Helping Those in Need

The Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in Alameda County by mobilizing volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono legal services. VLSC provides legal assistance (and pro bono opportunities for attorneys!) in two ways: (1) through placement of clients with volunteer attorneys from our pro bono panels and (2) through […]

My Latest Inspiration

For many people, the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a part of a long ago history, and as we approach the 50 year anniversary of this speech, we’ll be reminded of how much time has passed since the August 28, 1963 march on Washington. But a vital, living […]

Are You in Compliance?

In 2012, the California State Bar performed an audit of 635 attorneys to determine whether or not they were in compliance with their MCLE requirements.  Of those audited, 98 attorneys were found to be non-compliant.  Twenty-four individuals face potential discipline for false reporting and five have been suspended for failing to respond to the audit.  […]

President’s Post

As this is my first blog post, I want to take this opportunity to extend my deepest thanks to the Board of Directors, Ann Wassam and the rest of the ACBA staff.  I am honored to serve as your president and am looking forward to a dynamic year. One month into the year, we have […]