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OCBA News

OCBA Announces 2025 Election Results

The OCBA's annual Board of Directors Election closed at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024. In accordance with the OCBA bylaws, 2024 President-Elect Mei Tsang (Umberg Zipser LLP) will succeed to the Presidency in 2025.

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Orange County Superior Court: Judicial Mentor Program is Hosting a Hybrid Event on October 28

To Register for the Judicial Mentor Program: CLICK HERE.

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Call for Scorers! CRF-OC 44th Annual High School Mock Trial Competition

Constitutional Rights Foundation-Orange County is inviting attorneys to participate in scoring this year’s CRF-OC High School Mock Trial Competition.

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Judges Reelect Hon. Maria D. Hernandez as Presiding Judge and elect Hon. Sheila F. Hanson as Assistant Presiding Judge

Santa Ana, Calif. – Hon. Maria D. Hernandez was reelected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Sheila F. Hanson was elected Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

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Call for Nominations: Franklin G. West Award – OCBA’s Highest Honor

Nominations Deadline: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

Click here to download the nomination form.

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Orange County Superior Court: Rules and Forms - Invitation to Comment - Fall 2024

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on proposed new and revised changes to local rules.

All comments concerning a proposed rule must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

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Awards & Accolades

OCBA Members to be Honored by Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County

The Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County (FLOC) will honor 2024 OCBA President Christina M. Zabat-Fran and OCBA Member Monica E. Glicken at their Annual Gala on Friday, October 4.

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The Daily Journal Names OCBA Members As Top 100 Lawyers of 2024

The Daily Journal recently published their 2024 Top 100 Lawyers list (September 2024). Congratulations to the 9 OCBA members named in their annual list.

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11 OCBA Members Honored at OCCDL 2024 DEI Awards Gala

On October 3, 2024, OCCDL will be celebrating Orange County’s Top Young Lawyers, Top DEI Champions, and the Top Legal Organizations for DEI. Congratulations to all the OCBA member Honorees!.

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Members On The Move

OCBA Member Judge David L. Belz Joins Judicate West

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge David L. Belz, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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OCBA Board Member Sharon Oh-Kubisch Joins Kahana Feld as Partner

Kahana Feld recently announce that Sharon Oh-Kubisch, Esq., joined the firm as a Partner at the Irvine Office.

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Snell & Wilmer Elevates Three OCBA Members

Snell & Wilmer announced that six attorneys have been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective March 1, 2024, including Orange County-based attorney Marshall J. Hogan. Additionally, six attorneys were promoted to the counsel role, effective January 1, 2024, including Orange County-based Katharine A. Adams and Jenny Hua.

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