Litigation Section

Conducting Virtual Bench Trials

January 15, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Practicing law virtually has become the new normal. In the current environment, the best way to get to trial may be a virtual bench trial. Hear directly from Los Angeles Superior Court Supervising Judge of Civil Hon. David J. Cowan, and plaintiff and defense attorneys, who have all conducted virtual bench trials. Practice pointers, technical requirements, and strategy considerations for virtual trials will all be discussed. This program is a must attend for successfully practicing during the pandemic.

Speakers

Hon. David J. Cowan, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge
Lucia Coyoca, Mitchell Silberberg, Bio
Timothy Reynolds, Paul Hastings, Bio
Elise Sanguinetti, Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos, Bio
John Blumberg, Blumberg Law, Bio
Douglas N. Silverstein, Kesluk, Silverstein, Jacob & Morrison (moderator), Article

Via Zoom video conference, registrants will receive a link to join the video conference.

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Civility in the Courtroom and in the Practice of Law

January 25, 2021, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Please join us for an informative and entertaining panel discussion about our obligation to promote civility in our everyday practice and in the courtroom.

Via Zoom video conference, registrants will receive a link to join the video conference.

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LACBA Litigation Section Statement in Support of the Independence of the Judiciary

Statement
In light of recent statements challenging the legitimacy of judicial opinions, including opinions issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association reaffirms its support of an independent and impartial judiciary that is free from political influence and intimidation. The judiciary’s independence and impartiality are foundational to our constitutional democracy. We affirm the right to challenge a judge’s ruling for reasons based in fact, law, or policy. However, when robust criticism of the federal judiciary crosses into personal attacks or intimidation, it threatens to undermine public confidence in the fairness of our courts, the constitutional checks and balances underlying our government, and the preservation of our courts. Therefore, we must remain vigilant to protect the judiciary against attacks that seek to undermine the public’s confidence in the legitimacy of the courts and in the rule of law. In doing so, we stand together with the judiciary, which serves as a vital component of our government’s system of checks and balances.

Disclaimer
The Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association issues this statement in its name only and not on behalf of LACBA as a whole or any other Section or Committee thereof. Nor is this Statement issued on behalf of any member of the judiciary nor any other member of the Section for whom participation in the formulation of the position would conflict with that member's official or professional responsibilities. This statement was authorized by the private sector attorneys serving on the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Members of the Judiciary and employees of the City, State, or Federal Government who serve on the Litigation Section Executive Committee did not participate in the decision to issue this statement.