August 2022
Response to State Bar’s Alternate “Non Exam Pathway” 
A letter from LACBA and other area bar associations
We understand that on July 19, 2022, the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the Bar Exam is voting on a proposal to establish a “non-exam pathway” which would involve an experiential or internship based approach as an alternative to the bar examination in allowing new admittees to practice law in California. On behalf of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the undersigned bar associations, we write to express our concerns regarding this proposal. 

LACBA Members Tour Germany and Poland

Last month, a group of 26 traveled to Nuremberg, Germany, to commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials. The LACBA-organized trip included lectures and tours recounting the 1945 trials followed by a weekend in Krakow, Poland.

“One member shared that this trip has been the most meaningful and profound experience he has ever had. As someone who believes in the power of travel to connect and make us better humans, it doesn’t get much better than that,” stated tour leader Stan Bissey, LACBA Executive Director & CEO. 

ETHICS ARTICLE
Graphic of ethics dictionary listing and blue highlighter highlighting the word ethics.
Advice to the Newly Arrived and Recently Departed
By James I. Ham, Outside General Counsel to Law Firms and Attorney Discipline Defense Counsel

New attorneys starting out on their own and more experienced attorneys who are leaving the womb of a law firm for the first time to go solo share in common the need to understand some things about the practice of law and law firm management and administration that they were not taught in law school or at their former firm. After more than 40 years of practice, I have 10 suggestions for both groups that will help them comply with their ethical and professional obligations. 


Articles are provided regularly by LACBA’s longstanding Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee
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Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
July/August issue available now!

The current issue of Los Angeles Lawyer kicks off the 2022-2023 bar year with an article by LACBA's new president, Ann I. Park.

Also featured are photos from July's installation and awards event plus so much more!

AUGUST EVENTS
COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE NEWS

DLA PiperPutting in the Work for Veterans
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On July 20, DLA Piper returned as gold sponsors of LACBA CFJ’s Veterans Record Clearing Clinic, donating both time and money to support the veteran community. 

With their crucial support, VLSP provided a free know-your-rights presentation to educate clinic clients on how to address outstanding tickets and clear old criminal records. Fourteen volunteers provided pro bono legal assistance to seven veterans in need. DLA Piper’s generous $5,000 donation provided support for these veterans and free legal services for many more. 
Thank you to DLA Piper and VLSP looks forward to partnering again in December.

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