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OCBA Announces 2025 Nominating Committee
The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Shirin Forootan, Forootan Law, to serve on the 2025 Nominating Committee.
Shirin Forootan, Forootan Law, Committee Chair;
Joseph L. Chairez, Baker & Hostetler LLP;
Justin W. Fong;
Caroline R. Hahn, Hahn Attorneys LLP;
Nikki Presley Miliband, Good Wildman;
Sara C. Nakada, Orange County Public Defender's Office;
Sharon Oh-Kubisch, Kahana & Feld LLP;
Daniel S. Robinson, Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.;
Eric V. Traut, Traut Injury Law;
Mei Tsang, Umberg Zipser LLP;
Lesley D. Young, Orange County District Attorney’s Office;
Christina M. Zabat-Fran, Lanvin Group;
Dean J. Zipser, Umberg Zipser LLP.
Read more on www.ocbar.org.
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point
*Sponsorship Opportunities Available*
Tee up for charity at the ever-popular Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble! Proceeds benefit the OCBA Charitable Fund, the philanthropic arm of the OCBA, which provides funding and resources to organizations and programs that enhance the system of justice and promote equal justice for all.
Register online for the dinner social portion of the evening. download the event flyer for more information.
Featured Seminar
Presented by the OCBA Education Committee
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Click here to register online.
OCBA News
Worthy Mentions
Have Good News of Your Own to Share? Contact OCBA Communications
Manager Erick Palacios at epalacios@ocbar.org
to acknowledge your achievement through the OCBA.
Events
APRIL 23, 2025
OCBA Trusts & Estates Section Spring Social
APRIL 24 - APRIL 25, 2025
California Lawyers Association 2025 Litigation and Appellate Summit
APRIL 28, 2025
OCBA Seminar: Trauma-Informed Lawyering
*FOURSOMES FULL*
APRIL 29, 2025
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble
APRIL 29, 2025
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Tournament Dinner Social
MAY 9, 2025
OCBA, PLC, and OC Superior Court Immigration Information Session 1
MAY 13, 2025
OCBAR Insights: Promises and Pitfalls with Return to Office Directives
*SOLD OUT*
MAY 15, 2025
OCBA Mommy Esquire Committee Dinner and a Show
MAY 15, 2025
OCBA Veterans & Military Committee: 2025 Firearms Laws Update
MAY 16, 2025
OCBA Mommy Esquire Committee: Greening Your Spring Cleaning
MAY 19, 2025
Justice Thomas M. Goethals Retirement Reception
MAY 20, 2025
OCBA Masters, YLD, and Mentoring Committee: Speed Mentoring & Networking Event
MAY 22, 2025
OCBA, PLC, and OC Superior Court Immigration Information Session 2
MAY 24, 2025
OCBA Hike
MAY 29, 2025
OCBA Veterans & Military Committee: Introduction to Veterans Benefits and Discharge Upgrades
SAVE THE DATE
Volunteer Opportunities
OCBA Earth Day Cleanup
Presented by the OCBA Community Outreach Committee
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Join the OCBA and Surfrider’s Adopt-A-Channel: Santa Ana River cleanup! The Santa Ana River starts in Big Bear and has numerous streams that feed into it before dumping into the ocean. You will walk amongst the grass in the riverbed searching for trash that has found its way there before dumping into the ocean. Please help keep our ocean clean!
Click here for more information.
Pack a To-Go Lunch Bag
Presented by the OCBA Community Outreach Committee
Saturday, May 3, 2025
OCBA members are asked to bring a minimum of 10 completed lunch bags. A donation of a multi-pack of socks and/or underwear would also be appreciated.
Click here for more information.
Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
Presented by the OCBA Community Outreach Committee and Young Lawyers Division
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Come volunteer at the monthly OC Animal Care drive-through Pet Food Pantry which provides members of our community, who may be encountering financial difficulties, with food supply for their pets. This event helps pet parents keep their pet and not have to rehome or relinquish their pet at a shelter.
Click here for more information.
Orange County District Attorney’s Office - Trial Attorney Partnership (TAP)
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office established the Trial Attorney Partnership (TAP) program to offer a select group of private attorneys the opportunity to gain invaluable courtroom experience. Through TAP, participants handle contested evidentiary hearings, litigate motions, and conduct jury trials. View the informational brochure or flyer detailing the program and featuring testimonials from former participants. Attorneys considering the program will be provided with comprehensive training, valuable courtroom experience, and the opportunity to earn significant MCLE credits—all at no cost. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the OCDA at TAP-Program@ocdapa.org.
Level Up For Justice
Family Law Pro Bono Opportunities with the Public Law Center are ongoing and available. Level 1 pro bono help includes a free consultation and advice. Level 2 pro bono help includes a free consultation, document preparation, and advice. Level 3 pro bono help includes a free consultation, document preparation, advice, plus representation. Contact Angela Mestre (Pro Bono Coordinator, Public Law Center) via email at amestre@publiclawcenter.org for more information.
Orange County Superior Court - Ambassador Recruitment Program
The Orange County Superior Court serves 3.2 million residents in the third most populated county in the State of California. As the 6th largest court in the nation, the Orange County Superior Court hosts hundreds of visitors every year. The ambassador program is designed to help these visitors gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the work of the Court, its history, and the art, and architecture of the building. All applicants are required to submit a completed online application, have the proper attachments, and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Interested in applying? Email CommunityEngagement@occourts.org.
Veterans Legal Institute Family Law Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity
If you're a family law attorney, you can advise a veteran on his or her case from the comfort of your own home. VLI seeks volunteers to the monthly Family Law Clinic on the last Friday of the month from 1 PM - 4 PM. Clients receive a free consultation from a family law attorney on his or her Southern California family law case. For more information, please contact Katie Binkley at kbinkley@vetslegal.com.
Veterans Legal Institute General Legal Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for an easy way to volunteer from the comfort of your own home? VLI seeks attorney volunteers each third Tuesday of the month to conduct 20 minute phone interviews with veterans around Southern California. For more information, please contact Katie Binkley at kbinkley@vetslegal.com.
CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Unlawful
Detainer Answer Clinic
Assist low-income tenants facing eviction during the pandemic by helping
to prepare answers to Unlawful Detainer complaints in this remote clinic that
takes place every Tuesday, shifts at 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Volunteers and clients “meet” via a conference call, and housing staff attorneys
are available to provide real-time assistance in a video conference room for
the duration of the clinic. Watch the.45-minute prerecorded training video here. To sign up, please
email Monica Mar, Associate Director of Pro Bono at mmar@clsocal.org.
CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Eviction
Defense: Trial Co-Counsel
CLA SoCal is seeking attorneys with jury trial experience to co-counsel eviction
cases with CLA SoCal staff attorneys. Volunteers will work with CLA SoCal staff
to prepare the case for jury trial, conduct discovery, participate in settlement
discussions, and represent clients at trial, all with the support of a housing
staff attorney. To sign up, please email Monica Mar, Associate Director of Pro Bono at mmar@clsocal.org.
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of the OCBA’s service to its members, the community, and the judiciary.
OCBA
HELP-Line – Join the Hotline of Experienced
Legal Professionals to provide brief consultations
in your area of practice to inquiring OCBA Attorney Members.
The OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service is NOW accepting 2025 LRIS New Member Applications.
Join for only $225 to receive referrals now through 2025! Discounted for OCBA Members only.
Click here to join or email lris@ocbar.org for more information.
Young Lawyers Division
Learn more about the OCBA Young Lawyers Division or join today! Visit the OCBA calendar to find great
opportunities to connect with fellow YLD members.
MAY 20, 2025
OCBA Masters, YLD, and Mentoring Committee: Speed Mentoring & Networking Event
Masters Division
The OCBA Masters Division is open to practitioners with 25 years or
more in the practice of law. Learn more about the OCBA Masters Division or join today and discover unique networking opportunities.
MAY 20, 2025
OCBA Masters, YLD, and Mentoring Committee: Speed Mentoring & Networking Event
Law School Corner
OCBA Law Student Members:
Launching a successful legal career starts here! Click here to learn more about your membership benefits.
Law students are invited to participate in one of the 26 OCBA Specialty Sections which focus on professional growth and are a great resource to explore various areas of law. Attend your first section meeting for free, contact membership@ocbar.org to sign up.
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Update Your Mailing Address
During this time, if you wish to re-route your print subscription to another address, you can update your OCBA member profile online.
Interested in advertising?
The OCBA has three main avenues of advertising to OCBA members and the greater legal community. DIGITAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES are available year round. For more information, visit the OCBA Advertising webpage or contact oclawyer@ocbar.org.
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