Legal Year-End Countdown: 5 Essential Steps for Attorneys to Prepare for the New Year
5 essential steps to prepare for the new year As the legal year draws to a close, you may find yourself reflecting on the cases you’ve handled and gearing up for the challenges ahead. The year-end marks an opportune time to ensure that professional and personal aspects are in order. We’ve compiled five crucial steps […]
News From the Court: Week of 11.20.23
Court News Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks. Alameda County Department of Child Support Services Cases Moving to In-Person Hearings Hearings held in Departments 508 and 509 at the Hayward Hall of Justice will now be in-person. Hayward, Calif. – November 17, […]
Special Statement From the ACBA Board of Directors
11.21.23 – The Alameda County Bar Association is deeply concerned by the dramatic increase in anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim speech and acts, including harassment, threats, discrimination, and assaults against both Jewish and Muslim people here in the US, since the latest war in the Middle East began. The ACBA strongly condemns anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and all hateful […]
Updates From the State Bar 11.20.23
Please see below for recent developments from the November meeting of the State Bar Board of Trustees. Portfolio Bar Examination (PBE) Pilot Program: The State Bar Board of Trustees has approved a plan to pilot a Portfolio Bar Examination (PBE) as an alternative pathway to licensure. This plan will be forwarded to the California Supreme […]
From Briefs to Blessings: Attorneys’ Guide to Thanksgiving Gratitude
The Fall season is a time for reflection and gratitude, a moment to appreciate the many blessings in our lives. Attorneys, like everyone else, have a lot to be thankful for, both professionally and personally. It is important to express gratitude, and it can even benefit both your career and well-being! Recognize the Value of […]