OCBA Launches Mommy Esquire Committee
The OCBA is pleased to announce the launch of its newest committee! Chaired by Morgan Law Group’s Darlynn Morgan, the Mommy Esquire Committee promotes education and networking for lawyers with young children. Click here to read about its inaugural event!

Don’t Miss Out on Member Benefits!
If you have not yet renewed your OCBA membership for 2012, your benefits are currently on hold. Renew today to reactivate your membership benefits, including special pricing on seminars and events and discounts on advertising in Orange County Lawyer. Remember to renew for sections and committee participation too. Click here to renew online or contact the OCBA Membership Department at 949.440.6700, ext. 384. And to those of you who have already renewed, we look forward to serving you throughout the year!

New Judicial Profiles On Mentor On Demand
The following Judicial Profiles were recently added to the OCBA’s Mentor On Demand website:

• Hon. Steven L. Perk
• Hon. Robert J. Moss
• Hon. Mary Fingal Schulte
• Hon. Frederick P. Aguirre

Click here to check out these and all of the other videos that Mentor On Demand has to offer (note: log-in required).

OC Lawyer: February 2012
The February 2012 issue of Orange County Lawyer magazine is now available online! Fully searchable with web-enabled live links, the digital edition can be accessed by clicking here (note: log-in required).

Add Areas of Practice to Your Membership Directory Listing
Increase your visibility within the OCBA online membership directory by adding your areas of practice and/or languages spoken to your profile! Purchase your first listing for $25, and only $5 for each subsequent listing. Remember: Practice Area listings are on a calendar basis, so if you want to keep your membership directory profile up to date, you’ll need to renew any listings purchased in 2011. Click here to get started (note: log-in required).

FBA/OC & OCBA Reception Honoring Hon. Jean Rosenbluth
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
The Bowers Museum Galleria, Santa Ana
The Federal Bar Association of Orange County and the OCBA invite you to a reception to celebrate United States Magistrate Judge Jean Rosenbluth’s appointment to the Federal Bench. The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Download the flyer for more information or register online.

OCBA Hockey Night
Friday, March 16, 2012
Honda Center, Anaheim
Join your fellow OCBA members and cheer on the Anaheim Ducks as they take on the Los Angeles Kings with a home ice advantage! This exclusive offer limited to OCBA members and their guests includes a Terrace Main Level game ticket, plus pre-game social including food and beverages. Tickets for this generously discounted event (just $45 per person for a $70 value!) are limited to four per OCBA member. Download the flyer for more information or register online today!

OCBA Networking Playdate
Mommy Esquire Kick-Off Event!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
San Marino Park, Irvine
Join the OCBA's Mommy Esquire Committee for its Kick-Off Event! This is a great opportunity for you to get to know your OCBA colleagues in a casual atmosphere while the kids enjoy a fun day at the park. Refreshments will be served, and attendees will enjoy a raffle and other fun activities as they mingle at this complimentary event. Download the flyer for more information or register online.

OCBA & the Orange County Superior Court Present
The Judges’ Series: Analyzing Insurance Policies for Litigation
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
Registration 12:00 p.m., Program 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Orange County Superior Court, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana

Speaker:

• Hon. Robert J. Moss, Orange County Superior Court

This event is approved for 1.0 CLE credit. Food and drinks are permitted inside, so please feel free to bring a lunch. Download the flyer for more information or register online.

Join a 2012 YLD Committee
The Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is seeking YLD members interested in participating in its 2012 Committees. Download the flyer for more information. The deadline to sign up for a 2012 YLD Committee is Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Join YLD Today!
Created to meet the needs of Orange County Bar Association members in their first four years of practice. Click here for details.

The Three Cs of Legal Technology: The Courtroom, Clients, & Confidentiality
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Registration & Social 5:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m., Program 7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
Speakers:

• Hon. Ming W. Chin, California Supreme Court
• Hon. Robert J. Moss, Orange County Superior Court
• John C. Hueston, Irell & Manella, OCBA Immediate Past President
• Shawn M. Harpen, The Patrón Spirits Company
• Paul D. Kiesel, Kiesel Boucher Larson
• Thomas J. McDermott, Law Offices of Thomas J. McDermott
• Imran Mirza, Mibura Data Management, Ltd.
• Robert K. Sall, The Sall Law Firm

Download the flyer for more information or register online.

Mercy House Armory Volunteer Day
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
Mercy House Armory, Fullerton OCBA volunteers are needed to assist the homeless in Orange County by completing a three-hour shift at the Mercy House Armory. Volunteers will help set up, distribute donations, serve dinner, and clean up. Space is limited, so register early. For more information, please download the flyer.

Pro Bono Opportunity: Bankruptcy Clinics
Volunteer your time at the monthly Reaffirmation Clinics and weekly Chapter 7 Clinics held by the OCBA and the Public Law Center (PLC). For more information, please contact OCBA LRIS Coordinator Olivia Torres at 949.440.6700 ext. 109 or by email at otorres@ocbar.org. Additionally, PLC is collecting donated reference materials for use by pro bono attorneys at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Santa Ana. To make a donation, please contact Leigh Ferrin at 714.541.1010 ext. 290 or by email at lferrin@publiclawcenter.org.

District Court Announces Judicial Appointment
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, the United States District Court for the Central District of California announced the appointment of Hon. Suzanne H. Segal as Chief Magistrate Judge, with a four-year term effective Jan. 1, 2012. Segal succeeds Hon. Stephen J. Hillman, who served as Chief Magistrate Judge from November 2007 to December 2011. For more information, please view the press release.

California Bar Happenings
Curious to see what’s going on with other voluntary bar associations throughout the state? Keep an eye on the California Bar Journal’s “Happenings” section. Up this month: The Lawyers Club of San Diego celebrates its 40th Anniversary, the Solano County Bar Association reports some unfortunate news, Beverly Hills hits a new high, and OCBA President Dimetria Jackson outlines her 2012 initiatives. Click here for more information.

State Bar Accepting Nominations for Loren Miller, President’s Awards
The California State Bar is currently accepting nominations for both the 2012 Loren Miller Legal Services Award and up to nine 2012 President’s Pro Bono Services Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your fellow OCBA members the recognition and support they deserve! All nominations must be submitted electronically and received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012. The awards will be presented in October 2012 at a reception during the State Bar Annual Meeting in Monterey. For more information, please click here.