Is the ACBA moving to San Francisco?

Short answer: NO! But – the Alameda County Bar Association has a new mailing address. Since our staff is still working remotely, we’re using a mail service to manage our mail and put a stop to missing mail. Please update your records to reflect that the Alameda County Bar Association now receives mail at: Alameda […]

July 2021 Upcoming Programs and Events

March Programs and Events

What’s new in July at the ACBA? Programs and events during the shelter in place order will be held via live stream unless stated otherwise. ACBA CLEs are FREE for ACBA members!  July 1, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Racial Equity Series – Litigating Race Discrimination Cases ACBA, CHBA, CABL July 2, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM […]

State Bar Proposes Allowing “Paraprofessionals” to Practice Law

By Tiela Chalmers The State Bar currently has committees working on two proposals that would, if approved, have huge impact on the legal profession.  Both committees are working on amending the legal regulatory system to address ways to expand the resources available to those needing legal help.  One committee is looking particularly at tech solutions, […]

Criminal Defense Attorneys – Do you enjoy rooting for the underdog?

Do you enjoy rooting for the underdog? Do you want to fight for those who society has largely abandoned? Do you want to expand your murder practice? Criminal defense attorneys – apply today to become a member of the ACBA Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) Panel! Our panel of independent contractor attorneys step in to […]

A message From the CA State Bar – Survey

A Message from the California State Bar The Impact of 2020 on Attorneys: We need to hear from you! Dear State Bar Licensee, With massive losses inflicted by a global pandemic and widespread protests over racial injustice, 2020 was a year like no other. The State Bar of California is interested in learning about the […]