Featured MCLE Program
REGISTER NOW!
Debt Relief For Real Property Owners
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Radisson Hotel, Newport Beach
Register online or download the registration form.

• News
• CLE Programs
• Events
• Courts and State Bar
• Section Meetings
• Affiliate Bars & Supported Charities

OCBA New Member Reception Welcomes Over 100 Guests
On Thursday, August 19th members of the Orange County Bar Association leadership, distinguished members of the local bench and legal community came out to welcome the OCBA’s newest members. A reception was held at Andrei’s in Irvine to give new members an opportunity to meet other new members while connecting with the legal community. In addition, new members were introduced to some of the OCBA member benefit providers who were on hand to share information about their services.

New Law (Service By Email) Came Through OCBA Resolutions Committee
This week, Governor Schwarznegger signed into law SB 1274 (Senate Judiciary Committee), incorporating the provisions of CCBA Resolution 07-09-2009 authorizing service by email wherever the parties agree between themselves. The bill is now Chapter 156, Statutes of 2010. Congratulations to Past Chair Daryl Miller and the 2009 Resolutions Committee on this achievement. The original resolution can be viewed at www.calconference.org. It was authored by OCBA member Elaine Alston and presented to other bar’s delegations by OCBA member John Ott, the Civil Procedures Leader on the committee. ... Read More.

OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service
When a current or prospective client needs counsel outside your area of practice please consider directing them to the Orange County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). Your referral to this trusted non-profit service protects both your client and your reputation. LRIS guides thousands of potential clients to the attorneys that best meet their needs ... Read More.

Affiliate End of Summer Mixer
Thursday, August 26, 2010 – 5:30 – 8:30 P.M.
South Coast Winery, Santa Ana
Join the OC Hispanic Bar Association, OC Asian American Bar Association and Lex Romana for an end of summer mixer. For details or registration, click here.

Join The OCBA Community Outreach Committee In the Race for the Cure
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Newport Beach, CA
Join the “Raising the Bar” Team as it races for the cure in this annual event benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can run or walk the 5K route, or even sleep in for the cure. Register online at www.ockomen.org and select “Raising the Bar-OCBA #1901” to either Race/Walk or Sleep-In for the cure. For more information, download the flyer or call the OCBA Events Department at 949.440-6700, ext. 119.

OCBA Fall Member Mixer
Thursday, September 30, 2010- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mastro’s Steakhouse, Costa Mesa
This popular OCBA event brings together members of the legal community to socialize and network while enjoying food, beverages and live music. Don’t forget to bring your business cards for an opportunity drawing. For more information, click here.

Surf’s Up! OCBA Charitable Fund Fall Fundraiser A Casual Event
Saturday, November 6, 2010 – 7 to 11 P.M.
Celebrations, Costa Mesa
Join your fellow colleagues from the bench and bar for the OCBA Charitable Fund Annual Fall Fundraiser at Celebrations, Costa Mesa for a Hawaiian themed night of leisure. This premier event brings together members of the Orange County legal community to raise much needed funds for law-related charities. For more information call the OCBA Events Department at 949.440-6700, ext. 119.

Riverside Superior Court
Judicial Staff Attorney I/II - Family Law
The Riverside Superior Court, Human Resources department is recruiting for the position of Judicial Staff Attorney I/II - Family Law. If you are interested, please go to the recruitment Website. All applications must be completed and submitted on-line and the closing date is September 13, 2010. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 951-955-5557.

August 27 Deadline for Cornelius Blackshear Fellowship
The Fellowship was established in honor of Judge Neil Blackshear, Southern District of New York Bankruptcy (ret.). Attorneys wishing to apply for the stipend should complete the form and return it to the NCBJ Executive Director, Chris Molick. Fax to 803.749.4116 no later than August 27, 2010. For more information or an application, click here.