CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2026-27 LACBA Committees Membership Application
Serving on a LACBA committee is an opportunity to make a difference in the legal profession and practice of law by addressing issues and challenges facing attorneys and the community today. It's also an opportunity to build your network and enhance your professional growth!
LACBA members who wish to be considered for appointment to one or more committee(s) for 2026-27 are encouraged to submit the online application form.
Important information relating to Committee Appointments:
- Committee participation is a LACBA benefit. Only current LACBA members will be considered for appointment.
- The committee chair reviews all applications and recommends nominees to the LACBA incoming President.
- LACBA is committed to fostering inclusion across all its entities.
- All terms begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027 (except for terms on JAC, JEEC, SAJEC, and the Delegation to the Conference of California Bar Associations).
- Committee appointment recommendation requests received after 2026-27 appointments have been completed will be considered in the following bar year, except for mid-term vacancy replacements and requests made by committee chairs.
To learn more about LACBA Committees open for appointment, below you will find a brief description of each advisory and standing committee.
Advisory Committees
Los Angeles Lawyer Editorial Board
Responsible for the editorial policies of Los Angeles Lawyer, soliciting authors, and editing articles. Los Angeles Lawyer magazine publishes articles written by lawyers on substantive law issues that educate and inform other lawyers about the law.
Standing Committees
Adequate State Court Funding and Operations
Determines how LACBA can best support efforts to keep courtrooms in the California State court system generally, and the Los Angeles County Superior Court in particular, open and functioning adequately despite State court budget reductions.
LACBA's Amicus Briefs Committee reviews proposals for the briefs, makes recommendations to the Trustees on whether the Los Angeles County Bar Association should participate in such briefs, and provides comments on the substance of briefs LACBA files.
LACBA's Armed Forces Committee is a means to provide pro bono legal assistance to Veterans, a network for lawyers who have military experience, and the opportunity to coordinate with existing legal service and other nonprofit organizations by developing programs to support and complement each other's efforts.
Attorney-Client Mediation and Arbitration Services
As part of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Services, they oversee arbitrations and mediations of attorney-client fee disputes pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 6200-6208, as well as other fee disputes initiated by attorneys against clients, or attorneys against attorneys. Develops policy, rules, procedures, and forms. The vice chairs decide jurisdiction and other issues and serve as a resource for arbitrators and parties.
*Candidates must meet specific requirements in order to serve in this Committee. Email jramirez@lacba.org for more information.
Delegation to the Conference of California Bar Associations
Directs the study of resolutions proposed to the Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations and leads the LACBA delegation at the annual statewide conference. Delegation Committee service begins November 1 and ends October 31 each year. Committee appointments are accepted throughout the year.
Responds to governor's requests to evaluate individuals under consideration for appointment to the Superior Court bench. Appointed members serve for a three (3) year term.
Judicial Elections Evaluation (JEEC)
Prepares an evaluation of candidates in contested Superior Court judicial elections in Los Angeles County; makes evaluations by interviewing candidates and communicating with lawyers, judges, and others; publishes ratings of candidates. Appointed members serve for a two (2) year term.
President's Advisory Committee on Women in the Legal Profession
Dedicates its time and energy to promote the full participation of women lawyers in the legal profession. Supports women in both their professional and personal growth from entry-level to partnership or general counsel. Advises on issues related to the careers and advancement of women in the practice of law in Los Angeles. Considers matters and engages in activities related to the overall status of women in the legal professions. Monitors existing conditions and trends, conducts special programs and makes recommendations that aid in the achievement of its goals, including but not limited to, gender pay equity and retention of women in the legal profession. Coordinates its efforts with the committee on Diversity in the Legal Profession, and other appropriate committees and affiliated associations. Solicits and evaluates nominations for the Elizabeth Kinney LACBA Women Lawyers of Achievement Award.
Professional Responsibility and Ethics
Prepares written opinions and responses to questions concerning lawyers' ethical duties and responsibilities. Reviews and comments upon proposed State Bar ethics opinions and proposed amendments to ethics rules. Monitors and comments upon legislation and proposals concerning professional responsibility and conduct. Also proposes amendments to rules of professional responsibility, and sponsors and assists other committees in providing MCLE programs on professional responsibility.
Recommends policy and reviews compliance with State Bar regulations for LACBA’s LRS (designed to assist the public with obtaining responsible counsel and providing information through SmartLaw services). Various subcommittees provide guidance and direction on qualifications, peer review, program review, public relations, and outreach. Advises on all aspects of the LRS including employees, website, public complaints, publicity and all business-related services associated with the referral service.
State Appellate Judicial Evaluation (SAJEC)
The committee evaluates persons whose names are submitted by the Governor for possible nomination to the California Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, particularly the Second Appellate District. When requested by the Board of Trustees, the committee also evaluates candidates for any appellate court. Appointed members serve for a three (3) year term.
If you have any comments and/or questions, please email jramirez@lacba.org or call (213) 896-6518.
