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Dec 06, 2022, 17:54 ET Olga Diaz Joins California Lawyers Association Executive Team to Lead Inclusion, Outreach, and Strategic Initiatives

The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state's largest voluntary bar association representing thousands of attorneys, announced today that...

Dec 05, 2022, 17:00 ET California Lawyers Association Welcomes Sheila Johnston as Associate Executive Director of Communications

The California Lawyers Association (CLA), the state's largest voluntary bar association representing thousands of attorneys, announced today that...

Oct 06, 2022, 16:00 ET California Lawyers Association Successful in Amicus Effort Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case Involving Attorney-Client Privilege

On October 3, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving the application of the attorney-client privilege, which protects the...

Sep 08, 2022, 16:01 ET California Lawyers Association Brings Together California Bar Leaders

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is partnering with the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) to host and bring together local bar leaders ...

Sep 01, 2022, 19:10 ET California Lawyers Association to Honor Work of Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Following Program on 'Our Imperiled Democracy'

The California Lawyers Association (CLA), Public Law Section will honor UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky with its highest award on...

Aug 29, 2022, 20:32 ET California Lawyers Association to Honor Outgoing Chief Justice with Judicial Excellence Award and Recognize Distinguished Bar Leaders

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to recognize the exceptional contributions of outgoing Chief Justice of California Tani G....

Aug 23, 2022, 20:16 ET California Lawyers Association to Honor Best of Legal Profession at Annual Meeting

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is proud to announce the names of the lawyers, judges, and legal organizations who will be recognized for...

Aug 17, 2022, 15:55 ET California Lawyers Association Congratulates President Jeremy M. Evans on National Bar Leadership Role

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates President Jeremy M. Evans on his recent appointment to the Executive Council of the National...

Aug 15, 2022, 17:29 ET California Lawyers Association (CLA) Commends ABA Resolution for Reconfirming Core Values in Law Firm Ownership

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) commends the American Bar Association's (ABA) passing of a resolution opposing revision to the law...

Aug 01, 2022, 18:19 ET California Lawyers Foundation Launches New Grant Application Process

The California Lawyers Foundation (CLF) is pleased to launch a new grant application process to support projects advancing diversity, equity and...

Jul 27, 2022, 16:17 ET California Legal Community Introduces Gala Event to Support Access to Justice and Civics Education Programs

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) and the California Judges Association (CJA) are introducing a new event—a black-tie- Gala celebration—to...

Jun 08, 2022, 12:20 ET California Lawyers Association and D.C. Bar Announce More Findings from Groundbreaking Study on Attorney Mental Health and Well-Being

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) and the District of Columbia Bar (D.C. Bar) shared additional findings today from a groundbreaking research...

Jun 06, 2022, 13:55 ET California Lawyers Association Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Establish Boundaries of Attorney-Client Privilege

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve the test that applies to communications between lawyers and...

May 03, 2022, 13:29 ET CLA Congratulates Oyango A. Snell on Association Executive of the Year Award

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) congratulates its CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell on his recognition as Association Executive of...

Mar 15, 2022, 12:54 ET California Lawyers Association Introduces its New Lawyers Section

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to introduce its New Lawyers Section, formerly the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA)....

Feb 23, 2022, 12:14 ET California Lawyers Association Recognizes Senator Thomas J. Umberg as Legislator of the Year

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to honor California Sen. Thomas J. Umberg as 2022 Legislator of the Year and acknowledge his...

Dec 06, 2021, 12:25 ET California Lawyers Association Names Oyango A. Snell as Its New CEO and Executive Director

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Oyango A. Snell as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and...

Oct 25, 2021, 13:25 ET California Lawyers Association 2022 Legal London Program Will Offer Edinburgh

California Lawyers Association (CLA) and its Litigation Section are pleased to announce its 2022 "A Week in Legal London," with unique opportunities...

Oct 20, 2021, 12:29 ET California Lawyers Foundation Funds Access to Justice, Pro Bono & DEI Initiatives

The California Lawyers Foundation (CLF), the charitable arm of the statewide California Lawyers Association, has recently granted $274,500 to three...

Oct 04, 2021, 12:52 ET California Lawyers Association Launches Dynamic New Membership Structure

California Lawyers Association (CLA) has announced the expansion and enhancement of its membership structure. The introduction of two new membership...

Sep 23, 2021, 11:15 ET Gilberto Vera to Receive California Young Lawyers Association's 2021 Jack Berman Award of Achievement

The California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) is pleased to announce that Gilberto Vera is the recipient of its 2021 Jack Berman Award of...

Jul 01, 2021, 14:37 ET $80,000 Awarded in Summer Scholarships to Law Students Working in Employment or Labor Related Positions

The California Lawyers Association ('CLA") and the California Lawyers Foundation ("CLF") are pleased to announce the recipients of the Summer 2021...

May 12, 2021, 14:30 ET California Lawyers Association and the D.C. Bar Announce Results of Groundbreaking Study on Attorney Mental Health and Well-Being

Today, the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and the D.C. Bar shared crucial findings from a groundbreaking research project that offers insight...

Mar 17, 2021, 11:00 ET California Lawyers Association Ethics Committee Issues Formal Opinion on Ethical Screens

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) Ethics Committee has issued its first formal ethics opinion, Formal Opinion 2021-1, addressing Ethical...

Jan 08, 2021, 14:45 ET California Lawyers Association Issues Statement Regarding Violence at the U.S. Capitol

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) strongly condemns Wednesday's violent occupation of the United States Capitol during the constitutional...