July 2024 Here-Say - Here-Say

Les Williams Diversity Award

Have you considered nominating YOURSELF for the Les Williams Diversity Award? We are in need of nominees. Nominate someone, anyone here. 

Deadline: September 13th

Nominate Now

2025-2028 Membership Directory

Please update your photo, address and phone number by August 30th. 

If you would like to be included the Lawyer-to-Lawyer guide or Associate to Associate guide section of the directory, Make your selections no later than August 30th. 

I want to be in the Lawyer to Lawyers guide

I want to be in the Associate to Associate guide

I Want to Grow My Firm, But How?

You want to grow your firm, but you also want to grow it the right way.

Let’s go through these strategies to see just how they can assist your practice. 

10 Tips for More Effective Virtual Presentations

The “new normal” mode of communication.

Download PDF here

The Legal Burnout Solution: A Guide to Self-Compassion for Lawyers

Most attorneys get into the profession because they want to help people - but many find it difficult to extend this same level of compassion to ourselves.

PROBATE COURT HAS MOVED

SAN MATEO COUNTY PROBATE COURT HAS MOVED

As of July 22, 2024, the new location is: 800 N Humboldt St, San Mateo, CA 94401

**Clerk will remain in Redwood City

See Order

LRS Fee Waiver Program Fundraiser

The Lawyer Referral Service Program is partnering with Eriks Deli Café in Redwood City to raise money for the fee waiver program.

If you order food from Ericks Deli on Thursday, August 15, 2024, part of the proceeds go to a fee waiver fund that allows SMCBA to give Lawyer Referral Service clients fee waivers when they cannot afford the $35 fee. 

Suite for Rent by SMCBA

Suite 270 and 290 in the SMCBA building are vacant and available for lease. If interested, contact shannon.chircop@cushwake.com

See Office Suite Dimensions

The Nancy De Ita Scholarship

The 2024 Nancy de Ita Scholarship will stop accepting applications July 5th. 

Incoming and currently registered law students are encouraged to apply. See past winners here. 

Want to donate to the scholarship fund? You may do so here.

 Deadline: July 5, 2024

Save the Date: Judges Night

Save the Date! Judges Night will be August 29, 2024 at The Alexandria. 

This year, it is open to SMCBA members and their guests! Bring a spouse or friend! There will be food, live music, and drinks.

Register Here

Billing and Trust Accounting 101

Billing and Trust Accounting 101

Date:  Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT

You'll leave equipped with the tools needed to elevate your billing and trust accounting efficiency and compliance. 

Register Now

Legal Aid SMC Golf Tournament

The 33^rd Annual Legal Aid SMC Golf Classic is almost here!

Date: Monday, July 8, 2024. 

Location: Standford Golf Course