LACBA's Amicus Briefs Committee reviews proposals for the briefs, makes recommendations to the Trustees on whether the Los Angeles County Bar Association should participate in such briefs, and provides comments on the substance of briefs LACBA files.

Amicus Briefs Roster

Amicus Briefs Guidelines

Amicus Briefs
Listed in chronological order with the most recent on top.

March 1, 2013: United States of America v. Windsor amicus brief

March 1, 2013: People v. Stender

• amicus letter in support of review
• amicus letter requesting depublication

September 20, 2012: U.S./Inspector General of Legal Services Corporation (LSC) v. California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) amicus brief

July 18, 2012: In re Sergio C. Garcia on Admission amicus brief

March 16, 2012: Little v. Amber Hotel Company amicus letter in support of review

February 9, 2012: In re Estate of Duke amicus letter in support of review

March 2, 2011: Fireman’s Fund v. Superior Court of Los Angeles amicus brief

October 25, 2010: Perry v. Schwarzenegger amicus brief

April 14, 2010: In Re Conservatorship of Roy Whitley amicus brief

April 13, 2009: Marriage of Yuen amicus letter

Jan 14, 2009: Strauss v. Horton (Prop 8) amicus brief

December 9, 2008: Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles amicus letter

November 17, 2008: Chavez v. City of Los Angeles amicus brief

September 26, 2007: In Re Marriage Cases amicus brief