- SOCIALIZE with attorneys and judges at annual receptions and smaller section socials.
- KEEP CURRENT AND CONNECTED with our blog, a biweekly e-newsletter, and other email blasts.
- STAY SHARP with quality MCLEs in a variety of practice areas, free for our members.
- GAIN EXPERIENCE while serving the community by volunteering with Legal Access Alameda (formerly VLSC).
- GROW YOUR PRACTICE through the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) and the Criminal Court Appointed Attorney Program (CAAP).
- ENJOY EXCLUSIVE MEMBER DISCOUNTS on professional resources, including insurance, financial planning, and other services to help busy legal professionals succeed!
What is Fastcase? One of the largest, online, legal research libraries, which includes cases, statutes, regulations, court rules and constitutions and also provides access to a newspaper archive, legal forms, and a one-stop PACER search of federal filings
Available: Now
Users: More than 900,000 subscribers, including 34 state bar associations and many of the nation’s largest law firms
Cost: FREE (a $995 savings)
App: The most popular mobile app among lawyers, according to the ABA’s annual Tech Survey
Support: Available toll free, weekdays from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT.
Log-in to your ACBA Member account to take advantage.
ACBA Members: Email valerie@acbanet.org with the discounts you’re interested in for exclusive codes!
Not a Member? Join now to start taking advantage of these fantastic benefits! For more information, please contact membershipassistant@acbanet.org or call (510) 302-2201.
We’re always adding member discounts – keep an eye out for the latest news in the ACBA Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter!
Did you know that the ACBA offers free streaming of past CLE programs? Watch at your convenience!
For the foreseeable future, the Alameda County Bar Association will hold all programs and meetings virtually. Not only are we livestreaming 20-30 CLEs and social events each month (free as always for ACBA members), our back programming is also available for self-study credit.
If you already know their ProLearn account details, log in first. ProLearn works best with Chrome. Contact membershipassistant@acbanet.org if you have questions or if you want to know the status of a particular webinar. Usually programs are available 1 week after the date.
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Preferred Partner: ALO CIVITAS CONSULTING helps build capacity for change for organizations to increase their impact and their income through professional development, consultation, and project management. ACBA members receive a free 30 minute consultation on growth strategies, burnout prevention, or emotional wellness. Grab your call here. Check out their website for more information at www.alocivitas.com
BAY AREA FILE – A certified eFiling Service Provider (EFSP) with a hands-on team and advanced software that work together to get your filings done quickly and efficiently, minimizing rejections. Our knowledge of the court filing process and our relationships within the court give us a unique advantage. ACBA members, sign up now at www.bayareafile.com and get your first eFiling free.
BREATHWRK – Breathwrk is a simple yet powerful way to alleviate stress and anxiety, fall asleep faster, energize yourself, or improve endurance. Learn and feel the power of breathing with guided exercises that are backed by science and research. Free in the app store of your choice.
CLIENT CONFLICT CHECK is fast, reliable, secure, easy to use and tailored to fit the specific needs of busy attorneys. The annual subscription rate is nominal for an entire firm and an unlimited number of staff can use the program without any additional cost. Learn more about the many features here. *ACBA Members receive a 10% lifetime discount on CCC services.
CLIO is the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, trusted by 150,000 legal professionals in 130+ countries. As the industry’s only end-to-end software solution, Clio centralizes client intake, case management, document automation, payments, accounting and more—powered by AI on its unified platform. Recognized by 100+ bar associations and law societies globally, Clio has the most 5-star reviews of any legal practice management software. Redeem your Alameda County Bar Association* discount and schedule a demo to begin working in Clio today! *Clio is a legal technology solution recommended by the Alameda County Bar Association. Members of Alameda County Bar Association receive a 10% discount on Clio products, excluding Clio Draft.
COLUMBIA EMPLOYEE STORE – ACBA members get access to the Columbia Employee store February 21st – March 16th! It’s Winter Sale time – Save up to 70% off select styles through February 28th. For store access, please provide your digital invite (printed or shown on your mobile device).
DAILY JOURNAL – Your ACBA membership gets you access to a discounted rate of $381 (plus tax) for a new one-year subscription to the San Francisco Daily Journal. The standard one-year rate is $895. ACBA members can call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com and ask for the ACBA discount.
VLEX FASTCASE – ACBA members have access to California, Federal, and Bankruptcy primary law through their free Fastcase account. For California, this includes statutes, case law, regulations, and court rules. For Federal access, this includes Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit cases, as well as federal statutes and regulations. Finally, Fastcase provides access to all bankruptcy cases. To take advantage, log-in to the ACBA website and click on “Fastcase” in the upper left of your home screen. Read more
MYCASE – MyCase is an all-in-one case management software for your law firm, providing the tools you need to improve organization, increase efficiency, and scale your firm operations. Whether it’s document management, reporting, billing and invoicing, or collecting payment, MyCase has it covered. ACBA Members receive a 10% lifetime discount! Start your free trial today!
OMNIZANT – Since 2006, Omnizant has helped over 2,500 law firms create dynamic websites and effective lead-generation campaigns. Their goal is simple – to help attorneys achieve their growth goals. Whether you’re a solo practitioner looking to develop a professional website on a budget or a partner in a large practice wanting to double-down on client generation with SEO, Omnizant has the experience and expertise to get you results.
Omnizant is pleased to provide the following services to members of the Alameda County Bar:
- Budget-friendly Website Design and Hosting via OneFirst by Omnizant*
- SEO for Lawyers
- Website Accessibility Remediation
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding and Identity
*ACBA members receive a one-time $500 discount on marketing services. Members who choose OneFirst plans will pay just $174/mo (normally $199/mo) and have the one-time fee waived.
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RUBY RECEPTIONISTS – Meet the #1 virtual receptionist team for small businesses. We answer calls, schedule appointments, perform client intake, and more—saving you time and winning you opportunities. It’s all available 24/7 and 100% based in the US. Plus, Alameda County Bar Association members receive a lifetime 5% discount off your monthly plan!
Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA): Professional Liability – Protect Yourself and Your Career – AMBA (formerly Mercer) and the ACBA are working together to provide members with direct access to this outstanding Lawyers Professional Liability Program, sponsored by the State Bar of California.
- Easy Short-Form Application
- Competitive Rates
- Free On-Line MCLE
- Optional Cyber Liability Coverage
It’s fast and easy to get a quote. Just complete and return the Application and Small Firm Risk Assessment form and return to AMBA via email or fax. Or by accessing www.mybarbenefits.com you can easily apply online and skip filling out the application form. Remember to indicate that you have been referred by the Alameda County Bar Association.