The Case for Remote Work
As more law firms push for a return to full-time, in-office work, many of our members are revisiting long-held assumptions about productivity, professionalism, and collaboration. For decades, physical presence was treated as a proxy for performance. If someone was at their desk, they were assumed to be working. The last few years challenged that belief […]
ACBA Job Board 1.5.26
ACBA Job Board ACBA members get first crack at our job board postings in the ACBA Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter. GOVERNMENT OPENINGS Department of Justice: multiple openings: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers State Bar of California – Attorney and other positions: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Careers Judicial Council – Attorney II: The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Attorney II for […]
2026 News From the CA State Bar
News From the State Bar: January 1, 2026 brings new State Bar requirements, including an annual civility declaration, mandatory pro bono reporting, expanded CTAPP disclosures, and new trust account reporting rules. All attorneys should review their My State Bar Profile to confirm compliance. Use this quick checklist to stay compliant in 2026: Complete the annual […]
January Programs and Events
Alameda County Bar Association January 2026 events January is shaping up to be a busy and engaging month at the Alameda County Bar Association, with programs that support professional development, community connection, and MCLE compliance across multiple practice areas. From volunteer training and substantive law updates to social events and end of year compliance planning, […]
News From the Courts – Week of 12.8.25
Court News Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks. Superior Court of California, County of Alameda The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda will be dark Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day) and Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day). — For more of […]