In Memory
In Memory Steve Schadlich ACBA Past-President Stephen Henry Schadlich passed away February 6, 2021. After his military service, Steve enrolled in Boalt Hall law school in Berkeley, then graduated with honors, and passed the Bar in 1963. He first joined Knox, Goforth, and Ricksen in Oakland, as a transactional business attorney. In 1967 he pivoted […]
One year into lockdown: lessons from a small firm
I remember the day clearly when our government announced we were in a pandemic. I thought my law firm wouldn’t be affected and so I told my staff not to worry. Within a month, I was hoarding toilet paper, had to furlough my staff, and felt anxious to admit I was wrong. I worried about […]
ACBA Member Spotlight: Judge Stephanie Sato
ACBA Past President Stephanie Sato recently became an Administrative Law Judge in Oakland at the CA Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Before her assignment, Stephanie was the owner of the Law Offices of Stephanie K. Sato in Oakland, specializing in family law. Stephanie was selected for inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List since […]
Updates From the Court Week of 2/26
Updates From the Court Week of 2/26 Alameda County Superior Court 2.26.21: The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) announced today that it launched the Alameda Superior Court app for both iOS and Android devices. The app is designed to make it easier for the public to access court services and information. http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/…/February%2026… Contra Costa […]
Fraud Alert – Trust Account Scams, Pandemic Edition
Trust Account Scams updated 3.9.22 Trust account scams are not new, but it’s important to be aware. Moral – always wait 10 days to ensure that a check, even a cashier’s check, is valid. You receive what appears to be a legitimate inquiry from a prospective client, often (but not always) from another state or […]