Join our esteemed lineup of speakers, including Orange County judicial officers and seasoned attorneys alike, who will share their insights and experiences across numerous practice areas. Learn valuable tips and gain practical knowledge that will help bridge the gap between law school and law practice.
*Exclusive event for attorneys admitted to the State Bar after January 2015*
This program has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled at a later date.
MAKING YOUR WAY THROUGH COURT 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM / 1.0 General CLE Roy L. Comer, Esq., Attorney and Counselor at Law Stanton (Terry) Mathews, Esq., Mathews Funk & Associates Newer lawyers bring welcome enthusiasm and energy to the representation of their clients. While most of these matters will settle, there are still some that must be litigated. Going to court may, or may not, be like what you learned in law school. This fast-paced hour featuring two attorneys with over 80 years of trial experience will provide an overview of the basics of taking a case into litigation using a “routine” personal injury case as the framework.
VENTURING OUT 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM / 1.0 General CLE Kayleene H. Writer, Esq., Law Offices of Kayleene H. Writer, PLC Pamela Davidson, Esq., Special Counsel Lizzie DeVries, J.D., Parker + Lynch This thought-provoking program will discuss venturing out as a solo practitioner versus taking a more traditional career path with a larger firm. Explore the multiple roles you will juggle as a solo practitioner and the uncertainties you may be faced with on a daily basis. Solo practice not for you? We will also explore the latest hiring developments and learn practical steps you can take to get employed in an established practice.
BREAKOUT SESSION 1 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM / 1.0 General CLE 1A. Civil Law & Motion Hon. William D. Claster, Orange County Superior Court Hon. David J. Hesseltine, Orange County Superior Court
1B. Criminal Law Bryan F. Clavecilla, Esq., Orange County District Attorney’s Office Alan J. Crivaro, Esq., Law Offices of Alan J. Crivaro
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM / 1.0 General CLE 2A. ADR/Administrative Rebecca J. Callahan, Esq., Callahan Dispute Resolution Ronald V. Talmo, Esq., Morningside Recovery LLC
2B. Elder, Trusts & Probate Hon. Kim R. Hubbard, Orange County Superior Court Amy E. Haupert, Esq., Law Office of Fay Blix Melinda Hunsaker, Esq., McGonigle & Hunsaker LLP
FEATURED PROGRAM: THE ALLEN E. BROUSSARD PANEL ON PROFESSIONALISM AND CIVILITY 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM / 1.0 Legal Ethics CLE Hon. Kirk H. Nakamura, Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court Scott B. Garner, Umberg Zipser LLP, OCBA President Joseph L. Chairez, Baker & Hostetler LLP, Past OCBA President An engaging discussion that will present a series of hypotheticals designed to bring out the conflicts that lawyers face in their day-to-day practice as they balance their obligations to the courts and the legal system, to their clients, to society, and to themselves.
BREAKOUT SESSION 3 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM / 1.0 General CLE 3A. Family Law Hon. Lon F. Hurwitz, Orange County Superior Court B. Robert Farzad, Farzad & Ochoa Family Law Attorney, LLP
3B. Federal Practice Cathrine M. Castaldi, Brown Rudnick LLP Lisa D. Ramirez, Esq., U.S. Immigration Law Group, LLP A. Lavar Taylor, Esq., Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor, LLP Federal practice includes nearly every area of the law, but also some exclusive specialties such as immigration and bankruptcy. This program features esteemed federal practitioners in bankruptcy, tax, and immigration who will share their insights on the unique characteristics of federal practice.
BREAKOUT SESSION 4 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM / 1.0 General CLE 4A. Employment Law Brian J. Mills, Esq., Snell & Wilmer LLP Neil Pedersen, Esq., Pedersen Law APLC
4B. Business Law John A. Bergen, Esq., Law Offices of John A. Bergen Donald J. Hamman, Esq., Stuart Kane LLP "Business law" is a broad category and newer lawyers must be aware that it incorporates and carries over into many of the traditional categories of law, such as Family Law, Criminal Law, and Real Property Law. In this program, those that want to focus their practices in this area will learn of the many unique and crucial aspects of client representation and advocacy, as well as exploring the form of practice the lawyer undertakes. This wide-ranging program will provide an overview of what it takes to succeed in this field, as well as the characteristics of the thriving associate in a firm that focuses on business law.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Diane Bass, Esq., Law Office of Diane C. Bass Teresa A. McQueen, Esq., SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC The importance of a healthy life-work balance cannot be underestimated. This short programs reminds our newest bar members that career satisfaction should not come at a cost to their health or happiness. Finding the right career path and striking a balance between work and home is the secret to a long and happy career. Learn tips on finding balance in your early years of practice and how our panelists have tackled these issues in their own careers.