October 1, 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. 

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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Seeking Mock Trial Volunteers for Mock Trial 2025

Mock Trial is held every year for high school students to practice their skills in debate, rhetoric, critical thinking, and the intricacies of the law.

If you would like to participate as a mock trial match judge or scorer in January/February 2025, please be advised: This year will be we will be conducting all rounds in-person in Redwood City.

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Community Law Night Needs You

Community Law Night offers members of the general public the benefit of a free one-on-one legal consultation over the phone. You can volunteer from home! Attorneys Needed in the following areas: CIVIL, FAMILY LAW, PROBATE, & ESTATE PLANNING. To sign up, call the Law Library at (650) 363-4913

LAST CHANCE - 2025 SMCBA Membership Directory

LAST CHANCE 

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 by clicking the links below. ($60 for first practice area listing, $40 for subsequent practice areas)

I want to be in the Lawyer to Lawyers guide

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A Roadmap for Incorporating AI Into Your Legal Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still relatively new.

Start small by integrating simple AI tools into your existing systems. This is a 2-minute read on insights from the latest trends and expert advice.

Book Review: Manage Lawyer Stress with "Full Catastrophe Living"

For attorneys, who often face intense pressure, long hours, and the emotional weight of their work, the techniques in this book can be transformative.

"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."

The Superior Court is Beginning Electronic Services

The San Mateo County Superior Court began electronically serving documents to attorneys in Civil, Family, and Probate case types, pursuant to the provisions outlined in CCP 1010.6 on October 7, 2024.

Please ensure your electronic service address is up to date. 

Download: Notice of Change of Electronic Service

Download: Consent to Electronic Service

Official Court Press Release

California Bar Exam Experiment

 The State Bar of California is conducting the California Bar Exam Experiment. Beginning in February 2025, the multiple-choice questions on the California Bar Exam will be developed by Kaplan Exam Services, LLC.

 Financial incentives are being offered to applicants who complete a sample test written by Kaplan.

Applicants must submit a complete California Bar Exam Experiment: Phase One Application by 11:59 p.m. PDT on October 13, 2024.

Probate Court Temporary Relocation

The San Mateo County Superior Court’s Probate court is temporarily relocating to the Hall of Justice Courthouse in Redwood City beginning October 21, 2024 – January 6, 2025. 

Diversity 16th Annual Speakers Series

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee is proud to present its award-winning 16th Annual Speakers Series Thurs. October 17, 2024, | 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Our speakers for the Diverse Women in Leadership include Keynote Remarks by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Panel Discussion to Follow with Judge Sharon Cho, Judge Renee C. Reyna, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. 

Register Now (Credit has been approved with the State Bar of California for 1.00 Elimination of Bias credit.)

2024 CCBA Conference Will Be Held in SF Oct 17 - 19!

The 2024 Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) Conference Will Be Held in San Fransisco on Oct. 17- 19!

The Conference will be “hybrid” so that Delegates may also attend by Zoom. For more information, read more here. 

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IABA Bocce Ball and Dinner to honor Jackie Speier Oct.23

The Italian American Bar Association (IABA) invites you to the BOCCE Ball GARA and Dinner honoring congresswoman Jackie Speier

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Festivities begin at 4 PM. Cocktails 7 Hors d'oeuvres at 6 PM and Dinner at 7 PM. 

Sign Up Here | Download Registration Form

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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