Public Comment for State Bar Proposals

From the State Bar The State Bar seeks public comment on proposals for regulatory reforms developed by the Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS) Deadline: September 23, 2019 ATILS has developed 16 concept options for possible regulatory changes, including two different rule changes addressing whether a lawyer should be allowed to share a […]

Proposed Changes to Local Rules in Local Courts

From the Courts The Sacramento Superior Court has opened up a comment period for proposed amendments to its Local Rules. Comments are due by October 4, 2019 to localrules@saccourt.ca.gov. To read Presiding Judge David De Alba’s notice, click here. To read the court’s proposed edits, click here.   The Alameda County Superior Court revealed its […]

ACBA 2020 Board of Directors Notice

Alameda County Bar Association Nominates 2020 Board of Directors Executive Officers of the ACBA Board of Directors: Lauren Powe – President Vincent Tong – President-Elect Pamela Ross, Jr. – Vice President Directors: Yen Chau H. Glenn Kim Kristin Smith Byron Toma In accordance with ACBA bylaws, additional nominations may be made for the offices of President-Elect […]

Serve on an ACBA Executive Committee

Open Nominations for Executive Committee Seats Why serve on a Section Executive Committee? Influence the way law is practiced in our community by liaising with the court, bench, and other legal community leaders. Solidify your reputation as a valuable leader by providing oversight and support to Section members. The Section acts as a forum to share knowledge, […]

A Day with the Oakland A’s

Hanging out with the Oakland A’s ACBA and Legal Access CEO Tiela Chalmers and Legal Access Director Christina Wiellette had the remarkable opportunity to visit the A’s along with other community leaders, hit some balls, and hear some inside A’s news. The A’s Group Sales department invited those of us who arrange large group trips […]