De-stressing clients (and us too): Steps to improve ADR efforts and client relationships
By Mark LeHocky – ADR Services, Inc. Civil mediations are by their nature stressful events. Disputants can’t agree on who’s likely to win or the shape of a resolution. So you bring in a third party who may agree or disagree – or at least raise serious concerns – as to your assessment. Stressful to […]
ACBA Members in the News
ACBA member Givelle Lamano, Lamano Law, wrote an article titled 4 Leadership Tips for Female Executives for Inc.com. ACBA Leadership Firm Wendel Rosen LLP attorney Zachary R. Wasserman was featured in an article in the LA Times titled The Business of Cannabis. He discusses the rising demands and future plans for the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry involving state and […]
News From the Courts Week of 8.30.21
News from the Alameda County Superior Court 9.3.21: The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is proposing to amend or adopt the Local Rules regarding media in and around court locations and prohibited activities in and around a courthouse. Deadline to comment is October 18, 2021. ow.ly/Fgb050G48d0 Bonus 9.3.21: The Governor announced new appointments
ACBA member Judge Victor Rodriguez appointed to the first District Court of Appeal
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Judge Victor A. Rodriguez as Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division Three. The Governor also announced his appointment of 22 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Contra Costa County. ACBA member Judge Victor A. Rodriguez, 46, of Oakland, has been nominated to […]
Lawyers Needed to Help Afghan Refugees
As you all probably know, our region is home to a large Afghan community, so we are in the midst of a traumatized community with many families seeking services in the hopes of helping family members leave Afghanistan. The City of Fremont responded immediately, setting up www.fremont.gov/ARHelp as a way to raise funds to assist, […]