COVID’s tenant protections set to expire, disproportionally impacting communities of color. LAWYERS CAN HELP.
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The need for pro bono services is urgent. LACBA is proud to work with Bet Tzedek, Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County, and other justice partners in the distribution of this important call to action.
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Coombs Honored with Samuel Lipsman Service Award |
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Congratulations to LACBA member Chad C. Coombs who was awarded the 2020-2021 Samuel Lipsman Service Award by Los Angeles Lawyer for his longstanding commitment to the magazine. Attorney Coombs is counsel at the Thomas Seaman Company.
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DLA Piper Teams Up to Provide Pro Bono Legal Aid to Veterans |
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Last month, a Virtual Record Clearing Clinic for veterans was hosted by LACBA’s Counsel for Justice Veterans Legal Services Project and supported by the global firm DLA Piper.
A team of 14 attorneys and summer associates from the firm joined project staff and volunteers to consult 14 veterans on their journey to remove the access and economic barriers created by outstanding tickets, warrants, fines, and criminal convictions. A gold sponsor, DLA Piper's generous donation of $5,000 helps support VLSP’s delivery of free legal aid to clinic participants and the hundreds of current and former military service members served annually.
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Technology Competence is Now an Ethical Issue |
In February 2021, California became the 39th state to adopt a duty of technology competence when it added Comment 1 to Rule 1.1 (“Competence”) of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. That comment explains that the duty of competence set forth in Rule 1.1 requires that all California attorneys “keep abreast of the changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.”[1] This change places California in sync not only with the majority of states, but also with the American Bar Association (“ABA”)…
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Avoid Being the Victim of Computer Hacking |
Law firm computers can be hacked even if they utilize “two-factor authentication” by way of phishing emails. Read the steps your law firm can take to try to mitigate the risk of being hacked in this manner. LACBA Members can access an exclusive Lawyers Professional Liability program with AXA XL available only through AHERN Insurance Brokerage. Apply today.
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When: Thursday, August 5, 2021 3:00PM - 4:00PM
When: Monday, August 9, 2021 12:00PM - 1:30PM
When: August 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 25, 2021 6:00PM - 8:30PM
When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Guest speaker California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu.
When: Thursday, August 19, 2021 5:30PM - 6:30PM
When: Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:00PM - 5:00PM
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LACBA Connect: August’s Virtual Networking Events
Get to know other LACBA members and build your professional community.
Free for members!
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MyCase is a complete and powerful Legal Practice Management solution designed to help law firms get organized, increase efficiency, and deliver an exceptional client experience. MyCase covers every step of the client lifecycle, from Lead Management to Case Management to collecting payment. And, our powerful reporting tools enable you to understand financial performance at a firm, case, and staff levels.
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Shaping Tomorrow, Together with Thomson Reuters. These are unprecedented times, and the full impact of the pandemic is yet to be realized. Law firms have responded swiftly for their clients, but there is still opportunity to position themselves as the go-to partner in this new legal world. Savvy firms during this time will find ways to use legal technology to streamline routine tasks, collaborate with clients, and help navigate the challenges of the market. Now is the time to evaluate your firm’s technology strategy and reconfigure it for the future.
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Certificate Program Focuses on Mexican Public Law and Policy
Legal professionals can enroll in Diplomado Program in Mexican Public Law and Policy, a certificate program through the College of Law at University of Arizona and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Four online courses exploring Mexican constitutional law, federalism, and electoral systems are led by renown law scholars, including a Supreme Court justice. The next cohort begins August 27, 2021. Learn more.
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LACBA Germany & Poland Trip Reschedule – July 2022!
The 2020 trip to Germany and Poland for the 75th commemoration of the Nuremberg Trials has been rescheduled for July 8-17, 2022. Time in Nuremberg includes joint events with California Judges Association members and a stay in the historic Le Meridien Grand hotel, which housed attorneys, judges, and staff during the post-World War II trials. More details coming in September.
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Whether you want the ease of single sign-on program registrations or the power to access our job board in the palm of your hand, the My LACBA App is a great tool for you. |
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