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November 9, 2017 Newsletter
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NOVEMBER 14TH -
"Three Must-Know GCs In OC" Annual Mixer
Please join us for our "Three Must-Know GCs in OC" Annual Mixer which will be hosted by the OCAABA In-House Counsel Committee on Tuesday, November 14th.
Registration is limited to
In-House Counsel Attorneys and OCAABA Attorney Members.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Scott Akamine, General Counsel & Secretary, Incipio LLC
Lisa Hatton Harrington, General Counsel, ASICS America
Wendy Peterson, General Counsel, Knobbe Martens
There is no cost to attend this event. Space is limited.
First come, first served.
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SAVE THE DATE:
DECEMBER 9TH - ANNUAL HOLIDAY DIM SUM PARTY
OCAABA will hold its Annual Holiday Dim Sum Party on December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Families are welcome to attend this event.
Contact OCAABA for sponsorship opportunities.
FULL DETAILS TBA
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Have News to Share?
If you have news to share to our membership, please email contactus@ocaaba.org to include the news in our next newsletter.
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Affiliate Events
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November 10th - MCLE: OCWLA Lunch "
The Basics of Presenting Evidence"
The Orange County Women Lawyers Association ("OCWLA") will host a lunch presentation on "The Basics of Presenting Evidence" with the Hon. Terri K. Flynn-Peister on November 10th from 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine, 2607 Main Street, Irvine. Judge Flynn-Peister will cover general concepts regarding evidence and the basics of presenting evidence in court for organized and efficient trials and hearings. From thoughts to consider from the outset of a new case, to compiling and presenting evidence, this is an informative session that applies to all areas of law. The presentation will include a catered lunch.
One Hour General MCLE Credit.
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November 15th - SABA Fall Orange County Mixer
South Asian Bar Association of Southern California ("SABA-SC") invites members and non-members to attend their Fall Orange County Mixer on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
Location: Crowell & Moring LLP, 3 Park Plaza, 20th Floor, Irvine.
RSVP required by November 8, 2017
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December 5th -
OCBA Specialty Credit Night
OCBA Specialty Credit Night - Earn credits for three specialties in one night! December 5th from 5:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Topics:
Race, Hollywood and the Law
Associate Justice Eileen C. Moore, Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three
The Judges' Role: Attorney Substance Abuse under RPC 3.110
Hon. Luis A. Rodriguez (Ret.), ADR Services, Inc.
Navigating the Perilous Waters of the Attorney-Client Privilege
Scott B. Garner, Umberg/Zipser LLP, Co-Chair, OCBA Professionalism & Ethics Committee
Todd W. Smith, Umberg/Zipser LLP
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December 7th - OCHBA
Annual Holiday Meeting of Members & Toy Drive
The Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County ("OCHBA") presents a Holiday Meeting of Members & Toy Drive on December 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Location TBA
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December 12th - OCWLA 2017 OCWLA Holiday Celebration & Installation Dinner
Orange County Women Lawyers Association invite you to their Installation of the 2018 Board of Directors & Holiday Celebration honoring Community Service Awardee Project Military Sexual Trauma at Veterans Legal Institute.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Avenue of the Arts Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa.
Collections:
Small denominational gift cards ($5, $10, $20) benefiting Collaborative Courts Foundation
Uncooked pasta benefiting Catarina's Club
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January 8th Deadline - Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 2018 MTO Fellows Program
Applications are now open for the 2018 MTO Fellows Program. This program is an important initiative of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP designed to encourage, promote and support a community of individuals who contribute to the diversity of the legal profession. The program is intended for individuals seeking to start law school in Fall 2019 (college juniors or seniors as of Spring 2018, or individuals who have already graduated).
Application deadline: January 8, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. PT
Click
here to learn more about the 2018 MTO Fellows Program.
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January 18th - OCBA Judges' Night and Annual Meeting
Save the date for the Orange County Bar Association's ("OCBA") 2018 Judges' Night and Annual Meeting featuring the installation of Nikki P. Miliband, Esq. as 2018 OCBA President, as well as the installation of the OCBA Officers and Directors and the OCBA Charitable Fund Directors. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Franklin G. West Award, the highest honor bestowed by the OCBA.
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January 26th Deadline -
Orange County Grand Juror Applications Now Being Accepted
The Court is accepting applications for the Orange County Grand Jury. A new 19-member Grand Jury will be empaneled for a one-year term that begins June 29, 2018. To qualify to serve on the Grand Jury, you must be a resident of Orange County for at least a year, a United States citizen, at least 18 years old, in possession of sound judgment, and have sufficient knowledge of English. Interested citizens must apply by January 26, 2018. Grand jurors receive a $50 per day stipend, mileage reimbursement, and onsite parking.
The application form and additional information are available on the Grand Jury website at www.ocgrandjury.org, by calling the Grand Jury Hotline at 657-622-6747, or in person at the Jury Commissioner's Office, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, 92701.
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Opportunities
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NEW POSTINGS
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Inner City Law Center Seeks Staff Attorneys for its Homeless Veterans Project and for Disability Benefits
Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm on Skid Row. The center combats slum housing and develops strategies to end homelessness. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, their professional staff of 55 (including 30 attorneys) fights for justice for low-income tenants, working-poor families, people who are disabled or homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, and homeless veterans.
Pri
ority will be given to applications received by November 19, 2017. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Priority will be given to applications received by November 21, 2017. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
(Posted 11/9/17)
Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Deputy City Attorney V Code Enforcement, General Public Safety and Rent-Related Matters
The Oakland City Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated
individual to serve as Deputy City Attorney V for Code Enforcement, General Public Safety and Rent-Related matters.
More info (Posted 11/9/17)
State of California OAG Opportunities
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to fill attorney positions throughout the State of California. Click the link below for a PDF listing of the most current Deputy Attorney General series vacancies. If you are interested in applying, postmark your application on or before the deadline. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlinks under the "Link" column.
Click here for listing. (Posted 11/3/17)
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PAST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law Seeks Lecturer of Estate Planning
Chapman University seeks applications for a Part-Time Lecturer of Estate Planning for the Spring 2018 semester. This two-unit course covers both small and large estates, with consideration of lifetime and testamentary dispositions of property, the use of the marital and charitable bequests, and the use of life insurance. The course will also look at the drafting and use of estate planning documents, such as wills, inter vivos trusts, insurance trusts, living wills and durable powers of attorney and provide an overview of special issues for estates including substantial closely held business interests. This course is listed for both JD and LLM in Taxation students.
https://webfarm.chapman.edu/jobs/job.aspx?id=907
(Posted 10/25/17)
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Seeks Mid-Level Media Associate (LA)
The Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire a mid-level associate attorney to join its nationally recognized Media Law practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in a large law firm in the areas of media and entertainment law, including copyright, trademark, right of publicity, defamation, and/or privacy litigation. Experience with pre-publication and pre-broadcast review and daily development and production counseling for studios, television networks and production companies is strongly preferred.
school transcript.
(Posted 10/17/17)
PLC Seeks Full-time Staff Attorney for the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit
The Public Law Center ("PLC") seeks a full-time Staff Attorney for its Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit. This position will provide quality legal services to low-income residents of Orange County and work collaboratively with other PLC staff to serve low-income residents. The attorney will work directly with the Directing Attorney, other members of the Housing Unit, and the Director of Litigation, Advocacy, and Training in a wide variety of tasks involved in complex litigation related to the housing needs for low-income Orange County residents, including where applicable, investigation, factual and legal research, discovery,
briefing, witness preparation, and oral and written advocacy.
More details
(Posted 10/16/17)
Prosper Portland Seeks Assistant General Counsel
Prosper Portland, the economic and urban development agency for the City of Portland, Oregon currently has an opening for an Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Department. This person will provide expert legal support to the agency on a broad range of subjects including commercial real estate, finance, and public agency law. Please find below a job announcement for this position.
More details
(Posted 10/13/17)
University of California, Office of the President - Oakland, CA Seeks Managing Counsel, Litigation and Capital Strategies
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel-Litigation and Capital Strategies, the Managing Counsel-Capital Strategies manages construction, land use, and real estate practice areas, as well as providing direct client service. Serves as a resource to subordinates on highly complex legal matters or problems; advises and renders opinions to senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy; works with representatives of the campus on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements. Acts as liaison with outside legal firms. Represents the organization and oversee outside counsel in certain litigation. Keeps informed on legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University or the construction and land use legal practices.
Application Deadline: November 10th.
Click
here for complete job description and application instructions.
(Posted 10/6/17)
Oakland City Attorney's Office Seeks Deputy City Attorney II, III or IV Litigation
The Office of the Oakland City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual for a Deputy City Attorney II, III or IV position in the Office's Litigation Division. Significant litigation experience including writ and appellate experience is desirable for the position of Deputy City Attorney II, III or IV with placement depending on experience. Open until filled. Click
here for more information and the full application.
(Posted 10/4/17)
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Seeks Junior Associate Attorney for its LA Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group
The Los Angeles office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire a junior associate attorney to join its Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one years' transactional experience. Real Estate experience with due diligence evaluation and review of title and survey documents, acquisitions and dispositions, and development is preferred but not required. Requirements also include excellent academic credentials and active membership, in good standing, of the California Bar.
We would appreciate you specifying where you heard about this position.We are not accepting recruiter or third party submissions at this time.
More info
(Posted 10/3/17)
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Department of Justice Attorney Vacancies
Click the link below for an updated list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions the DOJ may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.
To learn more about Justice and legal careers available, please visit the DOJ website at
www.justice.gov/careers/legal/.
In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you are a law student or know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please review the many opportunities featured at
www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html.
PLC Pro Bono Case List
The Public Law Center (PLC) has an
ongoing (as of October 26, 2017) case list for individuals in need of pro bono representation. The PLC staff can answer any questions you may have related to your case to support you in your pro bono representation; locate a mentor to help you; supply you with samples and manuals (some case types excluded); provide translation support in Spanish and Vietnamese; and arrange for office space for you to meet with your client at PLC. For questions contact: Leigh Ferrin 714.541.1010, extension 290. Visit the PLC website
Volunteer page.
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