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Michelle Philo is Corporate Counsel at Adtile Technologies Inc., a company with a focus on motion engagement and virtual reality technology for mobile devices.  Michelle joined Adtile as its first in house counsel in March 2015 after working at a mid-size firm doing both business litigation and transactional work.  Michelle has been active in the legal community since becoming a lawyer and currently serves as the Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, Treasurer of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, and Immediate Past President of the Whittier Law School Alumni Association.  She is also active in the ABA as a California State Bar Delegate to the House of Delegates, the YLD Liaison to the Section of Human Rights and Social Justice, and routinely posts content for the Commission on Women’s gender equity social media platforms.

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The following positions will consider applicants under the entry-level classification Deputy Attorney General.
 
San Francisco, Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section
San Francisco, Division of Civil Law, Health Quality Enforcement Section
 
The remaining Deputy Attorney General III positions may be viewed by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
 
Sacramento, Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section
Sacramento, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
San Diego, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
Los Angeles, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
Alameda County (Oakland), Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
Los Angeles, Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
 
DAG III applicants must first complete an online Training and Assessment questionnaire before submitting an application. The questionnaire (exam) may be accessed HERE. Attached is an advertisement with a listing of all the above vacancies. Please feel free to share this advertisement with your network. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 
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The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions has approved and posted for public comment its 29th release of proposed revisions and additions to the civil instructions (CACI). This release includes proposed new and revised instructions and verdict forms in response to developments in the law over the last six months. The committee is very interested in your input.
 
The proposed changes and additions are available for viewing on the internet at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm. Only these currently proposed changes and additions are being submitted for comment at this time. We will gladly accept other comments, but the committee will not be able to consider them until the next release cycle.
 
Our preferred way of receiving your comments is in a Word file attached to an e-mail sent to civiljuryinstructions@jud.ca.gov. However, you may also respond online.  And we have also posted a comment form that you may use to comment on individual instruction or groups of instructions. Please do not comment by Reply All to this e-mail.
 
Comments by letter should be sent to:
 
Mr. Bruce Greenlee, Attorney
Judicial Council of California
Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
The deadline for receiving comments is Friday, August 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

All comments will be reviewed by the advisory committee, which will make recommendations to the Judicial Council's Rules and Projects Committee and then to the full council. Comments received will become part of the public record of the council's action.
 
When submitting comments, please:

• Indicate whether you agree with the proposal, would agree with the proposal if it is modified, or do not agree with the proposal.
• Clearly identify the specific language in the instruction that you are commenting on.
• Suggest alternative language, if appropriate.
• Provide any applicable authority for your position.
  

We encourage your comments and critique because they help us refine both the particular instructions and the more global choices about format and approach.  We appreciate your participation in this effort.
 
On behalf of the Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions
Hon. Martin J. Tangeman, Chair

Following please find a link to the University of California’s posting for a Litigation Paralegal in our Oakland office.    Please post on your bar association job board or website, if applicable, and/or forward to any qualified applicants you know of who may be interested in working for the University of California.  Thank you in advance!
 
https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59569

Dear OCWLA Members,

The Orange County Superior Court invites OCWLA members to comment on possible improvements within the court. The court also invites comments on what the courts are doing well. Please feel free to be blunt, and as detailed and specific as possible.

Please email info@ocwla.org with your comments.

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill multiple Deputy Attorney General III vacancies throughout California. The following positions will consider applicants under the entry-level classification Deputy Attorney General:
 
Alameda, Division of Public Rights, Environment Section
Sacramento, Division of Public Rights, Environment Section
Los Angeles, Division of Public Rights, Environment Section
 
The remaining Deputy Attorney General III positions may be viewed by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
 
Sacramento, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
Sacramento, Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section
San Francisco, Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law
Los Angeles, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
San Diego, Division of Civil Law, Employment and Administrative Mandate Section
San Diego, Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section
 
DAG III applicants must first complete an online Training and Assessment questionnaire before submitting an application. The questionnaire (exam) may be accessed HERE.
 
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The OCBA Mommy Esquire Committee is pleased to present a lunchtime talk by Lucy Santana-Ornelas, CEO, and Orleda Azevedo, Director of Volunteer Services, of Girls Incorporated of Orange County, on how to raise girls to be strong, smart and bold. Lucy will share practical tips and valuable insights on how to equip children to grow into healthy, educated and independent adults, navigating a host of barriers and challenges that may come their way. At Girls Inc. of OC, Lucy and Orleda serve over 5,000 girls a year through a variety of “girl-focused” programming for kindergartners through 18 years old at the Girls Inc. community center and in schools throughout the County. Their mission is to transform girls’ views of themselves and their opportunities. Ms. Santana Ornelas has been named Woman of the Year in California’s 69th Assembly District and has received numerous community, government, academic, and business awards. Ms. Azevedo oversees more than 1,800 volunteers through a variety of events, opportunities, and partnerships.

July 19 from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at OCBA Headquarters, 4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660. There is no charge to attend and lunch will be provided by Snell & Wilmer. Space is limited. Please RSVP to events@ocbar.org to ensure an accurate headcount.

IALOC proudly presents for our August monthly meeting "The Balance of Power in the Supreme Court" with prominent Constitutional lawyer, author, distinguished professor, and Dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, Erwin Chemerinsky.  The event will begin with a social hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the approved 1.0 CLE program and dinner beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Dean Chemerinsky will discuss the impact of the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court left by the late Justice Antonin Scalia and the political and doctrinal consequences of the next nominated United States Supreme Court Justice.  Hear the insight of one of the country's leading Constitutional lawyer's as the highest court in our land remains at 8 members with the upcoming Presidential election in November.

This meeting will be held at the University Club on University of California, Irvine's campus. The cost of attendance is $65.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members.

Register at http://www.ialoc.org/

Position

	DIRECTING ATTORNEY, HOUSING UNIT
Organization Description	The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's non-profit pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.  Now in its 35th year of service, PLC works with more than 1,600 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise.
Qualifications	Active membership in the California State Bar; Minimum five (5) years experience in the practice of law Experience litigating cases in state or federal court, including legal research, writing, negotiation, law and motion, discovery, trial, and appellate work Demonstrated ability in the development of strategies to resolve complex problems with a broad impact on the community Demonstrated commitment working with volunteer lawyers and law students; experience supervising lawyers and/or law students Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, including experiencing co-counseling with other lawyers Strong public speaking skills and ability to train a variety of audiences, from clients to pro bono attorneys Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese a strong plus Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver’s license, insurance and good driving record
Duties and Responsibilities	Develop and implement the vision and goals of PLC’s Housing Unit  Supervise  attorney, paralegal and law student staff members In coordination with the Executive Director and other senior staff develop and execute strategies, including policy advocacy and impact litigation, to resolve housing problems with a large impact on the community Serve as a member of PLC’s leadership team and actively participate in office wide management activities Work collaboratively with other PLC substantive units, as well with other legal services providers, community groups, and government officials Develop local and state policies addressing housing issues Oversee case referrals and provide support to volunteer attorneys and law students Staff, coordinate and supervise legal clinics and trainings Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events  Full time position; occasional evening and weekend work required Other duties as assigned
Salary & Benefits	Salary range $65,000 to $85,000 Excellent benefits provided

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample (10 pages or less) to:

Grace Landa at glanda@publiclawcenter.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled

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Position

	DIRECTING ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION UNIT
Organization Description	The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's non-profit pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.  Now in its 35th year of service, PLC works with more than 1,600 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise.
Qualifications	Active membership in the California State Bar; Minimum five (5) years experience in the practice of law   Experience handling victim based relief including “T” visas, “U” visas and VAWA petitions; experience handling SIJS matters,  asylum claims and citizenship Demonstrated ability in the development of strategies to resolve complex problems with a broad impact on the community Demonstrated commitment working with volunteer lawyers and law students; experience supervising lawyers and/or law students Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, including experiencing co-counseling with other lawyers Strong public speaking skills and ability to train a variety of audiences, from clients to pro bono attorneys Ability to take initiative and work under pressure with limited supervision Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese a strong plus Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver’s license, insurance and good driving record
Duties and Responsibilities	Develop and implement the vision and goals of PLC’s Immigration Unit  Supervise  attorney, paralegal and law student staff members In coordination with the Executive Director and other senior staff develop and execute strategies, including policy advocacy and impact litigation, to resolve immigration problems with a large impact on the community Serve as a member of PLC’s leadership team and actively participate in office wide management activities Work collaboratively with other PLC substantive units, as well with other legal services providers, community groups, and government officials Develop local, state and federal policies addressing immigration issues Oversee case referrals and provide support to volunteer attorneys and law students Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events  Full time position; occasional evening and weekend work required Other duties as assigned
Salary & Benefits	Salary range $65,000 to $85,000 Excellent benefits provided

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample (10 pages or less) to:

Grace Landa at glanda@publiclawcenter.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until Filled

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