April 15, 2013: The Honorable Lee Smalley Edmon Named as the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s 2013 Outstanding Jurist
April 8, 2013: The Late U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens to Receive the Center for Civic Mediations's Louis M. Brown Conflict Prevention Award
April 5, 2013: LACBA 2013-2014 Officer and Board of Trustees Nominees
October 25, 2012: Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium Explores "Hidden Treasures" in Today's Real Estate Market
November 13, 2012: LACBA Full Military Dress Armed Forces Ball to Support Pro Bono Legal Services for Veterans
October 25, 2012: Benjamin S. Crocker Symposium Explores "Hidden Treasures" in Today's Real Estate Market
October 10, 2012: Judges and Attorneys Visit L.A. County High Schools for LACBA’s 11th Annual Dialogues on Freedom to Lead Students in Debating the Balancing of Personal Freedom with Security
October 2, 2012: LACBA Board of Trustees Adopts a Resolution in Support of California's Proposition 34
May 3, 2012: Public Interest Lawyer Richard A. Rothschild to Receive the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award
April 12, 2012: The Honorable Audrey B. Collins named the 2012 Outstanding Jurist by the Los Angeles County Bar Association
November 9, 2011: 2011 Dialogues on Freedom
May 5, 2011: County Counsel Andrea Sheridan Ordin to receive the Los Angeles County Bar Association's highest honor, the Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award
April 25, 2011: The Honorable Charles W. McCoy, Jr. Selected as the Recipient of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's 2011 Outstanding Jurist Award
April 4, 2011: Los Angeles County Board of Trustees appoints Pepperdine University School of Law Professor Christine Goodman as a new Trustee
March 29, 2011: LACBA Announces Officer and Board of Trustee Nominees
March 3, 2011: Domestic Violence Project Commemorates 25 Years of Helping Victims and Their Families - Honors Sheriff Lee Baca, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Presiding Judge Lee Edmon and the Honorable Margaret Morrow
January 18, 2011: The Los Angeles County Bar Association mourns the passing of James R. Robie, a Beloved Leader and Litigator in the Los Angeles Legal Community
October 20, 2010: Dialogues on Freedom Addresses the Rights of Students in Public Schools
August 4, 2010: Environmental Law Section Receives the ABA’s Award for Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law and Policy.
July 15, 2010 :LACBA’s President Alan Steinbrecher Acknowledges the Effectiveness of Court Staff Furlough Days Now Ending in August, Press Release
May 11, 2010: The Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces Criminal Justice Awards Dinner Honorees
May 5, 2010: The Final Report Of The 2010 Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee Of The Los Angeles County Bar Association
April 19, 2010 Los Angeles County Bar Announces Officer and Board Nominees
April 8, 2010: Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) will celebrate the achievements of four stellar honorees at its 17th Annual Awards Dinner on May 5, 2010, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles.
February 1, 2010: Bench Meets Bar Event
November 11, 2009: The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) announced today that the newly-elected City Attorney Carmen Trutanich will address his vision for the City Attorney’s Office with young attorneys from across the city.
November 2, 2009: LACBA Selects a New Executive Director
September 24, 2009: LACBA Grand Opening Celebration.
September 1, 2009: Emergency information and free legal consultations and referrals.
September 1, 2009: LACBA announces its continued partnership with the Los Angeles Superior Court and the Los Angeles Unified School District to present the 8th Annual Dialogues on Freedom on September 16th.
August 25, 2009: Community outreach program announced.
July 27, 2009: County Bar Takes Position On FTC “Red Flag” Rule
May 28, 2009: Search for new Executive Director
June 16, 2009: Government Law Day: “Rewards and Realities of Public Service”
May 28, 2009: Search for new Executive Director
May 18, 2009: DRS Youth Program Coordinator Named Mediation Staff Professional of the Year
May 12, 2009: Memorable Moments in Legal History: The First O.J. Simpson Trial and its Impact on Law and Our Courts!
April 28, 2009: Dispute Resolution Services to Honor Gilbert Cates, CPR Institute, Hon. Lee Smalley Edmon, and Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra LLP At 16th Annual Awards Dinner
April 27, 2009: FREE To the Public Foreclosure Counseling Clinic.
April 20, 2009: Los Angeles County Bar Association Nominees Announced.
April 16, 2009: The Los Angeles County Bar Association Will Be a Central Collection Facility for "Food from the Bar"
April 16, 2009: The Los Angeles County Bar Association Criminal Justice Awards Dinner Honorees Announced.
February 19, 2009: The Los Angeles County Bar Association announced today that it is relocating the LACBA facilities and will begin operating at 1055 West 7th Street, 27th Floor in Los Angeles on March 16, 2009.
December 30, 2008:
November 19, 2008: LACBA’s Amicus urges California Supreme Court to grant petitions for Writs of Mandate regarding Proposition 8.
November 19, 2008: Wildfire victims can receive free referrals to attorneys and legal services agencies.
October 27, 2008: The Los Angeles County Bar Associations’ Judicial Election Evaluations Committee performs an important civic duty by informing the public, including the legal profession, as to the qualifications of candidates running for judicial office in Los Angeles County. Learn more
Remember to Vote on November 4th: LACBA Board of Trustees Votes to Oppose Proposition 8.
September 11 Commemorative Seventh Annual Dialogues on Freedom Presented to LAUSD High School Students
September 9, 2008: The Los Angeles County Bar Association announced that the seventh annual Dialogues on Freedom will take place on September 11, 2008. This annual program is sponsored by the LACBA and the Los Angeles Superior Court in cooperation with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Click here.
Los Angeles, May 6, 2008: Regarding the June judicial elections in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Bar Association announces its 2008 Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee Report. Click here.
Wildfire victims in need of legal assistance can obtain free referrals to experienced attorneys and legal services agencies through the Los Angeles County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS).(10/25/07) The bar is waiving the normal referral fee for wildfire victims, and attorneys in the program provide the first 30 minutes of consultation free of charge. Click Here.
Commemorative Sixth Annual Dialogues on Freedom
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announced today that the sixth annual Dialogues on Freedom will take place on September 11, 2007. This annual program is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Los Angeles Superior Court in cooperation with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Click Here.
Superior Court Security: The Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge J. Stephen Czuleger; and the Executive Officer of the Court, John Clarke; will make a very important presentation regarding Court security issues at the Los Angeles County Bar Association Board of Trustees Meeting — to be held Wednesday, August 22, 2007. Click Here
New Association President: Gretchen M. Nelson
The Los Angeles County Bar Association is proud to announce that Gretchen M. Nelson will become LACBA's 129th President. Ms. Nelson will be sworn in at an installation dinner. Click Here
County Bar To Install New Leaders June 28th, 2007
The Los Angeles County Bar Association will be holding its 2007 Installation Dinner on Thursday June 28, 2007 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 5:00p.m. reception and dinner at 6:00p.m. Click Here
Historic Vote by Board of Trustees, Los Angeles, April 3, 2007. Charles E. Michaels, President of LACBA announced that the LACBA Board of Trustees at their Board meeting on Thursday March 29th, voted unanimously on a request by the Senior Lawyers Committee to become a section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Click Here
2006 Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee Report
The Los Angeles County Bar Announces 2006 Judicial Evaluations (09/20/06) In relation to the November judicial elections in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Bar Association announces its 2006 Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee Report. Click Here
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces The 2006 California State Appellate Elections Evaluations (09/19/06) In anticipation of the upcoming November Appellate Elections, the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is releasing its evaluations of the California Court of Appeals Justices up for voter approval in the upcoming election in the 2nd District, which includes Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo. Click Here.
Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) Inaugurates Lecture Honoring Judge Robert I. Weil (9/8/06) The late Superior Court Judge Robert I. Weil will be honored on September 25, 2006 with the establishment of the DRS Robert I. Weil Lecture under the auspices of Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS). Click Here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces 2006 Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Legislative Update and Law Student Award Luncheon (08/31/06) LACBA, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section announced the recipients of the Third Annual Law Student Excellence Awards for 2005 & 2006 in commercial and bankruptcy law. Click Here.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces LawBiz Management Co. Named as a Member Benefit Provider (08/24/06) In a joint announcement today, LawBiz Management Co. and Los Angeles County Bar Association announced a new relationship by which LACBA members will have access to the management skills and practice guides made available by LawBiz and noted law practice management expert, Ed Poll. Click Here.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association Launches The Court Navigator Suite of Court Services (07/10/06) The Los Angeles County Bar Association today announced the launch of the Court Navigator suite of services; which includes the Searchable Superior Court Civil Register, Daily Case Type Elert, Daily Case Filings Elert, Name Watch and Case Watch. Click Here.
The Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces 2006 Judicial Evaluations, Click here (05/15/06)
2006 LACBA Installation Dinner (6/9/2006) --The Los Angeles County Bar Association today announced its 2006 LACBA Installation Dinner. The dinner will include the installation of Charles E. Michaels as President as well as the installation of Officers and Board of Trustees members. Click here
LegalTech West Coast (5/31/2006) --The Los Angeles County Bar Association, the largest local voluntary bar in the nation, is scheduled to exhibit in LegalTech West Coast 2006. LegalTech, sponsored by ALM Events, is the largest and most important legal technology event of the year. Click here
DRS Dinner (5/19/2006) --International Crisis Group, the internationally renowned non-governmental organization dedicated to the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflict worldwide, will be honored by Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services at its 13th Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Click here
Los Angeles – April 3, 2006
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announced today the particulars of the special dinner celebrating Chief Justice Ronald M. George first decade as Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. The Los Angeles County Bar Association along with Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Dispute Resolution Services, Legal Aid of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Pro Bono Council, Neighborhood Legal Services and Public Counsel are honoring the Chief Justice in the milestone. (adobe pdf) (April 3, 2006) Click here.
2005 Statement of Diversity Goals and Principles
The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), in conjunction with LACBA’s Committee on Diversity in the Profession, established the 2005 Statement of Diversity Goals and Principles, to affirm and address the profound need to support diversity in law firms through Los Angeles County. (adobe pdf) (February 28, 2006) Click here.
International Gala and Awards Ceremony
The Los Angeles County Bar presents an International Gala and Awards Ceremony Celebrating Our Diversity and Honoring Public Figures and Advocates. (adobe pdf) (October 22, 2005) Click here.
“Day at the Races” to benefit the Barrister’s Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announces a “Day at the Races” to benefit the Barrister’s Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project. (adobe pdf) (September 16, 2005) Click here.
Edith R. Matthai to Become President of County Bar
The Los Angeles County Bar Association is proud to announce that Edith R. Matthai will become LACBA’s 127th President. Matthai will be sworn in at an installation reception on June 20, 2005 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel. (adobe pdf) (June 13, 2005) Click here
Los Angeles Superior Court Rules Clarify Court Rules Re: Cell Phones Enabled with Camera Usage in Courts
(adobe pdf) (March 9, 2005) Click here
Local Youth Develops New Outlook on Life
Named Outstanding Youth Volunteer by County Board of Supervisors. The Los Angeles County Bar Association addresses the need for proven solutions through Dispute Resolution Services Peer Mediation Program. (Adobe PDF) (March 3, 2005) Click here.
John K. Van de Kamp Selected for Los Angeles County Bar's Highest Honor
John K. Van de Kamp, partner in the law firm of Dewey Ballantine LLP and current President of the State Bar of California, has been named the recipient of the 2005 Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award, the Los Angeles County Bar Association's highest honor (adobe pdf) (March 1, 2005) Click here
County Bar Forms Blue Ribbon Commission on Improving the Superior Court
(adobe pdf) (February 24, 2005) Click here
LACBA Announces New Executive Director of
Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS)
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announced the selection of Tobi Inlender as the new Executive Director of Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS).(Los Angeles, November 30, 2004) Click here
New LACBA Executive Director Selected
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announces the selection of Stuart A. Forsyth as its new executive director. (November 18, 2004) Click here
Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. to be honored by Richard Riordan and California Dispute Resolution Counsel
The Los Angeles County Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS) will be honored by the California Dispute Resolution Counsel (CDRC) as the recipient of its Community Access to Justice Award. Past Mayor, and current California Secretary of Education, Richard Riordan will present the award to DRS at CDRC’s 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner to be held at the Los Angeles Athletic Club on the evening of November 5th. (November 1, 2004) Click here
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces Courtroom Connect As A New Member Benefit Provider
The Los Angeles County Bar Association, the largest local voluntary bar in the nation, announced today the addition of a new member benefit provider to its sponsored family of quality products and services. (September 9, 2004) Click here
Executive Director Rich Walch to leave LACBA in January
The Los Angeles County Bar Association has announced that Rich Walch will leave the Los Angeles County Bar Association in early January, after serving more than 20 years as Executive Director. (September 1, 2004) Click here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces the Formation of the Shattuck-Price Award Committee
The Los Angeles County Bar Association, the largest local voluntary bar in the nation, announced today the formation of its Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award Committee. The Shattuck-Price Outstanding Lawyer Award is presented by the Los Angeles County Bar Association to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to improving the administration of justice in Los Angeles County (August 30, 2004) Click here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces E-chx, Inc. As A New Member Benefit Provider
Law firms of all sizes have searched for a quality low cost solution to their payroll service needs. Through this special arrangement, LACBA has teamed with E-chx to provide the solution. (July 21, 2004) Click here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Announces 2004-2005 Board of Trustees and Execute Committee Members
The Los Angeles County Bar Association is proud to announce its slate of new executive committee members (including board officers) and trustees for 2004 - 2005. (July 12, 2004) Click here.
John J. Collins Becomes President of County Bar
The Los Angeles County Bar Association is proud to announce the ascension of John J. Collins to the Presidency of the organization. Collins became LACBA’s 126th President on July 1, 2004. Click here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Immigration Section Announces Immigration Outreach to be Featured on Law Day, April 30th, 2004
The Los Angeles County Bar Association today announced its annual immigration outreach held in conjunction with Law Day activities held around the county. This is a very important public service presented by the County Bar’s Immigration Section, click here
The "Helping HandBook" to Wildfire Victims
The Los Angeles County Bar Association announces the release and availability of the "Helping HandBook". (December 2, 2003) Click here.
Attorney General Bill Lockyer Keynotes Environmental Law Symposium
Attorney General Lockyer is featured at the event focusing on the hottest topics in this years second symposium on environmental law. The program was held November 14, 2003. To access the release, click here.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers "Ask-A-Lawer" Program Featured on Law Day, May 3, 2003
The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Barristers in conjunction with community bar associations throughout the greater Los Angeles area will offer its free "Ask-A-Lawyer" program on Saturday, May 3, 2003 in honor of National Law Day. This program will provide the general public with a pre-brief legal consultation on a "walk-up" basis as well as provide information on legal resources, click here.
County Bar Blue Ribbon Task Force Rampart-Related Report
The Los Angeles County Bar Association's Blue Ribbon Task Force chaired by United States District Court Judge Audrey Collins and comprised of 24 members has issued its final report with recommendations for policy, procedural and statutory reforms to California's criminal justice system, click here.
County Bar Responds to Senate Judiciary Committee Concerning Federal Judicial Nominations
The President of the Los Angeles County Bar Association sent a letter to the Committee dealing with the attacks on nominees based on legal briefs drafted or co-authored while acting as an advocate for a client. To access the press release dated March 28, 2003 click here. For a full copy of the letter click here.
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