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 […]
ACBA Members in the News 11.14.23
ACBA members in the news featuring Laura Ramsey, Megan Burns, JoAnna Nieves, WookSun Hong, and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers The ACBA received the very sad news of the passing of ACBA member and Legal Access volunteer Laura Ramsey. Read her obituary here. ACBA President Elect Megan Burns, Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm, was featured in […]
Judicial Vacancies on California’s Federal District Courts
Senator Butler’s Judicial Advisory Committee is currently soliciting applicants for upcoming judicial vacancies on California’s Federal District Courts. The Judicial Advisory Committees are established in each Federal District to review candidates for the Federal Bench and make recommendations to Senator Butler. If you know of a candidate you believe would serve with distinction as a […]