As the year comes full circle and I share my final message with you, I’m filled with gratitude for our OCBA community.
Just last week, I had the honor of addressing newly admitted attorneys at Chapman Law and UCI Law as they were sworn into the bar. Seeing their excitement, their hope, and that spark of purpose took me right back to why we all chose this path in the first place—to serve, to grow, and to create a more just world. As I encouraged them: “Seek out good company—and become it. Join the OCBA, find your people, and let them help you grow into the extraordinary lawyer you are destined to be.”
Over the past year, I’ve been continually inspired by your willingness to support one another and lead by example. It’s that spirit of service and courage I’ve tried to capture in my President’s Page for this month’s Orange County Lawyer Magazine, The Art of Leadership. In it, I reflect on what makes us better leaders, better colleagues, and ultimately, better people. Be sure to check it out here.
As we close out this year, I want to thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your president. The meaningful connections we’ve forged and the values we’ve upheld together have made our community stronger. Let’s carry these lessons forward, staying true to the ideals that brought us into this profession, and continuing to lift one another up—together, I know we’ve got this.
Warmly,
Christina
OCBA 2025 Judges' Night & Annual Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
Irvine Marriott, Irvine
The Orange County Bar Association is hosting the 2025 Judges' Night and Annual Meeting featuring the installation of Mei Tsang as 2025 OCBA President, as well as the installation of the OCBA Officers and Directors and the OCBA Charitable Fund Directors. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Franklin G. West Award to the Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) of JAMS. Register online today.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Sunday, January 19, 2025
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REMINDER TO ALL CURRENT LRIS PANELISTS: 2025 LRIS Renewal Applications due by January 31, 2025. All renewal apps have been sent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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