Find out how lawyers and law firms can help to combat hate, assist victims, and drive change in our justice system. Go HERE to see the flyer for details and register.

Dignity Rights emphasizes the foundational role of human dignity in actualizing a robust and just rule of law. A panel of legal experts, academics, and activists address the nexus of international human rights, social justice, and economic sanctions. Go HERE to read about this program and to register.

Celebrating the launch of the new biography of US Tax Court Judge Juan F. Vasquez, Sr. The biography is co-authored by his wife Teresa Vasquez and published by the ABA Tax Section. The panel discussion will focus on stories and lessons chronicled in the book. Go HERE to register for the program.

Go HERE for more information and register for this program.

Featuring judicial officers serving in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, and San Diego Superior Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the panel will address their roads to the bench, what practitioners should know about the judiciary, and advice to students and young lawyers. Go HERE to RSVP and read more about htis program.

Learn to communicate with confidence both upward and across your organization. Explore ways to increase your visibility and establish your reputation as a leader. Go HERE to RSVP for this program.

Join JAMS, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the International Association of Lawyers (UIA), the Weinstein International Foundation, and an expert panel of legal and business leaders for the third installment of our Global Webinar Series Confronting Chaos, Embracing Conflict, with a focus on the Asia Pacific Region. This program will explore the opportunities, challenges, and trends supporting collaborative dispute resolution and management within the context of regional trade relationships, evolving ADR mechanisms, and institutional developments in the region. Go HERE to read about the program.

A two-part roundtable discussion addressing the rising tide of hate and violence against AAPIs and what we can do as employment attorneys to combat racism. Go HERE to read about the program and to register.

Stark Differences: A Conversation with UCI Law Professor Mehrsa Baradaran on the Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites in America. Go HERE to view the event flyer.

Langston & BWL Free Bar Prep Seminar. Go HERE to RSVP.

As law students gear up for on-campus recruitment/interviewing (OCR/OCI) and other interviews, many of which will likely be via video conference. Seeking practicing attorneys in the L.A./Southern California region to conduct virtual mock interviews from June to July, and (2) encouraging law students to participate as interviewees. To kick off the program, there will be a virtual panel event on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 5:30pm-6:30pm, where KABA and SCCLA attorneys will share with law students their insight and tips on the interview process. Go HERE for more information.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities. Go HERE to read about the program. Presented by Yemi Adeyanju, Esq.

Go HERE for more information. Register by May 24th.

TMBA is committed to supporting individuals who take the State Bar Exam in hopes of practicing law in California. We recognize, particularly for individuals who are faced with sitting for the bar exam, it is both an emotionally and financially challenging process. Our goal is to relieve some of the financial burdens through our scholarship program which will, in turn, help you focus all your efforts on passing the bar exam. Application and all required documents must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on May 23, 2021. Go HERE to read the instructions and to download the application.

Now accepting applications. Deadline is July 1, 2021. Go HERE for more information.

This special endowment, in memory of Justice Spencer, will enable high-achieving Southwestern students who receive a judicial externship with an award. The fund may also provide scholarship support to Southwestern students. Learn more HERE.

The Office of the Federal Public Defender in the Central District of California is currently offering Post-Bar Fellowships. Go HERE for detailed information and to apply.

Applications are now open to volunteer on the California State Bar committees and they are seeking to fill positions on the following committees:

Detailed descriptions of these committees with vacancies can be found HERE.

Mariposa Women & Family Center is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in women's health issues. These include counseling, mental health, drug and alcohol support, domestic violence, community workshops, and professional training. Since its inception, Mariposa has been passionate about improving the health of our local communities through the well-being of women, their children, and their families. Get more information about Mariposa and donate HERE.

Laura’s House, a domestic violence shelter, also accepts a variety of items for their clients, families, and their upscale resale store. Get more information about Laura's House HERE.

Doing everything in their power to help men, women, young adults and veterans overcome difficult challenges so they can achieve the dignity of work. Information about clothing and accessories needed for their clients is available HERE.

The job postings are constantly updated. Go to our website's job corner to view the listings and kick up your career.

If you have an event or an item you would like to be included, please email info@occdl.org.