Here-Say March 2024 - Here-Say

President's Corner

It is an honor and privilege to have been chosen to serve as the President of the San Mateo County Bar Association for 2024.  I am looking forward to working with Board of Directors, committee liaisons and sections chairs to make 2024 another excellent year for the Bar Association. First, I want to thank last year’s President, Paul Wilkins, whose leadership and dedication was exemplary...

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT OF THE MONTH: CALBAR CONNECT

CalBar Connect is your FREE platform for key discounts for California attorneys and State Bar of California-sponsored insurance products.  You can unlock exclusive benefits, competitive pricing, and valuable discounts tailored for California attorneys.

MEMBER BENEFIT ALERT

The San Mateo County Bar Association is proud to bring back the popular membership referral program, DRINKS ARE ON US.  This popular membership drive has been extended to December 31, 2024!

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Remember you will have until March 31st, 2024 to renew your membership.

To continue being a member of SMCBA and enjoy all the member benefits, please log-in to your member portal now and renew your membership. 

2024 Preferred Annual Supporters

The San Mateo County Bar Association’s Preferred Annual Supporters support the Bar through sponsorship packages, which helps us bring valuable programs and initiatives to our members, the legal community, and the general public.  Sponsors are recognized in our different publications, our website, and at the following events: Funky Credit Day, Annual Meeting & Installation Event, Law Day Luncheon, Judges’ Night, and the Annual Diversity Speakers Series.

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21 Mental Health Facts That Can Help Someone You Know

I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety. Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run.

3 Legal Marketing Habits of Highly Successful Law Firms

Success is not accidental. Short-term habits lead to long-term success, whether you’re running a law firm or running a marathon. But if you’ve ever set a New Year’s Resolution, you’ll know that establishing a habit is easier said than done

Your fortune awaits, one step at time! Here are the three legal marketing habits you can implement at your law firm for long-term success.

CONFERENCE OF CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATIONS - CALLING ALL RESOLUTIONS

If you plan on debating a resolution at this year's conference in October, the deadline for submission is March 4, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

How to Navigate Your New Member Portal

SMCBA has created some How-To's for navigating your membership portal just for you!! Please take a moment to log-in to your member portal and explore.

Winner of 43rd Annual Mock Trial Announced

See Where San Mateo County's Menlo Placed ...

< Artwork by Adriana Lim of Oceana High School.

More than 500 students made up of the top 32 high school teams from 31 counties across California for the 43rd annual California Mock Trial Finals  

2024 LAW DAY

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE!!

The Community Affairs Committee invites you to attend this year's in-person Law Day on Friday, April 26 | Noon-1:15 PM to celebrate the Mock Trial Competition students and teacher advisors.

The 2024 Law Day theme “Voices of Democracy” recognizes that in democracies, the people rule.

SMCTLA St. Paddy's Day Celebration

COME ONE, COME ALL!!

Join the San Mateo County Trial Attorneys for St. Paddy's Day Celebration, Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM

BARRISTERS MONTHLY MEETINGS

The Barristers monthly meeting is Wed., June 5, 2024 (12-1 PM). 

If you are a Barrister and are seeking to get more involved in your local legal community in 2024, please contact Anderson Lam at alam@gff-law.com.

BARRISTERS’ MEET & GREET

You are invited to our annual Meet and Greet, a reception and behind-the scenes orientation to the San Mateo Superior Court on March 21st, 2024, at 2 P.M. 

Women Lawyers' Section Meetings

The next Women Lawyers Section Board meeting is Monday, July 8th, 2024. Want to join? Drop in via zoom!

Please contact Marian FitzGerald at fitzlaw19@gmail.com to join. 

WLS Walk and Talk

 Come join the WLS for a casual Friday afternoon walk/hike Friday, April 19, 2024, at 12:00PM - 1:00PM at Seal Point Park in San Mateo!