NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (February 17, 2017) – The Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund awarded $179,600 in grants to 12 law-related organizations and programs in Orange County. The programs provide critically needed services to a broad range of clients including victims of domestic violence, legal services for low-income residents of Orange County and foster youth, diversity pipe-line efforts and assistance for homeless residents.

The California State Bar encouraged licensed attorneys in California "to provide pro bono support to help bridge the gap in access to justice. While upholding ethical standards for attorneys and regulating the legal profession is a core focus of the State Bar’s work, it’s equally critical to ensure that all of California’s residents have access to high-quality attorneys when the need arises."

A list of resources to aid immigrants in preventing fraud while seeking legal assistance

On February 11, the OCBA helped new admittees of the California State Bar bridge the gap between law school and law practice with valuable tips and insight from experienced attorneys and judges.

A message from the OCBA Board of Directors addressing OC Lawyer magazine's January 2017 President's Page written by Michael Baroni.

OCBA YLD members met this past Thursday to install new officers and committee chairs, as well as kick off another year of YLD networking events and learning.

Judge Lon Hurwitz recently addressed the OCBA Family Law Section on the "State of the Union" and presided over the swearing in of the new 2017 Family Law Section Officers and Executive Committee.

The OCBA is pleased to share that the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association installed three OCBA members as 2017 officers.

OCBA President Michael Baroni has issued a statement of apology regarding the recent President’s column.

The OCBA is proud to announce two newly appointed Directors at Large. Jordon P. Steinberg was appointed as a board member for a consecutive term, and Jennifer L. Tennant was newly appointed.