LACBA News

Enhance voter education and the integrity of L.A. County’s judicial elections. Volunteer for LACBA’s Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee and help ensure a diverse, unbiased process. Sign up before Feb. 6 to make an impact this election year. 

As of now, California is now requiring that attorneys report their pro bono hours annually to the bar. Read more about the origins of pro bono work and highlights of the new mandate. 

On November 13 and 14, LACBA’s 2025 Dialogues on Freedom Program brought together legal professionals and thousands of L.A. County student for classroom discussions surrounding constitutional principles and civic responsibility.

As we enter 2026, Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II reaffirms the Court's commitment to making justice more accessible, transparent, and responsive to community needs.

As we embark on a new year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you—our members, our volunteers, our partners in the courts, and the broader Los Angeles legal community. The new year offers a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished together and to set our collective sights on the opportunities ahead.

Can the definition of insanity—"doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”—be attributed to a whole profession? One would think not, but then …

Attorneys can make a real impact by volunteering with LACBA's Armed Forces Committee, helping veterans and service members receive essential legal support under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. Consider joining this vital effort.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Kirk D. Dillman of McKool Smith who served as the LACBA Litigation Section Chair from 2015-16 and was honored with the 2018 Jim Robie Professionalism and Civility Award. Read more about Kirk from his friend and colleague Brian Kabateck.

Attorney Client Mediation and Arbitration Services provides mediation and arbitration for disputes related to attorney fees, as well as mandatory fee arbitration. Volunteer opportunties also available! 

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