Barristers Section- Annual Judges Luncheon- September 14
Thursday, September 14, 2023
12:00pm-1:30pm
In-Person ONLY
Held at the San Mateo County Historical Courthouse
2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City CA 94063
Cost: $100 for non-Barristers’ Section members; $50 for Barristers’ Section members
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION BARRISTERS SECTION
Cordially invites you to our
2023 ANNUAL JUDGES LUNCHEON
The San Mateo County Barristers Section is an organization of new lawyers committed to professional growth, community service, and serving as an advocate for its members.
The Barristers hosts an Annual Judges’ Luncheon each calendar year, this year it will be held at the San Mateo County Historical Courthouse on September 14, 2023, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. The Luncheon will honor our esteemed San Mateo County judiciary and introduce the new members of the bar to the bench.
Throughout the year, the Barristers perform philanthropic services for the community and provide a support network for new attorneys. Events include the “Meet and Greet” event which orients new attorneys in San Mateo County by providing a panel discussion with judges and other leaders of the local bar, and the brown-bag lunch series with judges to help new lawyers learn to advocate for their clients more effectively. The Barristers engage in community service by holding an annual BBQ and holiday party for the residents of local family shelters and volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank.
To make all of these events happen each year, the Barristers depend on the generosity of our community contribution through various fundraising events, including through sponsorship of the Annual Judges’ Luncheon. In order to make all of the Barristers events happen each year, the Barristers ask for sponsorship of the Judges’ Luncheon.
We will have a presentation by various speakers, including our keynote speaker, the Hon. Justice Maria P. Rivera, as well as a roundtable for bench officers. We ask you to please sponsor this year’s Judges’ Luncheon as your sponsorship will be instrumental for us to continue our mission of supporting San Mateo County’s new lawyers and low-income community members. We have created new set of sponsorship levels that is tailored for this year’s return to in-person format.
| Type of Sponsorship | Amount | Sponsorship Includes the Following: |
| Gold Sponsorship | $2,500 | ● Reserved table and tickets for 6 guests (15 tables; first come, first served) ● Large color logo published on event signage, invitations, and marketing emails ● Program and special mention recognition ● Sponsorship of meals for 2 judges |
| Silver Sponsorship | $1,500 | ● 3 reserved seats and guest tickets. ● Firm logo published on event signage ● Program recognition ● Sponsorship of meal for 1 judge |
| Bronze Sponsorship | $800 | ● 2 Reserved seats and guest tickets. ● Recognition in event program ● Sponsorship of meal for 1 judge |
| Custom | $ | ● 1 Ticket to Attend |
Please make check payable to San Mateo County Bar Association: 333 Bradford Street, Suite 150, Redwood City, CA 94063, no later than September 8th, 2023, to be added to the program. Sponsorship form can be found HERE.
Last day to register is Friday, September 8, 2023
Location: 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City CA 94063
For questions please contact: events@smcba.org. Phone: (650) 298-4030.
E-Filing in San Mateo County Superior Court- September 12
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
In Person ONLY at 12:00pm
Please arrive at: San Mateo County Superior Court – Southern Branch at 11:45am
400 County Center
Courtroom 2M
Redwood City, CA 94063
You are cordially invited to attend an E-Filing Seminar “E-Filing in San Mateo County Superior Court.” The program will be held on September 12, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Redwood City Hall of Justice, Courtroom 2M.
In-Person ONLY!
Description: Hon. Marie Weiner and Hon. Susan Greenberg, representatives from the Clerk’s Offices, and a representative from the Superior Court’s E-Filing manager will kick off our E-filing event. A IT representative will be speaking and going over general e-filing procedures. We will also have dedicated time to go over e-filling for specific areas of the law. Lastly, the court will be answering any questions or concerns.
1 hour of General Law MCLE Credit will be provided.
Cost: The meeting is FREE to SMCBA Members and $15 for Non-Members.
Thank you to our sponsor for providing lunch at our E-Filling event!
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Criminal Law and Barristers Section- Brown Bag Lunch with Honorable Judge Jackson- August 23
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Hybrid Event at 12:00pm
Please arrive at: San Mateo County Superior Court – Northern Branch at 11:45am
1050 Mission Rd. Department
10/Courtroom K
South San Francisco, CA 94080
This is a HYBRID EVENT:
The Criminal Law and Barristers sections are hosting a brown bag with the Honorable Judge Jeffrey B. Jackson. He will share his perspective from the Bench, providing valuable insights on the “do’s and don’ts” of what is expected when appearing in Court. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask non-case specific questions.
Speaker: Honorable Judge Jeffrey B. Jackson
Location: San Mateo County Superior Court- Northern Branch
1050 Mission Rd. Department 10/Courtroom K
S. San Francisco, CA 94080
Zoom: The webinar will start promptly at 12:00 PM, so please plan to log in a few minutes early to make sure there is enough time to take care of any last-minute technical problems. You will have to log into or be logged into a Zoom account in order to access the webinar.
Cost: Free for SMCBA Members and $15 for Non-Members. Cost includes 1.0 hour of General Law MCLE credit.
Contact Info for this Event: For questions about this event, please email david.t.nazzaro@gmail.com.
For in person cancellations, the cancellation must be received ONE WEEK BEFORE the event. If you do not cancel within one week prior to the event or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
For zoom cancellations, must be received at least 48 hours prior to the event for a full refund of the registration fee for those who register via Zoom. If you do not cancel within 48 hours or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
SMCBA and the Law Library Host- Community Law Night- August 22
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
From 6:00PM-7:00PM
San Mateo County Law Library
710 Hamilton St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
The San Mateo County Law Library is proud to present Community Law Night where members of the general public can benefit from free one-on-one legal consultation. The Community Law Night is held over the phone on Tuesday between 6pm and 7pm. If you would like to volunteer for Community Law Night, please contact the Law Library at (650) 363-4913 or email Caroline Bracco at cbracco@smclawlibrary.org.
Upcoming Date and Topics:
QDRO? Find out what a Qualified Domestic Relations Order is and how it may be applicable in your divorce. Presented by the Family Law Facilitator’s Office (FLF). – August 22 6PM-7PM
SMCBA and the Law Library Host- Community Law Night- July 25
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
From 6:00PM-7:00PM
San Mateo County Law Library
710 Hamilton St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
The San Mateo County Law Library is proud to present Community Law Night where members of the general public can benefit from free one-on-one legal consultation. The Community Law Night is held over the phone on Tuesday between 6pm and 7pm. If you would like to volunteer for Community Law Night, please contact the Law Library at (650) 363-4913 or email Caroline Bracco at cbracco@smclawlibrary.org.
Upcoming Date and Topics:
CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES How to determine what is owed, who owes it, and how to ask for what you want. Help with understanding Requests for Orders. Presented by Robert M. Sanchez, DCSS Lead Attorney. – JULY 25 6PM-7PM
SMCBA Estate Planning Section is Co-Hosting a Summer Networking Event!- July 20
Thursday, July 20th, 2023, from 5-7pm
In Person at: Friends of 40 Baywood
40 Baywood Ave
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Summer networking event hosted by the Peninsula Estate Planning Council (“PEPC”), the Professional Fiduciary Association of California (“PFAC”) & the San Mateo County Bar Association (“SMCBA”) on Thursday, July 20th from 5-7 in Hillsborough. We will send follow-up reminders and registration information as we get closer to the event.
This event will be a social networking event with hostess bar and appetizers provided.
Cost: $35 for members of SMCBA and Non-Members.
For cancellations, the cancellation must be received ONE WEEK PRIOR the event. If you do not cancel within one week prior to the event or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
Family Law Section- Family Court Service and Other Court Resources- July 14
Friday, July 14, 2023
In Person ONLY at 12:00pm
Please arrive at: Crowne Plaza at 11:40am
1221 Chess Dr Syracuse Room
Foster City, CA 94404
In Person event ONLY!
Court staff will provide an update on Family Court Services, as well as on FLF, the DVPA calendars, and the clerks office. In addition to the presenter, staff will attend from all 3 departments to answer procedural questions.
Speakers will include Tanya Both, ADR Program Managing Attorney, Lisa Bergman, Supervising Child Custody Recommending Counselor, and Richard Miyazaki, Assistant Supervising Family Law Facilitator. More info to come!
Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Syracuse Room 1st Floor
1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
Cost (includes lunch): $55 for section members and $65 for non-section members. Cost also includes 1.0 Hours of General Law MCLE credit.
Registration and Information: Please click on the button above to register for this event. If you wish to pay by check, please still register online first and send your check payable to SMCBA, to: 333 Bradford St., Ste. 150, Redwood City, CA 94063. Attn: Events. *Please note for which event you are paying and the name of the attendee.
Contact Info for this Event: For questions about this event, please email events@smcba.org
For in person cancellations, the cancellation must be received ONE WEEK BEFORE the event. If you do not cancel within one week prior to the event or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
ADR Section Presents- Arbitration – Litigation – Mediation – Private Judging- June 30
Friday, June 30th, 2023, at 12:00pm
Hybrid Event
In Person at: 2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo CA 94403
In the Atrium Conference Room
Virtually will be via Zoom.
Arbitration – Litigation – Mediation – Private Judging:
A discussion of the advantages/disadvantages of each, how to set up your litigation case for a successful mediation, and when private judging might be a good option.
Speakers:
Geroge Wailes, will talk about how to use litigation effectively to maximize the chances of settlement, including when to suggest mediation and what to do to obtain a successful mediation outcome.
James Madison, will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and for which types of disputes it is most suited.
Jeff Windsor, will discuss mediation best practices, such as when to suggest mediation (at the beginning, after some discovery, after a summary judgment motion has been filed), and what evidence to reveal and best practices for mediation briefing.
Lauren Zorfas, will talk about private judging, including the laws and requirements for hiring a privately compensated judge, the cases in which it is best suited and when parties might seek a private judge.
Cost: $20 for SMBCA members; $25 for Non-Members. Cost includes lunch for in-person participants and 1.5 HRS of MCLE for all that attend via in-person or virtually.
Registration and Information: Please click on the button above to register for this event. If you wish to pay by check, please still register online first and send your check payable to SMCBA, to: 333 Bradford St., Ste. 150, Redwood City, CA 94063. Attn: Events. *Please note for which event you are paying and the name of the attendee.
Logistics: Your Zoom credentials will automatically be emailed to you shortly after you register online, as well as the day and hour before the event. Please note that you’ll need to be logged into a Zoom account to join the webinar. The written materials for the webinar will be emailed to attendees the morning of the event.
Contact Info for this Event: For questions about this event, please email events@smcba.org.
For in person cancellations, the cancellation must be received ONE WEEK PRIOR the event. If you do not cancel within one week prior to the event or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
For zoom cancellations, must be received at least 48 HOURS PRIOR to the event for a full refund of the registration fee for those who register via Zoom. If you do not cancel within 48 hours or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
Estate Planning and Probate Section- Navigating Trust & Estate Banking: FDIC Insurance Protection for Multimillion Dollar Accounts- June 28
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Via Zoom ONLY at 12:00pm
Join us to take a look into Fiduciary and Trust & Estate Banking. What you do not know can hinder your efforts.
This program will discuss:
- Banking solutions to help you and the Trustee reduce and eliminate uncertainties over the administration of the Trust or Estate
- Increasing the value of the estate by reducing expenses
- Maximizing FDIC insurance coverage
- How to effectively partner with a specialized Trust & Estate banker to avoid delays and unforeseen pitfalls.
Please note that this is a virtual presentation only. There will be no in-person luncheon this month.
Speakers: Bryan Flores and Maximo Damm
Cost: Cost is $20 per person for members of the SMCBA Estate Planning Section and $30 for others. Cost includes 1.0 hour of General Law MCLE.
Registration and Information: Please click on the button above to register for this event. If you wish to pay by check, please still register online first and send your check payable to SMCBA, to 333 Bradford St., Ste. 150, Redwood City, CA 94063. Attn: Events. *Please note for which event you are paying and the name of the attendee.
Logistics: Your Zoom credentials will automatically be emailed to you shortly after you register online, as well as the day and hour before the event. Please note that you’ll need to be logged into a Zoom account to join the webinar. The written materials for the webinar will be emailed to attendees the morning of the event.
Contact Info for this Event: For questions about this event, please email events@smcba.org.
Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours prior to the event for a full refund of the registration fee. If you do not cancel within 48 hours or do not show up to the event, you will be charged the full amount.
SMCBA and the Law Library Host- Community Law Night- June 27
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
From 6:00PM-8:00PM
San Mateo County Law Library
710 Hamilton St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
The San Mateo County Law Library is proud to present Community Law Night where members of the general public can benefit from free one-on-one legal consultation. The Community Law Night is held over the phone on Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm. If you would like to volunteer for Community Law Night, please contact the Law Library at (650) 363-4913.
Upcoming Date and Topics:
Civil, Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning on Tuesday, June 27th from 6pm-8pm.
Community Law Night offers free 20-minute consultations with volunteer attorneys at the San Mateo County Law Library. on Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm.