Phishing Alert: Suspicious Emails Targeting California Licensed Attorneys

Phishing Alert: Suspicious Emails Targeting California Licensed Attorneys The State Bar of California has learned of a phishing scam targeting attorneys licensed in California and is warning attorneys to beware of suspicious emails. The recent phishing attempt claims to be from the California Bar Association, which is a fictitious organization. The emails claim that attorneys […]

Meet VLSC Volunteer of the Year Stephanie Vollmer

We are proud to honor VLSC Volunteer of the Year Stephanie Vollmer at Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono  Stephanie Vollmer became a VLSC volunteer in December 2016, starting on the Guardianship clinic panel, then joining the Low-Income Landlord roster and finally CLASP. Stephanie has been a CLASP volunteer since its inception in February 2017, […]

New Rules of Professional Conduct

The Supreme Court has approved the first comprehensive revision to attorney rules of professional conduct in twenty-nine years The new rules become effective November 1, 2018, check them out below on the court’s website. https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/supreme-court-approves-first-comprehensive-revision-to-attorney-rules-of-professional-conduct-in-twenty-nine-years  

Pro Bono Leadership Award: Margaret and Richard Roisman

  Meet Margaret and Richard Roisman, Recipients of VLSC’s Pro Bono Leadership Award   Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) Pro Bono Leadership Award recipients Margaret and Richard Roisman will be honored at our annual fundraiser Justice for All: Celebrating Pro Bono on May 17th in Oakland, CA. Margaret and Richard Roisman have a long history […]

Apply to Serve on the JNE Commission!

The commission investigates all statements made in the candidate’s Application for Appointment that the candidate submits to the Governor’s office. It is made up of attorneys and public members who represent a broad cross-section of California’s diverse legal profession and general population. Active members of the State Bar, former members of the judiciary and members of the […]