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OCAABA Events/Opportunities
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AUGUST 1ST - CALIFORNIA APA BAR ASSOCIATIONS' RECEPTION
HONORING JOSHUA GROBAN
OCAABA is proud to co-sponsor the California APA Bar Associations' Reception Honoring Joshua Groban on August 1st from 6pm-8:30pm.
Location: Bonaventure Brewing Company, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 Figueroa Street in Los Angeles.
Open to all! Judges, attorneys, and law students free.
$20 for non-legal professionals
Sponsored by Aptus Court Reporting
Co-Sponsored by
APABA, APAWLA, CAPAJA, JABA, OCAABA, PABA, SABA, and SCCLA.
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AUGUST 11TH - OCAABA WINE TASTING
Join OCAABA for a Wine Tasting Mixer at the Tustin location of
Total Wine. Cheese and crackers will be provided.
Space is limited, so early registration is advised!
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SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 11TH - OCAABA DAY AT PLC'S SEALOP
The Public Law Center's South East Asian Legal Outreach Program (SEALOP) provides free civil legal assistance at the BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Inc., 13950 Milton Ave. Suite 301, Westminster, CA 92683.
Clinics take place on the second Saturday of every month from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys and Vietnamese-English translators are needed.
If you are interested in volunteering, use the links below or
A list of cases will be e-mailed the week of the clinic to those interested in volunteering.
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AUGUST 16TH - OCHBA ANNUAL END OF SUMMER MIXER
OCAABA is proud to be a sponsor of OCHBA's Annual End of Summer Mixer at Hector's On Broadway, 409 N Broadway, Santa Ana, Aug 16th from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
A portion of proceeds will go toward providing support for individuals and families in immigration detention.
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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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July 31 Deadline - 2018 NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) has announced its inaugural Leadership Advancement Program. This is a year-long program to develop mid-career Asian Pacific American attorneys' leadership skills, while providing an opportunity to foster genuine relationships with peers within the profession, especially between in-house counsel (IHC) and law firm attorneys. This year, the program will be held in San Francisco, in partnership with the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA Bay Area). The program will commence with a weekend of teambuilding and leadership training in San Francisco, from Friday, Sept. 21, through midday Sunday, Sept. 23. The first day will consist of leadership assessments and team building. The second day will be led by Ascend, the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian membership organization for business professionals in North America, which will include training on how to obtain senior leadership positions in corporations and law firms and how to transcend the unique hurdles facing Asian Pacific Americans. The last half-day is devoted to launching team-based community projects that will allow participants to forge meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships. Applications will be accepted through July 31.
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August 3 Deadline - OCBA Call for Nominations: 2018 Harmon G. Scoville Award
Nominations are currently being accepted by the Orange County Bar Association for the 2018 Harmon G. Scoville Award. This prestigious award was established in 1990, in honor of the retiring Appellate Court Presiding Justice Harmon G. Scoville.
The nominee must be a member of the Orange County legal community whose career exemplifies the highest standards of the legal profession and who has significantly contributed to the Orange County Bar Association and championed our constitutional system of justice.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018.
For more information and instructions on how to apply, please download the nomination form. To view the complete list of past honorees, click here.
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August 3-4 - NCVAA 12th Annual Conference
The 12th Annual National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA) is co-hosted this year with the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Georgia August 3rd and 4th in Atlanta, Georgia.
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August 15 - OCWLA Women Judges Reception
Join Orange County Women Lawyers Association (OCWLA) for an event celebrating and encouraging the advancement of women on the bench on Wednesday, August 15th at Chapter One Local, 227 N Broadway, Santa Ana from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Hosted appetizers, wine & beer will be served.
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August 16 & 17 - 2018 NAPABA Western Regional Conference
The Asian American Bar Association of Las Vegas is hosting this year's NAPABA Western Regional Conference at the Park MGM in Las Vegas. There will be an evening reception on August 16, followed by a full day of CLE sessions on August 17.
Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Park MGM from Aug. 16-19. Room rates will range from $114 to $214 a night for a standard room. The cut-off date for reservations within this block is July 24. The special room rates will be available until July 24 or until the group has sold out, whichever comes first.
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September 16 - OCHBA Annual Judge's BBQ
The OC Hispanic Bar Association's (OCHBA) will hold its Annual Judge's BBQ on Sunday, September 16th from 2-5 pm at a private residence in Orange County. Registration requested by September 10th.
MORE INFO
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October 7-12 - IBA Annual Conference Rome 2018
The 2018 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference will be held in Rome, the Eternal City. Founded nearly 3,000 years ago, the city is renowned for its ancient ruins, classical architecture, renaissance palazzos and baroque fountains. Rome is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city and will provide an elegant backdrop for the IBA Annual Conference.
As the saying goes 'all roads lead to Rome' and the conference will bring together delegates from all over the world for the largest and most prestigious event for international lawyers, providing an abundance of business and networking opportunities, not to mention the chance to explore one of the most fascinating cities on Earth. Early registration ends July 20th.
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Opportunities
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NEW POSTINGS
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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 a listing with links. (Posted 7/13/18)
University of California, Office of the President - Posting for Senior Counsel, Litigation
University of California, Office of the President is seeking Senior Counsel, Litigation. The position will involve providing substantial expertise in support of general liability civil litigation; working closely with outside counsel in developing case strategy consistent with University policy and protocols; independently handling a full range of legal matters and projects, including the most complex and those of substantial importance and impact to the University; interpreting complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity; providing functional advice to senior managers and campus stakeholders concerning risk assessment, liability, and damages; acting as a liaison among outside counsel, campus counsel, campus risk managers, and other campus constituents; and drafting, reviewing, and revising discovery documents, pleadings, and briefs. For more information: https://jobs.universityofcalifornia.edu/ and input "Senior Counsel, Litigation" in the Keywords section.
(Posted 7/12/18)
Oakland City Attorney's Office -Deputy City Attorney III or IV General Government, Municipal Finance & Tax
The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney for the position of Deputy City Attorney III or Deputy City Attorney IV with expertise in the municipal finance, revenue, bonds, taxation, fees and assessments. The incumbent may perform a wide range of duties involving municipal finance, revenue, taxes and fees, formation of special assessment and other districts, preparation of ballot measures, parliamentary procedure, public meetings, public records laws, constitutional law, charter interpretations, and other practice areas. For more information and a full job announcement, go to: http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html
(Posted 7/10/18)
City of Anaheim Deputy City Attorney II Employment Announcement
The City of Anaheim seeks a dynamic and dedicated Deputy City Attorney II for the City Attorney's Office Criminal Prosecution section. The Deputy City Attorney performs a wide variety of professional legal duties and provides staff assistance to a Senior City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorney with legal activities involving criminal law and represents the City in criminal law matters. Candidates must possess at least two years of responsible criminal law and criminal trial experience as a licensed attorney and a member of the State Bar of California. Ideal candidates will possess extensive jury trial experience.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim/jobs/2134537/deputy-city-attorney-ii-misdemeanor-prosecution
(Posted 7/6/18)
ICLC Open Positions
Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm on Skid Row, looking for
extraordinary people to help end homelessness in Los Angeles.
Over the next six months, 30 talented and diverse lawyers, paralegals, and other staff will be added to the team. The following positions are available with a priority application deadline of July 15th, although they will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.
- Director of Litigation
- Homeless Prevention Project Staff Attorney
- Benefits Advocacy Hearings Staff Attorney
- Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project Staff Attorney
- Managing Attorney
- Benefits Advocacy Staff Attorney
- Homeless Veterans Project Staff Attorney
- Slum Housing Litigation Staff Attorney
http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/
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PAST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Mid to Senior-Level Corporate Transaction Associate - Restaurant/Food & Beverage (Portland, Seattle or San Francisco)
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an exceptional mid- to senior-level associate attorney with strong corporate finance and transactional skills to work directly with the leaders of its nationally-recognized restaurant and food & beverage industry business transactions practices based out of beautiful Portland, Oregon. The forward-thinking and mission-based groups represent the interests of nationally-known, leading, emerging, and mature companies in significant financing and M&A transactions.
https://careers.dwt.com/corporate-transactions-associate-attorney-restaurant-food-and-beverage-mid-to-senior-level-portland/job/8569760
(Posted 6/21/18)
Technology Transactions Attorney - Counsel (Seattle)
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks an attorney for its Seattle office with a minimum of ten years' experience in the areas of technology transactions, intellectual property, and related commercial contracts to join its Technology practice, focusing in the areas of software and related high technology. DWT's practice includes working with established companies and emerging company clients in many industries, including advertising, games, enterprise, cloud, software services, FinTech, health, digital media, and emerging technologies.
https://careers.dwt.com/technology-transaction-attorney-counsel-seattle/job/8541543
(Posted 6/21/18)
Oakland City Attorney Seeks DCA V General Government & Finance
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a top level attorney for the position of Deputy City Attorney V with expertise in municipal law. The attorney likely will supervise attorneys currently in the General Government & Finance Unit and possibly other practice areas. Relevant expertise includes general municipal law practice areas including municipal finance (bonds, taxation, fees, and assessments), public ethics, conflicts of interest, elections, open meetings, public records, parliamentary procedure, public contracting and city charter and constitutional law. Experience in supervising employees, labor/employment, and serving as counsel to City Council committees, boards and commissions is a plus. More info:
http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/AboutUs/job_ops.html
(Posted 6/13/18)
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PLC Pro Bono Case List
The Public Law Center (PLC) has an
ongoing (as of June 19, 2018) 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.
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.
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Thanks to our 2018-2019 Sponsors
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EMERALD
Buchalter | Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete |
Crowell & Moring | Dorsey & Whitney | Godes & Preis
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Union Bank | Western Digital | Western State College of Law
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ADR Services | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner | JAMS |
Judicate West | Robinson Calcagnie | Umberg Zipser
RUBY
ADR Office of Michelle A. Reinglass | Best Best & Krieger | Blackstone Discovery | Dubin Law Firm |
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy | Honyaku USA |
Kubota & Craig | Littler | Manatt | Nhan Vu | Premiere Bail Bonds | Right Choice Law | Rutan | Shulman Hodges & Bastian |
Smiley Wang-Ekvall Veritext | Wage Recovery Queen/Briana Kim
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