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e-Newsletter for March 12, 2010– March 25, 2010
Section Meetings

3/15
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Topic:
Settling the Medicare Beneficiary Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Case and Successful Mediation Strategies
Speaker:
Madeline Tucci Tannehill
Attorney at Law, Mediator

3/15
Intellectual Property
Topic:
Why Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property
Speakers:
Honorable Gary L. Taylor (Ret.)
JAMS
Honorable William F. McDonald
(Ret.)
JAMS
Louis J. Knobbe
Attorney at Law
JAMS

3/15
International Law
Topic:
Doing Business in Emerging Countries: Legal and Practical Considerations: Lessons Learned on the Ground
Speakers:
Shelley M. Liberto
Attorney at Law
International Consultant

3/16
Financial Practices
Topic:
On-Line, Real Time: Latest Developments in Banking, Real Estate and Mortgage Lending
Speaker:
Laura A. Pephens
Managing Principal
Pephens & Co., Inc.

3/18
Solo Practitioner
Topic:
The 21st Century Law Firm: Integrating Cutting Edge Technology into the Small and Solo Practice
Speakers:
Neil Pedersen
Attorney at Law, Principal
Pedersen Law & Dispute Resolution Corporation
Dan E. Heck
Senior Attorney
Pedersen Law & Dispute Resolution Corporation
Peter Pedersen
IT Consultant
Pedersen IT Services

3/19
Product Liability
Topic:
Enforcement of the Consumer Protection Safety Act and its Recent Amendments: Is the CPSC The Only Watch Dog?
Speaker:
Thomas A. Delaney
Attorney at Law, Partner
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold

3/23
Real Estate
Topic:
Real Estate Fraud: Current Trends In Title Insurance Claims And Litigation
Speakers:
Judith E. Deming
Vice President, Associate Counsel
Fidelity National Title Insurance
Nancy P. Richmond
Vice President, Fraud Review Counsel
Fidelity National Title Insurance

3/24
Business & Corporate Law
Topic:
Trends in Personal Liability of Corporate Directors and Officers in Employment Law Matters
Speakers:
Jon G. Miller
Attorney at Law
Littler Mendelson, P.C.

3/24
Family Law
Topic:
Tax Returns and Family Law, a Match Made in Heaven
Speakers:
Bruce A. Hughes
Attorney at Law, CPA
Hughes & Sullivan
Robert C. Plante
CPA
Zamucen & Curren, LLP
Stephen M. Zamucen
MBA, CPA, CVA, CFE, ABV, CFF
Zamucen & Curren, LLP

3/25
Commercial Law and Bankruptcy
Topic:
Attorney-Client Privilege and Client Confidentiality
Speakers:
Steven J. Katzman
Attorney at Law, Shareholder
Bienert, Miller & Katzman APLC
Marc J. Winthrop
Attorney at Law, Shareholder
WinthropCouchot PC

3/26
Insurance Law
Topic:
New Regulations Affecting Liability Insurers: What Insurers, Plaintiff’s Counsel, and Defense Counsel Need to Know About the New Medicare Reporting Requirements
Speakers:
Terrence R. McInnis
Attorney at Law, Partner
Troutman Sanders LLP
Thomas H. Prouty
Attorney at Law, Associate
Troutman Sanders LLP

For more information or
to register, visit ocbar.org

From Our Affiliate Bars & Supported Charities

Celtic Bar Association
Monthly Meeting
 3rd Tuesday of every month
CBA

Constitutional Rights Foundation - Orange County
Check Event Calendar
CRF-OC

Federal Bar Association - Orange County
Dueling Deans
Tue., March 16, 2010
"Behind the Windows of the Clerks Office"
Thurs., March 25, 2010
FBAOC

Hispanic Bar Association - Orange County
Travel Seminar
May 27-31, 2010
HBA-OC

J. Reuben Clark Law Society
Religion & The Law Symposium
Tue., March 30, 2010
JRCLS-OC

Lex Romana
Monthly Meeting
4th Tuesday of Every Month
Lex Romana

Orange County Asian American Bar Association
"Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Law Firms"
Thurs., March 25, 2010
Save the Date - 2010 Installation Dinner
Thurs., May 13, 2010
OCAABA

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Experts: Who Do You Need
Thurs., March 25, 2010
OCTLA

Orange County Women Lawyers Association
Ethics and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tue., April 6, 2010
OCWLA

Public Law Center
Save the Date - Volunteers for Justice Annual Dinner
Mon., June 21, 2010
Public Law Center
 

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In this edition...
Spotlight Event

OCBA Spring Member Mixer
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Join your colleagues from the bench and bar for an evening of networking and socializing. Please register online or see the Spring Mixer registration flyer.

News

Scoville Award Recipient Mary Pat Toups To Be Honored
On Thursday, May 6, 2010, colleagues will gather to recognize Mary Pat Toups as the 2010 Scoville Award honoree. The Liberty Bell Award will also be presented at the OCBA Law Day Luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange. For more information or to register view the flyer, or contact the OCBA Events Department at 949.440.6700, ext. 119.

OCBA Bridging the Gap Program Held at
Chapman Law School
Chapman Law School in Orange was the site of February's OCBA day long program which introduces new admittees to the Orange County courts and legal community. Presented by the OCBA, OCBA Young Lawyers Division and the Daily Journal and sponsored by LexisNexis, the program offered 7 hours of CLE credit, complimentary for OCBA new admittee members. Representatives from OCBA Committees, Sections and Affiliate organizations were also on hand to introduce themselves to the new lawyers. Thanks to Chapman, the Bridging the Gap Co-Chairs and presenters for another successful program.

OCBA's Newest Affiliate Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Orange County Jewish Bar Association held its first meeting in January. The kick off was attended by nearly 50 members of the bench and bar. The next event for the OCJBA is April 13, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at Muldoon's in Newport Beach. For information on the OCJBA contact Jordon Steinberg at 949.724.1111 or jsteinberg@minyardmorris.com.

Federal Bar Association to Host
"Behind the Windows of the Clerks Office"
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - **Starts Promptly at 9:00 a.m.**
The FBA-OC is taking reservations for those who would like to take a tour of the United States District Court and the behind the scenes of the Clerk's office. Take this opportunity to learn about the clerk's office and the Court, and to ask questions about how you can make filings easier and more efficient. This event is designed for lawyers and office staff. All are welcome to attend. No Registration Fee

SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP by March 24, 2010. For more info or to register visit www.FBAOC.com.

LexisNexis Offers Complimentary Webinar
"Best Practices: New Solo or Small Law Firm Start-Up"
Thursday, March 25, 2010
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
If you're just starting out or branching out on your own join LexisNexis for this complimentary Webinar. Space is limited! Reserve your Webinar seat now at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/519191704

UCI School of Law Hosts Gala to Launch
Public Interest Law Program
The PILF Launch Gala is being held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Celebrations at Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. The celebration will include live entertainment, food, drinks and live and silent auctions. The event will also include a one hour MCLE legal ethics presentation by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information view the invitation or visit www.law.uci.edu/pilf.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

OCBA Member Volunteers Needed
In partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, the Orange County Bar Association is offering a unique volunteer opportunity to make presentations to high school seniors and teens about the legal rights and responsibilities that will affect them when they turn 18. Volunteers are provided with training and with materials to bring to each presentation. The next training session is on Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the OCBA in Newport Beach. View the flyer for more information.

OCBA Volunteers Needed for
Orangewood Children's Home Visit
Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Orangewood Children's Home cares for children who are victims of neglect and abuse. This is an opportunity to participate in a memorable volunteer opportunity. Sign-up early as space fills quickly. View the flyer for details.

Donate Items To Help The Homeless
The Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Women Lawyers Association are collecting hygiene items for the homeless in Orange County through the month of March. To see a list of much needed items view the flyer. Donations may be dropped off at the OCBA office in Newport Beach.

OCBA Annual Food Drive
Continuing through the month of March, the OCBA is assisting the Community Action Partnership of Orange County's Food Bank to help provide relief to those in need. To donate food items view the flyer for drop off locations.

Participate in Project SELF
The Mission of the Project SELF Program is to offer high school juniors from low to moderate income families in Orange County access to the legal community through an eight-week paid internship program. The goal of the program is to provide professional mentorship and exposure to various administrative support positions within a law firm. To participate or for more details, contact Toni Burnside as soon as possible or view the flyer.

EVENTS

OCBA Charitable Fund
Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Pelican Hill Golf Club
Tee it up for charity at Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Coast for this 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit law-related organizations and programs.

For sponsorship and player information, please contact 949.440.6700, ext. 119 or view the tournament flyer.

UPCOMING MCLE PROGRAMS

April 21, 2010
Special Ed 101
Practicing special education law is different from any other field of law.

  • Learn how to reconcile the interests of the students, parents and school districts.
  • Assessment: How to identify a child who may qualify for special education services. What are special needs?
  • How do you proceed when you have identified a potential client?
  • Hear the perspectives from a parent, a judge, the child’s attorney and the school district to gain favorable outcomes for your clients.

Please register online.

FROM THE COURTS AND STATE BAR

Review and Hearing Judges Sought for State Bar Court
Applications are still being accepted for the positions of one review judge and two hearing judges for the State Bar Court. Deadline for applications is 5 p.m., March 19, 2010. Visit the state bar website for more information.

March 15th Deadline to Submit Nomination For State Bar 2010 President's Pro Bono Service Awards
These distinguished awards were established in 1983 by the State Bar Board of Governors to recognize California attorneys who provided or directed the provision of legal services to poor persons or organizations whose primary purpose is to provide legal services to the poor, free of charge without expectation of compensation from the client. This year nominations will only be accepted electronically. Deadline is Monday, March 15, 2010. For more information, please see the Pro Bono Awards flyer.

For more details and information, please visit the Court’s website and the State Bar website