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 OCBA Members are invited to this reception honoring this year's Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient Edward A. Schlatter. This award annually recognizes a member of the Orange County legal community whose career exemplifies the highest standards of the legal profession, who is widely known as a champion of the constitutional system of justice, and who has made significant contributions to the OCBA and its community. Click here to read the official press release. Register online today!  Featured Seminar  OCBA Trusts & Estates Annual Seminar: Decisional Capacity in Estate Planning
        Tuesday, October 21, 2025Click here to register online. OCBA News
 Call for Nominations: Franklin G. West Award – OCBA’s Highest HonorApplication Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Franklin G. West Award. The highest honor bestowed by the OCBA, this annual recognition, which was established in memory of Judge Franklin G. West, is considered the OCBA's lifetime achievement award. Judge West epitomized the best of the legal profession, both as an attorney and a judge. The Award, which annually recognizes an outstanding attorney or judge whose lifetime achievements have advanced justice and the law, will be presented at the 2026 OCBA Judges' Night & Annual Meeting taking place on January 22 at the Irvine Marriott. Click here to download the nomination form. OCBA 2026 Section Leadership Election - Accepting Online Nominations!  Online nominations OPENED on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 for the Banking & Lending, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy, Elder Law & Special Needs, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, Labor & Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Tort & Trial, and Trusts & Estates sections. Please note nominations will close on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Visit ocbar.org/nominations. Online nominations WILL OPEN on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 for the Business Litigation, Construction Law, Conservatorship, Guardianship, & Protective Proceedings, Entertainment, Sports, & Marketing Law, Family Law, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, and Solo Practitioner/Small Firm sections. Please note nominations will close on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Visit ocbar.org/nominations. View the full nomination and election schedule online at ocbar.org/elections. OCBA 2026 MembershipRenew your OCBA Membership for 2026 and stay connected to the Orange County Legal Community. Continue to enjoy the benefits of member pricing on CLE programs, events and access to valuable attorney resources. Make yourself visible to the Bar with advertising discounts in Orange County Lawyer magazine. Membership is based on the calendar year, so renew early to avoid any interruption in benefits. Renew Today! 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.  EventsOCTOBER 21, 2025 OCTOBER 25, 2025 OCTOBER 29, 2025 OCTOBER 30, 2025 NOVEMBER 3, 2025 NOVEMBER 5, 2025 NOVEMBER 5, 2025 NOVEMBER 6, 2025 NOVEMBER 18, 2025 SAVE THE DATE  Volunteer OpportunitiesSpecial Olympics Southern California Volunteer Event Attorney Volunteers Needed to Score CRF-OC’s High School Mock Trial Program Orange County District Attorney’s Office - Trial Attorney Partnership (TAP) Level Up For Justice Orange County Superior Court - Ambassador Recruitment Program Veterans Legal Institute Family Law Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity Veterans Legal Institute General Legal Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Unlawful 
Detainer Answer Clinic CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Eviction 
Defense: Trial Co-Counsel 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 REFERRAL WHEN A CLIENT’S LEGAL NEEDS FALL OUTSIDE YOUR AREA OF PRACTICERefer with confidence to the OCBA’s Lawyer Referral & Information Service 
(LRIS).  An experienced non-profit community service providing quality legal 
referrals for over 50 years.  LRIS representatives screen each call and properly 
refer callers to an attorney for legal needs or to a local organization for non-legal 
assistance.  LRIS attorneys have experience in  35 areas of law and provide 
a free brief consultation with each client to discuss their legal needs and fees. 
 OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service provides referrals online at www.lrisoc.org or by phone at: (877) 257-4762 or (949) 440-6747. Click here and join now to receive referrals through 2025.  Young Lawyers DivisionLearn more about the OCBA Young Lawyers Division or join today! Visit the OCBA calendar to find great opportunities to connect with fellow YLD members. OCTOBER 27, 2025 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. NOVEMBER 20, 2025  Law School CornerOCBA 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 AddressDuring 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 BarsOCHBA: Historic Class Action Case of Mendez, et al v. Westminster School District, et al - October 30  FLOC: Golf Mentorship Event - November 5   From the Courts & State Bar
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