The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Shirin Forootan, Forootan Law, to serve on the 2025 Nominating Committee. President-Elect Shirin will serve as the Chair.
Caring for ourselves is part of a fulfilling life.
Better to just sent yourself flowers next time.
New rules about calculations of support can yield counterintuitive results.
How to best detect and avoid conflicts of interest.
Where others might see a small chance of injury, Beds sees a business opportunity.
Tee off for a great cause at the OCBA Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble!
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.
The Orange County Superior Court is pleased to announce the launch of our upgraded mobile application for Civil and Probate cases, effective March 14th, 2025.
Learn from a judge how to act in court.
Stories saved for a rainy day.
Be prepared in case the State Bar increases investigations.
Incredible women take care of our bar association members.
MC Sungaila is an inspiration for her career marked by excellence an service.
The OCBA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, section leaders, and committee chairs who promote the OCBA’s mission.
Messner Reeves LLP recently announced OCBA member Scott Monroe as its newest equity partner in their Orange County Office.
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 the following proposed changes to the local rule. If approved, the proposed changes will be effective July 1, 2025.
Morgan Lewis recently announced that OCBA member Benjamin Everton was added to a five-partner intellectual property litigation team in the firm's Orange County and Seattle offices.
Western State’s immigration clinic helps keep the American dream alive for people seeking to contribute to our country.
These days, there are so many creative ways to hide one’s treasure.
Setting expectations at the outset of an agreement is a good idea.
The mail delivery position does not include this in its job description.
Bring your good times, and your laughter too, as there are many reasons to celebrate this month.
Judge Andler has made so many people’s lives richer and brighter.
The OCBA has created an Emergency Response Task Force and a resource page to help assist with the relief efforts of the devastating Los Angeles Fires. These are extraordinary times, but they present us with the opportunity to work together in unprecedented ways to serve impacted communities.
In recent days, we have all watched with deep concern and sorrow as devastating fires have swept through Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The impact on our neighbors in Los Angeles County has been profound, with countless families, businesses, and communities affected by these tragic events.
Snell & Wilmer announced that 15 attorneys have been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective March 1, 2025, including OCBA Members Andrew B. Still and Erin Denniston Leach.
An uplifting story of love and community.
The work being done at and by UCI law school enriches Orange County.
A review of some significant cases from last year.
How should we handle expert witnesses who rely on AI for their opinions?
Traveling for work? Don’t leave your New Year’s fitness resolution behind!
Get the inside scoop about incoming OCBA president’s passions from four of her colleagues who are also close friends.
Our new OCBA president has an ambitious vision for the year ahead. Let’s join her!
The licensing fee bill, AB 3279, increased 2025 licensing costs for active and inactive licensees. Additionally, dates and deadlines to pay your fees and complete annual compliance requirements are changing.
Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Local Rule 714, Orange County Superior Court will mandate attorney use of the Electronic Evidence Portal for trials and specially set evidentiary hearings in the Family Law Case type, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
By nurturing our creative side, we can bring new perspectives to all areas of our lives.
It’s not a terrible idea for judges to avoid posting homemade videos to social media.
Now that courts require electronic submissions of evidence, attorneys have duties to come up to speed.
Reflections on performing weddings as part of the job.