Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events

CWL Annual Dinner (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The CWL Annual Dinner

Join us for a night of celebration, inspiration, and dynamic networking as we shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of women throughout the legal community.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member?
Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

Advance Ticket Policy

OCWLA often coordinates a table of OCWLA members at various third-party events such as Orange County Bar Association’s Judges Night, Public Law Center’s Voices for Justice Dinner, and California Women Lawyers’ Annual Dinner. OCWLA advances the costs of the table and the individual tickets for the seats at the table and in turn, the tickets are made available to purchase to OCWLA members. The individual tickets for the table(s) will be made available on a “first come, first paid” basis. A ticket will not be reserved for an OCWLA member unless the ticket has been paid for. Once the ticket has been paid for, no refunds shall be issued unless another member elects to pay for the ticket.

October OCWLA Book Club (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coffee & Costumes Breakfast (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA

At Orange County Bar Association
4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach

Breakfast will be provided.

We encourage costumes and dressing up for this event.

Volunteer Opportunity with CRF-OC (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

OCWLA Members & Friends,

A group of OCWLA Board Members have committed to volunteer as attorney judges on November 17, and would love to invite the community to join! Come meet other members, and have fun networking, while also giving back to some incredible high school students! See the flyer for more details.

If you are able to join the OCWLA night to serve as a volunteer judge for CRF’s Mock Trial round on November 17, please register here ASAP: Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County Mock Trial - Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County

Check in is at Central Justice Center between 4:45 pm and 5:15 pm. [If you read the materials beforehand, you can arrive closer to 5:15. If you haven’t read the materials beforehand, you may want to arrive 4:45 so you have time to prepare. The materials are not lengthy, take 20ish minutes to review/understand.]
Trials will start at approximately 5:30 pm and will end at or before 8:00 pm. Trials have 2-3 scorers (attorneys/volunteers) and 1 presiding judge (usually an actual judge) who rules on objections.
We will meet at a local restaurant for a no-host dinner (Amor Y Tequila, Santa Ana), to start at 8:15 p.m.

After you register, you’ll receive an automated acknowledgement email with a link to the case materials (if they are not available yet, you’ll get an updated email later w/ the materials). Please check your spam folder if you don’t get the auto email. Then, you’ll get a calendar invite for the round typically within 2-3 business days of registration.

Thank you for taking the time to help some amazing high school students!

Please contact info@ocwla.org with questions.

1 hr Elimination of Bias MCLE: From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Our Speakers:

Eileen C. Moore
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
David O. Carter
District Judge, U.S. District Court

Join distinguished jurists and Vietnam veterans Justice Eileen C. Moore and Judge David O. Carter for a thought-provoking MCLE program exploring the intersection of military service, mental health, and the justice system.

Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the speakers will examine some of the most pressing challenges facing veterans today, including homelessness, PTSD, and the profound psychological impact of moral injury. Theprogram will explore how these experiences can shape a veteran’s interactions with the legal system and, at times, createbarriers to receiving fair and meaningful access to justice.

The program also offers an opportunity to earn Elimination of Bias credit while examining the implicit biases and systemic blind spots that can affect justice-involved veterans. Attendees will gain greater insight into the ways trauma and military experience can be misunderstood within the legal profession and learn how greater awareness and cultural competency can help dismantle those barriers.

This is more than a discussion of veterans’ issues. It is an opportunity to better understand the people behind the cases and to consider how the legal profession can respond with greater awareness, fairness, and compassion. Participants will leave better equipped to recognize bias, navigate the unique challenges veterans may face, and advocate more effectively forthis historically underserved community.

A buffet lunch is included with a vegetarian option available. Please email info@ocwla.org with any dietary restrictions or concerns.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Registration: 11:45 am
Program: 12:15 - 1:15 pm

OCBA Office
4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach

Co-Sponsored By:

OCBA Veterans & Military Committee
OCBA Lawyer Well Being Committee
OCBA Criminal Law Section
OCBA Solo/Small Firm section
OCTLA

Thank you to our annual sponsors who are sponsoring this event

Platinum

Silver

Bronze

Board Meeting Sponsor

Learn more about OCWLA’s sponsorship opportunities:

Annual Sponsorship Information

November OCWLA Book Club (Monday, November 30, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

OCTLA's TOP GUN Gala (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate & Connect at the

Saturday, December 5, 2026
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

ATTIRE
Cocktail, Black-Tie Optional

CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA
By registering for, attending, or participating in any OCTLA meeting or event constitutes consent to OCTLA’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video, audio, and other media, for current and future purposes.

Please review the Event Code of Conduct before registering.

Advance Ticket Policy

Book Club Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange! (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Happy Holidays from the OCWLA

Holiday Party
& Book Gift Exchange!

Join us at the residence of a Book Club member in Orange for a holiday dinner (address provided upon registration). Please bring either a drink or dessert to share and a new, wrapped book to participate in our book gift exchange!

OCWLA Members Only.

Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events

CWL Annual Dinner (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

The CWL Annual Dinner

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member?
Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

Advance Ticket Policy

October OCWLA Book Club (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Coffee & Costumes Breakfast (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA

Sponsored by

Volunteer Opportunity with CRF-OC (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

1 hr Elimination of Bias MCLE: From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law

Our Speakers:

Thank you to our annual sponsors who are sponsoring this event

Platinum

Silver

Bronze

Board Meeting Sponsor

November OCWLA Book Club (Monday, November 30, 2026)

OCTLA's TOP GUN Gala (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate & Connect at the

TOP GUN Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards Gala & Silent Auction 2026

Advance Ticket Policy

Book Club Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange! (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Happy Holidays from the OCWLA

Holiday Party
& Book Gift Exchange!

Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events

CWL Annual Dinner (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

The CWL Annual Dinner

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Tom Ham's Lighthouse2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member? Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

Advance Ticket Policy

October OCWLA Book Club (Monday, October 26, 2026)

Coffee & Costumes Breakfast (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA

Sponsored by

Volunteer Opportunity with CRF-OC (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

1 hr Elimination of Bias MCLE: From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

From the Battlefield to the Bench: Two Vietnam Veterans on Service, Justice & the Law

Our Speakers:

Thank you to our annual sponsors who are sponsoring this event

Platinum

Silver

Bronze

Board Meeting Sponsor

November OCWLA Book Club (Monday, November 30, 2026)

OCTLA's TOP GUN Gala (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate & Connect at the

TOP GUN Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards Gala & Silent Auction 2026

Advance Ticket Policy

Book Club Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange! (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Happy Holidays from the OCWLA

Holiday Party & Book Gift Exchange!

Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego

Not an OCWLA Member?
Registration & Sponsorships available on CWL.org >

1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit
Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Holiday Party
& Book Gift Exchange!