LACBA issues the following statement in response to the USDOJ’s proposed regulation to supersede state bars’ disciplinary authority over Department of Justice attorneys.
Serve on a LACBA Committee. It is an opportunity to make a difference in the legal profession and practice of law by addressing issues and challenges facing attorneys every day in Southern California. Plus, build your network and enhance your professional growth! The application deadline is May 8.
Congratulations to LACBA leaders Sarvenaz Bahar and Cherisse Heidi Alcantara Cleofe who were appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court last month by Governor Newsom.
LACBA President Jeffrey Margulies is emphasizing the vital responsibility of legal professionals to uphold the rule of law. Read his statement, which was originally delivered on March 19 at the Litigation Section’s annual Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon.
LACBA announces its Officer and Board of Trustee nominees for the 2026-2027 bar year with terms commencing July 1, 2026.
In an article posted in this publication on September 5, 2025, John Amberg gave a compelling account of missteps lawyers have made in using and relying on artificial intelligence in litigation.
.In Allen v. Patel __ Cal.App.5th __, 2025 WL 3718739 (4th Dist. Ct. App. 2025), the court addressed attorney misconduct involving a violation of Rule 3.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct as well as misconduct involving disparaging comments regarding defense counsel.
We are thrilled to recognize Patricia Egan Daehnke, Sarah Kelly-Kilgore, Romy Schneider, Carolin Shining, and Angela Zanin as our Women’s History Month Honorees. Their achievements inspire our community.
Congratulations to each of them!
A statement in response to President Trump’s recent remarks levelling personal attacks against members of the U.S. Supreme Court...
SAVE THE DATE: Join LACBA on Thursday, June 18, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel for an evening celebrating the installation of 2026-2027 President Theresa A. Leets, the swearing in of new officers and trustees, and honoring outstanding members of our legal community.
