ACBA Summer Reception Photos

It was another beautiful evening on Bocanova’s patio. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, and to meet new friends! Click on the link below to be taken to the full set of photos. https://www.facebook.com/Alameda-County-Bar-Association-312731575506235/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1096104587168926 Justice James Lambden, Tiela Chalmers, Judge Gregory Syren, and Judge Emillio Grillo Phong La, Olivia La, and ACBA […]

New Local Rules for Alameda County

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, has updated its local rules.  The updates, effective July 1, 2016, will be available on theCourt’s website by June 30, 2016.  In the meantime, please see updated rules and forms and related documents linked below: Filing Instructions Table of Contents List of Effective Dates Subject Matter Index […]

Beware of New Email Scammers

Scammers use real attorney IDs to cheat consumers By Amy Yarbrough Staff Writer Earlier this year, Jordan N. Gray found himself in a situation attorneys dread: A complaint had been filed against him with the State Bar. But as general counsel for an insurance brokerage company in South Pasadena, Gray hadn’t actually done anything wrong. […]

Bay Area Legal Incubator Ribbon Cutting

For additional information Contact Cynthia Chandler, Mentoring Attorney, BALI │ Bay Area Legal Incubator Cell: 510.325.4127, email:cynthia@acbanet.org, website: www.bayarealegalincubator.org May 11, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unprecedented Collaboration of Bay Area Bar Associations, Law Schools and the County Announce Opening of New Legal Incubator Hub Alameda County Bar Association and Volunteer Legal Services Corporation will be […]

Applications Now Accepted for Guiding Hands Writing Mentors

Have you ever felt that your writing could use some polish? Or that you might not be analyzing legal problems as thoroughly as you could? Would you like to improve your presentation in writing, and increase your chances at rising through the profession? Participants selected will be matched with an experienced attorney who will work […]