events/news + affiliate happenings
2021 memberships expired December 31st. Don't forget your OCAABA membership entitles you to free membership with NAPABA and discounts on OCAABA events!

OCAABA CHARITY FEUD - Deadline to sign up is January 31st
Sign up as a team of 3 or as an individual. See details below.
OCSC Court Notices
Remote Appearance Procedures/ Information
The Orange County Superior Court is offering the opportunity to their justice partners and the general public to appear remotely in various case-types. Please review the letter by Presiding Judge Erick L. Larsh and Chief Executive Officer David Yamasaki, providing information and details on how to access this opportunity.
 
Remote Appearance Information
In an effort to simplify access to the new rules and procedures, the Court has created a webpage with all necessary information. Click here
The deadline to sign up for the forthcoming OCAABA Charity Feud tournament has been extended to January 31st. Teams will consist of 3 people (team members do not need to be from the same firm/company). We will also create teams from individuals who would like to participate.
 
The entry fee is $100 for a team of 3 or $35 for an individual. A donation will be made to the chosen charity of the winning team.
 
Email contactus@ocaaba.org if you are interested in participating.
UPCOMING AFFILIATE EVENTS
January 19 | 12-1 pm | VIRTUAL

CAPAJA and CAL-APABA "Why I Decided to Run - Inspirational Stories of Elected APA Judges" Hon. Joanne Motoike will serve as moderator for this program.
January 20 | 5-6 pm | VIRTUAL

January 24 | 4-5 pm | VIRTUAL

A national rally will take place on the Jan. 30 anniversary of the death of 84-year old Thai grandfather Vicha Ratanapakdee, commemorating Mr. Ratanapakdee, the hundreds of victims of anti-Asian violence, and the thousands of persons subjected to anti-Asian hate. Current Locations: San Francisco, Atlanta, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles
January 30 | 11 am PT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET | IN PERSON

This CLE webinar will explore the legal responsibilities of public schools to address and eradicate anti-Asian bullying and harassment.
February 3 | 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET | VIRTUAL

Join the NAPABA community to deepen your commitment to your New Year intentions.
February 16 | 11 am PT / 2 pm ET | VIRTUAL

February 16 | 12-1 pm | VIRTUAL

These tours are available throughout the year and will show certain sites and markers that reveal the history that helped to make California the first state to outlaw school segregation in 1947, helping pave the way to the landmark Supreme court case Brown v. Board of Education.
February dates - 19th and 26th | IN PERSON

DOJ "Meet the Civil Division”
This Department of Justice outreach and recruiting event will be a moderated panel discussion with Civil Assistant US Attorneys. For more information or to register email Matthew Barragan Matthew.Barragan@usdoj.gov | Flyer
January 21 | 12-1 pm | VIRTUAL

Inviting API law students to meet and connect with judicial officers. RSVP by 2/11
February 24 | 5:30 pm | VIRTUAL

March 12 | 5-8 pm | IN PERSON

The National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys 16th Annual Conference will be in person following all CDC and NYC guidelines. The New York City location will be announced soon. 
April 29 to May 1 | IN PERSON

May 26-30 | IN PERSON
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