LACBA News

LACBA released the following statement regarding the Superior Court of Los Angeles County’s General Order 2024-GEN-011-00, which will enable a significant number of litigants to access an electronic recording of the proceedings when a court reporter is not available.

The Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance (APAWLA) joined LACBA as an affiliate in November 2023. Learn more about this organization that empowers, supports, and advocates for Asian Pacific American women in the legal profession. Plus, more on the benefits of being a LACBA affiliate. 

LACBA is proud to present its 2023/24 online annual report, showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of its members in the past year. The report highlights how LACBA members have leveraged their skills, expertise, and passion to make a positive impact on the legal profession and the community.

Read this month's ethics article by James Ellis Arden.
Our Duty of Technological Competence is an ever widening duty, because technology is ever advancing.... The IoT includes cars now. Lawyers beware. All new cars are “privacy nightmares on wheels.

LACBA's new president, Sarvenaz Bahar, is focusing on diversity, innovation, service, and access to justice issues during the next bar year. Read her message that will be included in LACBA’s upcoming 2023-24 Annual Report.

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.