Here-Say September 2024 - Here-Say

Honorable Michael K. Wendler's Veteran’s Treatment Court (VTC)

Learn what San Mateo County is doing for their veterans in Honorable Michael K. Wendler's courtroom and in the community at large. 

2025 Membership Directory & Lawyers Guide

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

The directory will not list you by practice area. If you would like to be included in the directory by practice area, please sign up for the Lawyer-to-Lawyer guide or Associate to Associate guide section of the directory by clicking the links below.  Final deadline: September 30th

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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

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Legal Ads at Low Rates

FOSTER CITY ISLANDER: We have some of the lowest ad rates for legal ads in the County. Send your Summons, Orders to Show Cause, Petitions, or other legal documents to info@fostercityislander.com.

The Islander has been running legal ads at low rates for 40 years.

The Business Case for Attorney Well-Being

Lawyers and non-attorney legal staff are worse off than they were before the pandemic.

Learn how investing in well-being initiatives is essential for improving (1) recruitment, (2) retention, and (3) work performance—

Navigating the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Legal Profession

The legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Stay informed and ahead of the competition with our actionable guide detailing the top legal tech trends.

The State Bar Seeks Public Comment to Rule 5.137

The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Amendments to Rule 5.137. The proposal would reduce the State Bar Court’s recommended number of monetary sanctions in discipline orders and clarify that installment payments for monetary sanctions will be added to the attorneys' annual fees. 

Deadline: September 23, 2024;11:59 PM

Comments should be submitted using the online Public Comment Form. 

The State Bar Seeks Public Comment on a Proposed New Rule 9.33

The State Bar seeks public comment on a proposed new rule 9.33 of the Rules of Court which would permit one-time expungement of nondisbarment discipline from a licensee's public record of discipline.

Deadline: September 24; 11:59 PM

Comments should be submitted using this Public Comment Form.

Brown Bag Lunches with Family Law Judges

Hon. Rosendo Padilla will host a brown bag lunch at his court room.

RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 18, 2024, at noon.

Location: Redwood City Hall of Justice, Dept. 22, Courtroom 7C

This event is free, Just RSVP!

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Brown v. Board of Education: 70 Years After the Five Cases that Changed America

In-Person By FBA Northern District of California

Trial Reenactments and Reflections & In-Person Event Only

September 12, from 5-6:30PM at Thelton Henderson Ceremonial Courtroom [450 Golden Gate Ave. 19th Floor]

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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. 

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BASF 40-Hour Mediator Certificate Training that starts October 5!

Virtual 40-Hour Mediator Certificate Training that starts October 5!

The code for SMCBA members to receive their $100 discount is ADR100

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SCOCA 2024 - A conference on the California Supreme Court

The conference on the California Supreme Court, presented by Berkeley Law’s California Constitution Center and its partners, will be held on Friday, November 08, 2024, 9 AM - 4 PM. 

Reserve your spot today for this exciting hybrid event! A light breakfast and lunch will be available to those attending in person. See Event Speaker list 

Register for Free

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