Here-Say April 2024 - Here-Say

Letter from SMCBA President, Yvonne Seeley

Updates and news from the 2024 SMCBA President, Yvonne Seeley

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.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT OF THE MONTH: ABA RETIREMENT

Is it time to consider a 401(k) Plan?

The ABA Retirement Funds Program is available through the San Mateo County Bar Association as a member benefit.

5 Types of Legal Marketing Content That Only Take 5 Minutes to Create

Put on your cape and top hat, because we’re going to teach you a nifty magic trick: how to pull a rabbit (great content) out of thin air (limited capacity). 

Here are 5 types of legal marketing content that only take 5 minutes to create and can be used on your firm’s website, in newsletters or shared on social media. 

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.

Join Our Lawyer Referral Service

 The success of the program lies in the work of lawyers, like you! Let us help you get more clients and earn more! 

Categories Needed: Consumer Rights Law, Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law. 

40 HR Mediator Certificate Training

The Bar Association of San Fransisco (BASF) will be hosting a 40-Hour Mediator Certificate Training: October 5, 12, 19 and 26 - $100 off with SMCBA Discount Code: ADR100

Research Attorney Careers in the Appellate Courts

Curious about becoming an appellate court research attorney? Join this virtual Q&A MAY 15 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM with two appellate justices!

State Bar Seeks Comment on Two Proposed Rule Changes

The State Bar seeks public comment on the following two proposals. Deadline to comment on these items is May 10, 2024

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.

Women Lawyers' Spring Judges Luncheon

The Women Lawyers’ Section is excited to announce our Spring Judges’ Luncheon on Friday, May 17, 2024. 

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Elinor Falvey Award - Call For Nominations

Nominate someone or a non-profit for the Elinor Falvey Award!  The deadline to nominate is Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This award will be presented at the Women Lawyers Spring Judges Luncheon.

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!

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.