events/news + affiliate happenings + opportunities

31st Annual Dinner - July 10, 2025 - Thanks to our Title Sponsor Minyard Morris
ORANGE COUNTY LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS

Community Legal Aid SoCal fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.

September 17 - "Justice Served" Fundraiser


CLA SOCAL WEBSITE

Through advocacy, education, and the provision of free and low-cost legal services, the ELDR Center strives to ensure dignity and justice for members of our communities who are elderly, living with disabilities, or experiencing homelessness.

ELDR WEBSITE

The Public Law Center is a pro-bono law firm that provides access to justice for low-income residents of Orange County. Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County.

June 10 - "Volunteers for Justice" Fundraiser


Case list - April 10, 2025

PLC WEBSITE

Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and employment and foster self-sufficiency.

November 14 - "Lawyers for Warriors" Fundraiser


VLI WEBSITE

NOTICES / LINKS

OCAABA Membership includes complimentary membership in NAPABA.

Job Opportunities

Past Newsletters

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

New Invitation to Comment Proposals: Spring Cycle (SPR25) and Legislative (LEG25) Proposals: There are thirty-three (33) new proposals to amend the California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms have been posted to the California Courts website.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)


U.S. DISTRICT COURT, CALIFORNIA CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

Notice from the Clerk - Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2025. The notice is also available on the Court’s website under News Announcements.


The United States District Court, Central District of California, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving on the CJA Trial Attorney Panel. Applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the CJA Office by June 2, 2025. Read more



UPCOMING AFFILIATE EVENTS

UCI Korea Law Center Spring Forum 2025

May 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM | UCI Law


NAPABA Lobby Day & Congressional Reception

May 20 to May 21 | Washington, DC


OCHBA: MCLE Seminar Memorial Day Weekend - Puerto Vallarta

May 21-26, 2025 | Velas Vallarta


SCCLA 50th Anniversary Installation & Awards Banquet

May 22 | 6:00PM | Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles


OCWLA & OCWLA Foundation Summer Membership Mixer

June 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Zov's Tustin


3rd Annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration at Irvine Valley College

June 14 | 9 AM - 5 PM | Irvine Valley College


Filipino Heritage Night at the Angels Stadium with FLOC

June 24 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 


2025 FLOC Family Picnic and General Meeting

August 2 | 11:30-3:30 PM 


VABASC Baseball Vietnamese Heritage Day

August 3 | 11:30-3:00 PM | Anaheim


OCWLA Women Judges Reception 

August 21, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Boardwalk Courtyard, 18575 Jamboree Road, Irvine


SAVE THE DATE FLOC 8th Annual Gala

October 3 | 5:00PM -10:00 PM | Irvine Marriott


SAVE THE DATE: 2025 NAPABA Convention

November 6 to November 9 | Denver, CO

OPPORTUNITIES

A sample of the most recent opportunities posted are listed here. Click the button below to view the Job Opportunities page.


Tyson & Mendes - Associate Attorney (Orange County, CA)

May 07, 2025


AJSOCAL Mark Yoshida Fellowship

May 07, 2025


Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 3 - Appellate Court Attorney Opportunity (Level C- Senior)

May 07, 2025


Kutak Rock LLP - Associate, Litigation – Irvine

May 05, 2025


Current DAG Vacancies

May 2, 2025

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