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OCBA Announces 2024 Nominating Committee
The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Mei Tsang, Umberg Zipser LLP, to serve on the 2024 Nominating Committee.
Mei Tsang, Umberg Zipser LLP, Committee Chair; Joseph L. Chairez, BakerHostetler; Caroline R. Djang, Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; Shirin Forootan, Forootan Law; Scott B. Garner, Umberg Zipser LLP; Michael A. Gregg, Littler Mendelson; Caroline R. Hahn, Hahn Attorneys LLP; Dimetria A. Jackson, Law Office of Dimetria A. Jackson; Casey R. Johnson, Aitken Aitken Cohn LLP; Nikki Presley Miliband, Good Wildman; Daniel S. Robinson, Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.; Eric V. Traut, Traut Firm; Christina M. Zabat-Fran, Lanvin Group; Dean J. Zipser, Umberg Zipser LLP. President-Elect Tsang will serve as the Chair.
Read more on www.ocbar.org.
Limited Number of Foursomes Still Available
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble
Monday, May 13, 2024
The Huntington Club
Formerly SeaCliff Country Club
*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 or download the event flyer for more information.
Featured Seminar
Presented by the OCBA Education Committee
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Click here to register.
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.
Call for Photos: OCBA Members Submit Photos of Your Canine Companions - Deadline: Monday, June 10
With the “Dog Days of Summer” set to end in August, the OC Lawyer magazine is once again looking to celebrate with a photo layout in the August issue.
Please send the best photo of your canine companion, their name and a short one sentence description of the photo to OCBA Communications Manager Erick Palacios at epalacios@ocbar.org by Monday, June 10th, 2024 – photos should be hi-resolution (at least 300 dpi).
NOTE: if you have multiple canine companions, please send in only one photo picturing all of them. Also, please refrain from submitting a photo that was previously submitted and published. See 2022 photospread here.
We kindly ask that you forward this information to any OCBA members who may be interested in participating in this special August feature.
Best,
Events
APRIL 25 - APRIL 25, 2024
CLA 2024 Litigation and Appellate Summit
Co-Sponsored by the Orange County Bar Association
APRIL 30, 2024
OCBA Seminar: Workplace Violence Prevention: The SB553 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Mandate
MAY 9, 2024
OCBA Seminar: Path to the Bench: Overview of the Judicial Application Process and Insights From Current Judges
 MAY 13, 2024
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble
MAY 31, 2024
OCBA Town Hall Meeting - A Conversation with the State Bar
JUNE 6, 2024
OCBA Summer Social: Celebrating Excellence Through Diversity
*Sponsorship Opportunities Available*
JULY 6, 2024
OCBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee and Mommy Esquire: Yoga In The Park
AUGUST 15, 2024
OCBA Charitable Fund Annual Benefit
*Sponsorship Packages Available Online*
SAVE THE DATE
Volunteer Opportunities
OCBA 12-Month Core Mentoring Program
Deadline to Apply: May 24, 2024
This 12-month program will provide newer lawyers or lawyers looking to make a change in their area of practice with a helpful, independent resource to assist in their career development. Participant protégés will be matched with an experienced, active OCBA attorney mentor available in such areas as ethics and professionalism, practice and law office management, general lawyering skills and business/client development. This opportunity is open to all OCBA attorneys in practice 5 years or less. Mentors will be OCBA attorneys in practice for at least 7 years. Visit www.ocbar.org for more information or email mentoring@ocbar.org.
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 In-Person Volunteer Opportunity
All interested in providing a day of free legal consultations to veterans should reach out
to Antoinette Naddour at anaddour@vetslegal.com. Veterans Legal Institute conducts a monthly
legal clinic at the VA Hospital. Dates for 2024 are March 29, May 31,
July 26, September 27, and November 22 from 9am to 12pm.
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.
Join an
OCBA Committee – Your involvement is an integral component
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.
MAKE AN INFORMED CLIENT REFERRAL
Does a client's legal need fall outside of your area of practice? Refer clients with confidence to
the OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service toll free at (877) 257-4762.
LRIS is a non-profit legal referral service serving Orange County for over 55 years.
Each call is carefully screened and each client receives a free brief consultation.
JOIN NOW - Accepting new LRIS panel member applicants. If you have any questions, please
call (949) 440-6700 x 128 or email lris@ocbar.org.
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.
APRIL 24, 2024
OCBA YLD In-House Counsel Roundtable
MAY 31, 2024
OCBA YLD Roundtable Luncheon with The Honorable Kimberly A. Knill and The Honorable Scott Van Camp
SAVE THE DATE
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.
SAVE THE DATE
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.
Affiliate Bars
From the Courts & State Bar
For more information, please visit the Courts and State
Bar websites.
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