Please join us in congratulating Gloria J. Lee, 2011-2012 OCAABA President, Partner at Rutan & Tucker, LLP for being awarded the CMCP Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader Award. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

      

Gloria will be presented with the Award on Friday, October 12th at the 2018 CMCP 29th Annual Business Conference in San Francisco during the CMCP Recognition Lunch. 

 

The Public Law Center's South East Asian Legal Outreach Program (SEALOP) provides free civil legal assistance at the BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Inc., 13950 Milton Ave. Suite 301, Westminster, CA 92683.    

Clinics take place on the second Saturday of every month from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 

OCAABA will hold its Annual Holiday Dim Sum Mixer on December 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Capital Seafood at the Irvine Spectrum.

Families are welcome to attend this event.  

 

The ELDR Center invites you to their first ever fundraiser! It's time to Ante Up for ELDR and support the critical work they do to close the justice gap.

With your admission you will receive $100 in game chips to get you started, a drink ticket, access to the taco bar, and a fun night. Do you like whiskeys from Scotland? Consider making an additional donation and participate in a whiskey tasting. And don't worry-if you lose all your chips just make a donation and you can get back in the game.    

 

Scholarships for Justice is an event that celebrates the bright, diverse students who will become tomorrow's legal changemakers and the lawyers who right historical wrongs in our courtrooms, classrooms, and beyond. Join ChangeLawyers Thursday October 4 at 5:00 pm at the Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown LA

The Board of Directors of the Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange County ("FLOC") is pleased to invite rising second and third year law students to apply for the 2019 FLOC Bayanihan Law Student Scholarship. FLOC is the preeminent organization of and for Filipino-American attorneys practicing in Orange County, California and is focused on meeting the professional needs of its members who work in small and large law firms, corporations, public entities, and universities.

Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded at the FLOC Gala Dinner on October 25, 2018. 

Application deadline is October 8, 2018.

 

The Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA ("AAAJ-LA") Anniversary Dinner is a signature annual event that benefits Advancing Justice-LA through the generous support of many individuals, companies and foundations. It celebrates the organization's accomplishments throughout the year and highlights its year-round programs and services. Additionally, the organization honors partners who have made a significant impact on the community. The event includes a reception, silent auction and dinner in addition to the awards ceremony. Location: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles. 5:30 pm - Reception and Silent Auction | 7:00 pm - Program and Dinner

The Public Law Center Advocates and the Orange County Lavender Bar Association will hold their annual Halloween Bash on Friday, October 26th to benefit the Public Law Center. Location: Fête the Venue (Costa Mesa). Tickets are $50. 

The Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County invites you to their Annual Dia de Los Muertos Mixer on November 1st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at El Indio Botanas y Cerveza, 309 W. 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Join HBA as they celebrate Dia de los Muertos and you will have the opportunity to meet the candidates running in the upcoming HBA elections.  

 

The 2018 NAPABA Convention will take place November 8th through the 11th at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. This year, NAPABA will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in the city that started it all-Chicago! Register today to take advantage of early bird rates (through August 24th) and join in on the family reunion fun!

The Legal Aid Society of Orange County and Community Legal Services of Southeast Los Angeles County (LASOC-CLS) cordially invite you to celebrate an amazing legacy of justice at their annual fundraising dinner and auction at Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana on November 14th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. With your support, LASOC-CLS will continue to provide legal services to the most vulnerable in our community for the next 60 years and more. Learn how to get involved in this special event through sponsorships, underwriting and advertising on the LASOC website.

 

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The California Coastal Commission is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Counsel. The Chief Counsel serves as attorney to the California Coastal Commission (Commission) and the Executive Director, and manages and directs the work of the Legal Division, which is comprised of attorneys, legal analysts, a legal assistant and a legal secretary. The Chief Counsel advises the Commission and Executive Director and all senior management on all legal issues arising from the Commission's Implementation of the California Coastal Act and California's Coastal Management Program. More info

(Posted 9/21/18)

Contra Costa County has an excellent opportunity for interested individuals to gain up to three (3) years of trial experience as a public prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office. Deadline is September 24 at 11:59 pm.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/2196911/deputy-district-attorney-fixed-term?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

(Posted 9/19/18)

      

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm on Skid Row looking for extraordinary people to help end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC fights for justice for low-income tenants, working-poor families, people who are disabled or homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, and homeless veterans. The following attorney positions are available (applications will be accepted until the positions are filled):
Benefits Advocacy Hearings Staff Attorney
Benefits Advocacy Staff Attorney
Homeless Veterans Project Staff Attorney
Managing Attorney
Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project Staff Attorney
Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project Supervising Attorney
Slum Housing Litigation Staff Attorney
Tenant Defense Project Staff Attorney
http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/

OCSC Commissioner Position   
The Orange County Superior Court announces the opening of our Superior Court Commissioner position. Candidates must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California and must have been admitted to practice law in California for at least ten (10) years. Persons seeking appointment as a Superior Court Commissioner must demonstrate relevant legal experience as deemed sufficient by the judges of the Court. Superior Court Commissioners may not engage in the private practice of law. Applicants must submit an Orange County Superior Court Commissioner Personal Data Questionnaire and professional resume by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, October 15, 2018.

More Info |  www.occourts.org/employment

Temporary Judges' Recruitment New Three-year Cycle Opens

The Orange County Superior Court announces a recruitment process for Temporary Judges, covering the next three-year cycle to begin fiscal year 2019-2020. If you are interested in becoming a Temporary Judge, please read the Application Letter and complete the Temporary Judge Application. The Application Letter describes the minimum qualifications and selection criteria, which will be used in this application process. Attorneys who are not currently active in the Orange County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program and who would like to be considered must complete the full application process. Those in the program currently must complete a renewal application.The Court will require those who successfully pass the application process to attend two mandatory three-hour training sessions in late spring/early summer 2019. Additional training will be required for specialty areas. Applications must be received by December 31, 2018. Late applications will not be accepted. News Release   |  More Info
(Posted 9/6/18)