News

Comments sought:
 
Seven (7) new proposals to amend the Code of Judicial Ethics have been posted to the California Courts web site, at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm.
 
You are welcome to distribute this to any other interested parties. The deadline for comment is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Jacobson, at mark.jacobson@jud.ca.gov, or at 415-865-7898.

Orange County Women Lawyers Association is honored to announce its nominee, Pearl Mann, an OCWLA past president and lifetime member, will receive the California Women Lawyers' Judith Soley Lawyer as Citizen Award.

The Judtih Soley Lawyer as Citizen Award is presented to a nominee who has made a significant contribution to her community, extending beyond the practice of law, to devote time and effort to the public good and values through the tradition of public service and involvement, and who exemplified the values and missions of California Women Lawyers. The award is named after Judith Soley, a longtime CWL board member who was killed by the husband of a client. She was involved in her community and in many bar organizations, including being the first female president of the Fresno County Bar Association. Of special note, Judy was a friend of Pearl's and the two served together for several years on the CWL board.

Pearl will receive the award at CWL's Annual Conference held on May 4, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

Congratulations Pearl!

Please click on the link below to access the Notice from the Clerk regarding changes to Local Civil Rules 5.2-1 and 7-4.
http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/changes-local-rules-proposed-become-effective-june-1-2018

Congratulations to OCWLA member Pearl Mann who will receive CWL's 2018 Judith Soley as a Citizen Award. The award recognizes an attorney for her charitable work, bar leadership, and dedication to her community. Pearl will receive the award at CWL's Annual Conference in San Francisco in May.

BE ON THE RIGHT PATH TO SUCCESS!
EARLY BIRD RATES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED!
 
PART 2
Pathways to the State and Federal Bench
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018
California State Capitol Building
1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
 
11:00 a.m. - Registration and Lunch
12:00 p.m. - Opening Session
2:00 p.m. - Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. - Networking Reception
 
CWL or CLA Litigation Member - early bird extended (by February 23): $100
Non-member - early bird extended (by February 23): $125
CWL or CLA Litigation Member - regular: $125
Non-member - regular: $150
Government: $75
 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY MARCH 2nd!
 
Event Flyer - pdf
 
Featuring:
David Casey, State Chair of Senator Feinstein's Judicial Selection Committee
David Fu, 2017 JNE Commission Chair
 
Panelists Currently Include:
Judge Barbara Dickinson, Alameda County Superior Court (Appt'd 2017)
Judge Laurie Earl, Sacramento County Superior Court (Appt'd 2005)
Judge Leslie Landau, Contra Costa County Superior Court (Appt'd 2003)
Judge Benjamin Reyes, Contra Costa County Superior Court (Appt'd 2017)
Judge Tara Desautels, Alameda County Superior Court (Appt'd 2010)
...more panelists to be added.
 

SAVE THE DATES!
CWL will be back in the Bay Area for our Annual MCLE Conference on May 4, 2018. Click here for the full calendar of events.
 
 
For more information, please visit our web page at www.cwl.org or contact us at info@cwl.org or 916-930-9020.

Estate Planning Essentials for Non Trust and Estate Lawyers: The Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes People Make
February 20, 11:30 Registration, 12:00 p.m. program starts

Darlynn Morgan, Esq. Morgan Law Group

Estate Planning Attorney Darlynn Morgan will provide invaluable insight on this important topic so that you will be able to issue spot when your clients, friends and even you own family members ask you questions related to Trusts and Estates and Probate. Get the high-level overview on current strategies as well as updates in the law related to estate planning, trusts and incapacity planning.

($25 price includes CLE. Lunch hosted by Morgan Law Group)

For more information and to register:

https://www.ocbar.org/Events/EventDetail.aspx?sessionaltcd=MOMESQ022018

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HON. ARTHUR NAKAZATO, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE (RET.)

Please join us at the Courthouse for a celebration of Judge Nakazato'slife and career.
Advance reservations are requested to ensure adequate seating. Space is limited.
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/2nESA79

February 21, 2018
4 PM Service | Reception to follow
Ronald Reagan Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
411 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana
Courtroom 10A

HOSTED BY: U.S. DISTRICT COURT

Co-hosted by:
Federal Bar Association, Orange County
Orange County Bar Association
Orange County Asian American Bar Association