insurance Brokerage
        
        
        
        Ahern Insurance Brokerage (AIB) has been the Designated Professional Liability Insurance Broker for the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) since 2003. With AIB, OCBA members will have the benefit of a valued consultant and professional liability insurance advocate. AIB is prepared to provide your firm with superior service and exceptional counsel regarding the professional liability insurance needs of your firm.
        
        For competitive rates and comprehensive coverage click here for our on-line application.
        
        For information on AIB's Professional Liability Insurance please contact Ellen Ahern at (800) 282-9786 x103 or email her at eahern@aherninsurance.com for more information.
         

* These partners provide both benefits to OCBA members (in the form of discounts or access to products, services or some combination of both otherwise unavailable to non-OCBA members) and provide direct support to OCBA
† These partners provide a benefits OCBA members (in the form of discounts or access to products, services or some combination of both otherwise unavailable to non-OCBA members)
** These benefits are provided directly by OCBA to OCBA members (in the form of discounts or access to products, services or some combination of both otherwise unavailable to non-OCBA members)
†† These partners provide direct support to OCBA.