Meet the 2025 ACBA Board of Directors
The Faces of ACBA: Meet Our 2025 Board of Directors The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is proud to introduce its 2025 Board of Directors, a dynamic group of legal professionals dedicated to serving the local legal community. Representing a diverse range of practice areas—including criminal defense, family law, estate planning, civil rights, and public […]
ACBA Members in the News – 2.20.25
ACBA Members in the News featuring Justice Charles Smiley, Judge Victoria Kolakowski, Jonathan Wong, and Stephanie L. Gonzalez ACBA member Justice Charles Smiley was confirmed to the First District Court of Appeal’s Division One in San Francisco. Read more ACBA member and Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski received the 2025 Stonewall Award from the American […]
News From the Court – Week of 2.17.25
Court News Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks. Feb 11, 2025 – ACBA member and Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski received the 2025 Stonewall Award from the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Read more Feb 14, […]
Expand Your Practice – Join the ACBA Lawyer Referral Service!
You are invited to join the ACBA Lawyer Referral Service Why should you join the ACBA Lawyer Referral Service? The ACBA Lawyer Referral Service is a great way to build your practice while giving back to the community. If you’re a section member and want to try LRS for the first time, we will waive […]
Your Guide to Choosing a Legal Practice Area
How to Choose a Legal Practice Area Do you find yourself asking, “what kind of law do I want to practice?” Choosing a legal career path can feel overwhelming—law is a vast field with countless practice areas, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. Whether you’re a law student, a recent graduate, or even […]