LACBA News

The California State Bar has extended CLE deadlines. The deadline for last names A-G is now March 29, 2025. New specialty requirements are also in place. LACBA’s latest CLE 360 packages cover all required credits with streamable, quality programs that can help you get compliant fast. 

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Stop me when this sounds familiar: Judge X calls a case and Mr. Y is the opposing counsel. The judge says “I just need to make a disclosure about Mr. Y. He made a financial contribution to my last judicial campaign. I believe I can be fair and impartial in this case.” Judge X then asks if you if want to say anything or if you have any questions.

LACBA is proud to spotlight the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, a LACBA Affiliate since 1987.

CFJ Deputy Executive Director Diane Trunk appeared on ABC7 News during October’s Pro Bono Week to discuss the positive impact of providing free legal services to those in need. She highlighted that over 90% of low-income individuals lack access to legal services, forcing many to go without proper representation.

This month, LACBA highlights the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and its November 20 Elimination of Bias event in collaboration with Diversity in the Profession Section.

Doubtless, most people who consult an attorney seeking legal representation assume that the information they convey to the attorney is confidential, whether or not they end up engaging the attorney or firm. Indeed, many consultations could not take place without this understanding.

On October 25, SmartLaw Director Coco Su was presented with the 2024 Cindy A. Raisch Award by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Service.

Last month, twelve members of LACBA’s Conference of California Bar Associations Delegation attended the weekend conference in San Francisco. Delegation Chair Naris Khalatian shares an overview of LACBA’s contributions to the event.

The Hon. Judge Samantha P. Jessner is the 2024 recipient of the Elizabeth L. Kenney Women Lawyers of Achievement Award. Join LACBA on November 21 to celebrate her many contributions to the legal field.