Enroll now for a Zoom briefing on the current affairs of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, scheduled for August 28 at 12:15 p.m. Court leaders provide insights into budgeting, initiatives for improving access to justice, and the future of the legal profession.
Selective prosecution is a rare criminal defense that had its origins in California more than 100 years ago and resurfaces during times of civil disobedience and political strife. Recently, it was raised in the Trump hush money/election interference case in Manhattan and in the prosecution of right-wing extremists in Orange County.
In our world of quick and instantaneous interactions, lawyers and clients often communicate and come to agreement by email or text messages. Rule 1.4 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct requires lawyers to reasonably consult with the clients about the means used to accomplish the objectives and to keep clients reasonably informed about significant developments, but there is no requirement of a written communication.
2024-25 Board of Trustees, including President Sarvenaz Bahar and Barrister/Young Attorney Section President Harmony Gbe (pictured) were sworn in during LACBA's sold-out event.
It is an honor to introduce myself as the new President of LACBA Counsel for Justice. I would like to extend my gratitude to Tim Yoo for his leadership and dedication over the past year. I am also deeply appreciative of our incredible staff, project directors, and volunteers.
Read the midyear update from the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Presiding Judge Jessner covers the impact of a $31 million budget cut, court reporter scholarships, civil trial backlogs, and connecting with Taylor Swift lyrics.
As Kamala Harris runs for the Democratic presidential nomination, we revisit our Los Angeles Lawyer magazine feature with her husband, Douglas Emhoff. He answers questions about his work as an entertainment lawyer in L.A. and the issues and challenges he has taken over the past three years.
Jesus Beltran, Justice Gonzalo C. Martinez, David J. Richardson, Hon. Gary D. Roberts, Samson Spiegelman, and Robert Winson are LACBA's 2024 Pride Month Honorees! Follow LACBA on social media as we highlight each this month.
LACBA has named Coco Su Director for SmartLaw, the association's Lawyer Referral Service. Su has served as SmartLaw’s Interim Director for the past three months.
LACBA congratulates attorney Edith R. Matthai, the recipient of the Litigation Section’s 2024 Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award. Matthai was presented with the award at the May 9 Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon hosted by the Litigation Section.
