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OCBA News

Orange County Superior Court - Electronic Evidence Portal - Family Law Expansion

Effective January 1, 2025, pursuant to Local Rule 714, Orange County Superior Court will mandate attorney use of the Electronic Evidence Portal for trials and specially set evidentiary hearings in the Family Law Case type, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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State Bar of California Notice on 2025 Fee Cycle Changes

The licensing fee bill, AB 3279, increased 2025 licensing costs for active and inactive licensees. Additionally, dates and deadlines to pay your fees and complete annual compliance requirements are changing.

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OCBA Announces Newly Appointed Board Members for 2025

The OCBA is proud to announce four newly appointed Board Members.

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OCBA Young Lawyers Division Announces 2025 Chair-Elect

The results of the OCBA Young Lawyers Division annual election are in!

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Governor Newsom Announces Nomination of Two Court of Appeal Justices and Appointment of Orange County Superior Court Judge

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of two Court of Appeal Justices and appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which includes one in Orange County.

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Awards & Accolades

Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards OCBA Winners

Orange County Business Journal held their 14th annual General Counsel Awards on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Of the 49 nominees, Orange County Business Journal named 17 OCBA Members.

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The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) to Receive Franklin G. West Award

The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) (JAMS) has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the OCBA's Franklin G. West Award.

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Orange County Business Journal Names Fourteen OCBA Members as 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees

Orange County Business Journal announced the 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees. Of the 228 outstanding OC professional women named by Orange County Business Journal, 14 are OCBA Members.

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Members On The Move

OCBA Member Judge David L. Belz Joins Judicate West

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge David L. Belz, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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OCBA Board Member Sharon Oh-Kubisch Joins Kahana Feld as Partner

Kahana Feld recently announce that Sharon Oh-Kubisch, Esq., joined the firm as a Partner at the Irvine Office.

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Snell & Wilmer Elevates Three OCBA Members

Snell & Wilmer announced that six attorneys have been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective March 1, 2024, including Orange County-based attorney Marshall J. Hogan. Additionally, six attorneys were promoted to the counsel role, effective January 1, 2024, including Orange County-based Katharine A. Adams and Jenny Hua.

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