OCBA Members: Practice Pointers Portal New Video!
Court Reporter Services Overview
Lori Muñoz, Court Reporter Services Manager, gives a brief overview of the various services available to attorneys through the Orange County Superior Court.
The OCBA presents video resources on OC legal practice as a service to our members. You can now visit the Practice Pointers Portal and access valuable resources and expert insights.
Videos on the OC Superior and State Court System, Litigating Before the Family Law Panel, and Litigating Before the Probate/Mental Health Panel are currently available.
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New Episode of Raising the OC Bar Out Now!
A Discussion with Trudy Levindofske 01:13:20
Enjoy an engaging conversation with Trudy Levindofske, the 17-year Executive Director of the Orange County Bar Association who retired on July 5, 2024. From her roots in the suburbs of Minneapolis to her 35-year career with OCBA, Trudy shares her early days at OCBA and how she moved up the ranks to Executive Director. Hear from special guests in the legal community as they share their memories about Trudy, and discover how all her hard work paid off, shaping the organization into what it has become today. Tune in to Raising the OC Bar for a candid exploration of a remarkable career and Trudy’s advice to others who will lead the organization.
Currently available online wherever you listen to podcast - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc...
Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund Awards $230,000 in Grants
to Orange County Charities
The OCBA Charitable Fund awarded $230,000 in grants to 13 law-related
organizations and programs in Orange County. The grant recipients were honored
at an invitation only reception this month. Previous grants have provided critically
needed services to a broad range of clients including victims of domestic violence,
legal services for low-income residents of Orange County and foster youth, diversity
pipe-line efforts and assistance for at-risk residents. For more information
on the grant recipients, visit www.ocbacf.org. For more event photos, visit the
OCBA
Charitable Fund Facebook page.
Featured Seminar
Presented by the OCBA Trusts & Estates, Elder Law & Special Needs, and Conservatorship Sections
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Click here to register for the webinars.
OCBA News
Worthy Mentions
Have Good News of Your Own to Share? Contact OCBA Communications
Manager Erick Palacios at epalacios@ocbar.org
to acknowledge your achievement through the OCBA.
Events
LA Fire Relief Program
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
2024 California Mountain and Park Fire Taxing Matters for Disaster-Impacted Households
CPAs with extensive experience advising disaster survivors share key tips on: Tax strategies for the underinsured; Disaster loss tax filing options; Are insurance proceeds taxable?
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Galentine's Day Coffee with OCWLA & Mommy Esq.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Linguistics on Trial: Race, Language and the Law
LA Fire Relief Program
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Survivor to Survivor Forum (for wildfire survivors)
Connect in an informal, safe setting with trained UP volunteers and others currently navigating disaster recovery.
MARCH 11, 2025
OCBA Mommy Esquire Monthly Meeting
APRIL 29, 2025
OCBA Charitable Fund Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble
SAVE THE DATE
Volunteer Opportunities
LA Fire Relief Volunteer Opportunity
Palisades Relief - Legal Services
Presented by the Veterans Legal Institute and the American Legion Pacific Palisades Post 238
Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Veterans Legal Institute and the American Legion Pacific Palisades Post 238 are hosting daily town halls from 2/8 - 2/16 to support those affected by the LA fires, offering resources from the Red Cross, LAPD, LAFD, and more. Sign up for a shift from 11 AM to 3 PM any day to donate your legal expertise to those facing issues like insurance, property damage, class actions and other related areas.
Click here to sign up.
Winter Food Packaging Event
Presented by the OCBA Community Outreach Committee and Young Lawyers Division
Saturday, February 22, 2025
The OCBA Community Outreach Committee and Young Lawyers Division invites you to assist the Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank to help provide relief to those in need. Spend a few hours packing and assembling food items into boxes for delivery to hungry families in our communities.
Click here for more information.
Orange County Superior Court - Ambassador Recruitment Program
The Orange County Superior Court serves 3.2 million residents in the third most populated county in the State of California. As the 6th largest court in the nation, the Orange County Superior Court hosts hundreds of visitors every year. The ambassador program is designed to help these visitors gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the work of the Court, its history, and the art, and architecture of the building. All applicants are required to submit a completed online application, have the proper attachments, and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Interested in applying? Email CommunityEngagement@occourts.org.
Veterans Legal Institute Family Law Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity
If you're a family law attorney, you can advise a veteran on his or her case from the comfort of your own home. VLI seeks volunteers to the monthly Family Law Clinic on the last Friday of the month from 1 PM - 4 PM. Clients receive a free consultation from a family law attorney on his or her Southern California family law case. For more information, please contact Katie Binkley at kbinkley@vetslegal.com.
Veterans Legal Institute General Legal Clinic - Remote Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for an easy way to volunteer from the comfort of your own home? VLI seeks attorney volunteers each third Tuesday of the month to conduct 20 minute phone interviews with veterans around Southern California. For more information, please contact Katie Binkley at kbinkley@vetslegal.com.
CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Unlawful
Detainer Answer Clinic
Assist low-income tenants facing eviction during the pandemic by helping
to prepare answers to Unlawful Detainer complaints in this remote clinic that
takes place every Tuesday, shifts at 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Volunteers and clients “meet” via a conference call, and housing staff attorneys
are available to provide real-time assistance in a video conference room for
the duration of the clinic. Watch the.45-minute prerecorded training video here. To sign up, please
email Monica Mar, Associate Director of Pro Bono at mmar@clsocal.org.
CLA SoCal: Remote Pro Bono Opportunity: Eviction
Defense: Trial Co-Counsel
CLA SoCal is seeking attorneys with jury trial experience to co-counsel eviction
cases with CLA SoCal staff attorneys. Volunteers will work with CLA SoCal staff
to prepare the case for jury trial, conduct discovery, participate in settlement
discussions, and represent clients at trial, all with the support of a housing
staff attorney. To sign up, please email Monica Mar, Associate Director of Pro Bono at mmar@clsocal.org.
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of the OCBA’s service to its members, the community, and the judiciary.
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Legal Professionals to provide brief consultations
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The OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service is NOW accepting 2025 LRIS New Member Applications.
Join for only $225 to receive referrals now through 2025! Discounted for OCBA Members only.
Click here to join or email lris@ocbar.org for more information.
REMINDER TO ALL LRIS PANELISTS: 2025 LRIS Renewal Applications due by January 31, 2025. All renewal apps have been sent.
Young Lawyers Division
Learn more about the OCBA Young Lawyers Division or join today! Visit the OCBA calendar to find great
opportunities to connect with fellow YLD members.
Masters Division
The OCBA Masters Division is open to practitioners with 25 years or
more in the practice of law. Learn more about the OCBA Masters Division or join today and discover unique networking opportunities.
Law School Corner
OCBA Law Student Members:
Launching a successful legal career starts here! Click here to learn more about your membership benefits.
Law students are invited to participate in one of the 26 OCBA Specialty Sections which focus on professional growth and are a great resource to explore various areas of law. Attend your first section meeting for free, contact membership@ocbar.org to sign up.
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
- COVER STORY Judge Gail A. Andler (Ret.): Recipient of the 2024 Franklin G. West Award
by Daniel S. Robinson
- As the Pendulum Swings: Fifty Years of Criminal Sentencing Reform
by Kristin R. Bracic
- Judge Marvin G. Weeks: A Tribute to Orange County’s First African American Judge
by the Honorable Karen L. Robinson
- Turning the Tables: How Anti-SLAPP Motions Can Neutralize Enforcement of No-Contest Clauses in High-Stakes Trust Litigation
by Blaine M. Brown
- Index of Articles Appearing in Volume 66, 2024 Orange County Lawyer Magazine
- Ethically Speaking Flat Fees: You Can Charge Them, But Be Careful
by Toby J. Rothschild
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