Call to Action: Improve Civility Among California Lawyers |
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In September, the California Civility Task Force, a joint project of the California Judges Association (CJA) and California Lawyers Association (CLA), released its initial report “Beyond the Oath: Recommendations for Improving Civility.” LACBA President Brad Pauley, Immediate Past President Tamila C. Jensen, and other LACBA members served on the Task Force and contributed to the preparation of its report and proposals.
The Task Force’s report illustrates the pressing need for a greater emphasis on civility in the practice of law in California. It also sets forth proposals designed to improve civility in the legal profession.
The LACBA Board of Trustees adopted a Resolution at its September 22, 2021 Board meeting in support of the Task Force’s recommendations.
LACBA urges you to review the Task Force's report and consider its recommendations. During the public comment period, consider providing comments in support of their adoption by the California State Bar. Together, we can do much to advance the work of improving civility among California lawyers.
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Dominguez and Meltzer Join Los Angeles Superior Court |
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Meet this year's Hispanic Heritage Month honorees and read how their careers and contributions have enriched our legal community. And, follow along online. From now until October 15, honorees are featured on LACBA's Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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Benefits of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act
Business and Professions Code 6200-6206, or the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act (MFAA), describes the procedure available to clients for disputing fees for professional services and costs. Often thought to only benefit clients, mandatory fee arbitration can help attorneys looking to simplify and streamline fee disputes.
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Sign up for LACBA’s High School Mentoring Program |
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Inspire student to learn about the U.S. legal system through LACBA’s High School Mentoring Program. Starting in October, mentors and students meet online and engage in open dialogue. Mentors do not need to attend all four programs and no experience is needed.
Founded in 2007, the High School Mentoring Program brings lawyers and judges together with diverse high school students to discuss pursuing higher education and law careers. LEARN MORE
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Domestic Violence Legal Services Project (DVP) has supported more than 4,000 victims of abuse. Here are two easy steps to help support survivors and their families while spreading awareness during DVP’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign.
- Follow DVP on social media and share our posts all month
- Donate or become a sponsor to help us do even more
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Reed Smith Helps Vets Knock Down Barriers…So Can You! |
Thanks to first-time volunteers from gold sponsor Reed Smith for their participation in last month’s Veterans Legal Services Project’s record clearing clinic event. Through the firm’s generous donation and valuable services, our veteran program participants are on the road to clearing outstanding traffic and criminal records and closer to accessing critical housing and employment opportunities.
With the support of volunteers, donors, and grants, VLSP assists hundreds of veterans each year. You can be part of the solution! Volunteer to draft and prepare paperwork for our veteran clients.
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Train for LA’s New Homelessness Prevention Dispute Resolution Program |
Participate in a free, two-part volunteer training to help low-income, disabled tenants stay housed and improve their living conditions.
LACBA’s AIDS Legal Services Project is working with the LA City Department on Disability/AIDS Coordinator’s Office to launch a Homelessness Prevention Advocacy Project that provides tenant stabilization to vulnerable people living with HIV and other disabilities. The program is in need of trained, pro bono attorneys to leverage their resolution skills for those in need.
The two-part training series takes place on November 2 and 9, noon-1:30 p.m.
The first training is an overview of State and Federal laws, including accommodation requests and income discrimination, while the second training features experienced mediators from the LA City Department on Disability.
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Join Our 2021 AIDS Walk LA Team
Be a part of ALSP's Team AIDS Legal Services Project to help us meet our $10,000 goal. Funds raised go to the legal protection of people living with HIV and AIDS.
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Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
October Issue Preview
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In the October issue of Los Angeles Lawyer magazine you will discover how California law distinguishes unenforceable "agreements to agree" from enforceable agreements to negotiate, so costly breach-of-contract suits can be avoided. Then, an in-depth examination of the state's Automatic Renewal Law provides guidance about recourse when credit or debit cards are charged without consumers' explicit consent for ongoing services. The new medium of exchange, non-fungible tokens, is explored from the perspective of the tax collector, and the virtues of engaging an attorney as an expert witness in franchise disputes are delineated. For all those who have missed the much beloved "On Direct," put on a smile and welcome it back with an interview with LACBA Immediate Past President Tamila C. Jensen, who will be the column's new author. Finally, current LACBA President Brad Pauley explains the moral imperative of supporting Counsel for Justice while one of the members of Los Angeles Lawyer's Editorial Board gives a lesson on the meaning of free speech in America with reference to California's Safe Sidewalk Vending Act.
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VIDEO: Author Discussion of Lawyers of Los Angeles
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Author Kathleen Tuttle reads and shares historical case stories from her book, Lawyers of Los Angeles: 1950 to 2020, during a recent event hosted by Superior Court Judge Marc Marmaro (Ret.). GET THE BOOK
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Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5-6pm, Host: Jeff Daar Register
Friday, Oct. 15, noon-1:30pm., Host: Marina Fraigun Register
Thursday, Oct. 28, 8-9am, Host: Mark Hiraid Register
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New Social Follows
The Appellate Courts Section invites you to join their new LinkedIn page and explore their Facebook page, which has been re-established thanks to the efforts of Chair Kent Bullard and Social Media Liaison Daniel Barer.
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