Please join us for our annual Moon Festival Mixer and General Meeting on September 20th. This event provides a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones at a terrific venue and enjoy tasty food, beverages (including beer and wine), and moon cakes. The event is open to both attorneys and law students.

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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. 

OCBA Leadership Election - Voting Now Open

The OCBA leadership election is now open for online voting. Terms begin Jan. 1, 2019. All officer terms are for one year; all Board member terms are for three years. The person elected 2019 Secretary will be expected to continue to serve in the following capacities: 2020 Treasurer, 2021 President-Elect, 2022 President.

Voting closes at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018. Only active attorney members are eligible to vote.

To view the statements of all candidates, click here. Cast your ballot now at www.ocbar.org/vote

43rd Annual Gala Honoring Judge of The Year - Hon. Karen L. Robinson; Attorney of The Year - Andra Greene; and presentation of the Inaugural Advancement of Women Award to Best Best & Krieger LLP. Business attire.

The OC Hispanic Bar Association's (OCHBA) will hold its Annual Judge's BBQ on Sunday, September 16th from 2-5 pm at a private residence in Orange County. Registration requested by September 10th. This year, OCHBA will honor Justice Thomas Goethals as Justice of the Year & Commissioner Renee Wilson as Judge of the Year.

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Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) was established to empower and house women and families recovering from domestic violence. In 2018, CPAF celebrates 40 years of engaging the community to end domestic and sexual violence through culturally-grounded crisis intervention and violence prevention. Location: LA River Center & Gardens, Sept 21st at 6pm.

Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) invites you to honor our Military, Local Heroes and celebrate community at the American Patriots Ball (black tie optional) on September 22, 2018 at the Fashion Island Hotel.

Honorees:

Veteran Advocate of the Year

Rochelle Karr, O'Melveny & Myers

Veteran of the Year

Philip Brozenick, Deloitte

Community Partner of the Year

Karen Butera, OC Women 2 Women

On September 26th, Southern California Chinese Lawyers will present "The Portrait Project" - A Presentation and discussion with Hon. Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, and Ajay Mehrotra, Executive Director of the American Bar Foundation, which is the first comprehensive study of Asian Americans in the law, a study conducted by Yale Law School, NAPABA and ABF. Hosted by: APABA, APAWLA, FLOC, FALSD, JABA, KABA-SC, LACBA, PALSD, PABA, SABA-SC, SCCLA, TALA, TABA, VABA-SC.  

 

Registration required. Check in: 6:30 pm; Program & Reception: 7:00 pm. Venue: Los Angeles County Bar Association, 1055 W. 7th Street, Suite 2700, Los Angeles.  

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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OCBA presents a Continuing Legal Education Travel Seminar to Edinburgh and Inverness, Scotland with 8 Days/7 Nights at the Waldorf Astoria and Culloden House. A $750.00 deposit must be received by Sept. 20, 2018 (no extensions on due date). Space is limited and subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis.    

 

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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)

Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Deputy City Attorney II (Affirmative Litigation)
The Oakland City Attorney is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy City Attorney II in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation & Enforcement Division. This position involves handling a civil caseload which includes, but is not limited to, case evaluation, propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing for and representing the City in judicial hearings including settlement conferences, trials and in appellate courts. Among other duties, this position will focus on proactive lawsuits and other actions to protect and advance the rights and interests of Oakland residents with the goals of addressing discrimination and securing economic, environmental and social justice.
For more information and a full job application, go to: http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html 

(Posted 8/23/18) 

 

 

Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Deputy City Attorney II or III Rent Program/Code Enforcement

The City Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified individual with knowledge and expertise in municipal law. The position will work in practice areas including rent regulations and landlord/tenant law (such as evictions, renting and remedies), code enforcement, public nuisance, administrative hearings and other practice areas that may include, but not be limited to, affirmative litigation, constitutional issues (due process, equal protection, privileges & immunities, right to travel, residency requirements) and providing advice on a wide range of issues such as conflicts, ethics, contracting, drafting and researching legislation, regulations and policies. Experience providing advice to Boards/Commissions and/or City Councils, ordinance and regulation drafting, administrative procedures (including administrative remedies and rule-making) and litigation (including writs, appeals and affirmative litigation) is desirable. For more information and the full announcement, go to: http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html 

(Posted 7/27/18)  

 

Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Deputy City Attorney III or IV Land Use
The Oakland City Attorney's Office seeks a well-qualified, motivated attorney with significant land use experience for a Deputy City Attorney III or Deputy City Attorney IV level in the Office's Advisory Division. The ideal candidate will have substantial California land use experience, either developed in-house (city, county, other governmental organization, or for a private company) or in a law firm with strong municipal land use expertise. The candidate should have knowledge and significant experience, including the ability quickly and effectively to perform at an advanced level, in CEQA/NEPA, the California Planning and Zoning Law and the Subdivision Map Act.  A strong working knowledge of municipal law basics, such as the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act and the Public Records Act is desired.  Expertise in handling land use writs in both trial and appellate courts and suits seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as considerable Planning Commission experience also are desirable. For more information and a full application, go to: http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html

(Posted 7/26/18)  

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