Donor Spotlight: Erin Smart
Oakland-based litigator Erin Smart recently made her first donation to VLSC, and has also joined us as a volunteer at our Family Law Clinic. We asked Erin to tell us a little bit about herself and why she decided to become a VLSC supporter.
April 2015 Upcoming Events
We’ve got an exciting month of programs and socials at the ACBA! Please join us for our NCAA finals, Environmental Regulators and Spring Open House social events, and register today to reserve your spot in our excellent selection of MCLEs!
Keeping Up With SEO and Social Media: March Roundup
Earlier this month, Google sent the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) world into a frenzy when they announced, “Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results.”
Member Spotlight: Brian J. Servatius
This article is part of an ongoing series designed to give our members an opportunity to learn more about their colleagues. Members are chosen at random and asked to respond to a set of ten questions.
The Definition of Accredited Investor Remains a Hot Topic
The current rules establish an individual net worth standard of $1,000,000 (excluding the value of the principal residence) and an alternative annual income standard of $200,000 per year for an individual and $300,000 for a married couple. These figures have gone without adjustment since 1982; it is estimated that over 12,000,000 US individuals are now accredited under these guidelines.