An Official Publication of
The Marin County Bar Association
Jeffrey Knowles
Neusha Ghaedi
September 2024 Marin Lawyer
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Events
Wed | Oct 23 | 11:30A-1:15P
General | Annual Judges' Luncheon (in person)
Honoring the Marin County Superior Court Judges and Commissioners
Join your colleagues and friends as we honor our local bench and commissioners and receive a Court Update from Presiding Judge Mark Talamantes, the Marin County Superior Court Judges and Commissioner. This Event will also welcome the newly appointed Judge Ahtossa Fullerton and Judge James Schurz to our legal community. This is a popular Annual event, sign up early to reserve your seat. Contact the MCBA office if you wish to purchase eight (8) tickets for a Firm (reserved) table. (Tables can not be reserved with less than 8 seats purchased.)

This meeting is also the MCBA annual General Membership meeting, at which the Directors and Officers shall be elected.

Schedule:
11:30 AM Registration and Networking
12:00 PM Program and Lunch
1:15 PM Adjournment

Note: This Event will not be Recorded.
Lunch includes choice of two entrees:
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael
Early Bird Members:$80
Early Bird Non-Members: $105
Members:$95
Non-Members: $130
Tue | Nov 19 | 9A-5:30P
General | Bay Area MCLE Conference - Two Days, November 19th and Nov 20th (virtual)
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 MCLE Conference features a Collaborative Virtual Conference Hosting Scholars and Legal Experts
SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Bay Area MCLE Conference:

A two-day (November 19th and November 20th, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM) virtual conference with a wide array of provocative MCLE programs that fulfill Specialty and General MCLE credits. Attend all or just a few of the offerings for one flat fee. The MCLE Committee has selected current topics and issues challenging our legal profession and community.

Keynote Speakers:
Day 1 (Tues): Josh P. Davis - Berger | Montague
UC Law - Research Professor in Residence

Day 2 (Wed): David Jones - Director | Climate Risk Initiative
UC Berkeley Law, Energy, and the Environment

Event information - Coming soon! Stay Tuned and Mark Your Calendars.
Deadline for California State Bar MCLE (A-G) February 1, 2025 (Compliance Period: 2/1/2022 - 1/31/2025)


Event Sponsorships available, contact: Julie Cervetto at jcervetto@marinbar.com or (415) 499-1314
Location: Zoom Webinar
Wed | Dec 04 | 5:30-8P
General | General Membership Social (in person)
MCBA Holiday Party--Save The Date
Save the Date and Stay Tuned for Registration Information

The Marin County Bar Association will host an In-Person Holiday Party at the Loch Lomond Yacht Club in San Rafael! Fee includes one drink ticket, meal from a Food Truck and endless networking with friends and colleagues.

The Loch Lomond Yacht Club is an Indoor/Outdoor festive and entertaining venue. Mingle with old friends and meet new colleagues, enjoy the scenic Bay views and holiday lights, Let's celebrate the end of 2024 and it's successes and welcome 2025 and new endeavors!


Sponsorship Opportunities Available, contact: Julie Cervetto, jcervetto@marinbar.org, 415-499-1314
Food Truck by (TBA)
Location: Loch Lomond Yacht Club
News
Editor's Introduction
By Jeffrey Knowles
In a presidential election year, it is natural that most of the media attention focuses on national candidates and issues. But elections are generally administered at the county level and, of course, there are any number of local races that will be on the ballot as well.  More >
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Stepping Up
By Scott Buell
With Election Day fast approaching, it’s time to reflect on the crucial role each of us can play in shaping the future of our country. Voting has always been the foundation of democracy, but it’s particularly crucial this year. The choices we make in the weeks ahead will affect not just our policies but perhaps even the future of democracy itself. Whether it’s supporting candidates, advocating for the rule of law, or helping ensure others are able to vote, our participation has never mattered more.  More >
Q&A: Getting Ready for Election Season with Lynda Roberts, Marin County Registrar of Voters
By Marin County Bar Association
In anticipation of election season, the Marin County Bar Association posed questions for Lynda Roberts, Marin County’s Registrar of Voters. Below, Ms. Roberts discusses the role of her office and how Marin County voters can prepare for the upcoming election.  More >
Bay Area MCLE Conference - Collaborative Virtual Conference Hosts Legal Experts
By Marin County Bar Association
Marin County Bar Association presents a two-day virtual conference with a wide array of provocative MCLE programs that fulfill 6 general credits and 6 specialty credits.  More >
Are you Ready to Vote? Voting Period Starts October 7 for the 2024 General Election
By Lynda Roberts, Registrar of Voters for Marin County
Election Day is November 5, 2024, but the voting period starts on October 7 when ballots are mailed to all active registered voters. Ballots will include all candidates for President of the United States, U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, Member of the State Assembly, and state propositions. Some ballots will include local races and measures depending on where you live.  More >
Tacos, Games, and Friends: MCBA's End of Summer Picnic Brings Joy to All
By Kristine Fowler Cirby
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the MCBA came alive with laughter and joy at its first-ever summer picnic, hosted at McNears Beach Park. With over 36 enthusiastic attendees soaking in the perfect sunny weather and creating a vibrant display of community spirit.  More >
Advancing Effectiveness in Governance: Evolving Marin County's Boards and Commissions
By Carla Kacmar, Marin County Assistant Clerk of the Board & Crystal Martinez, Board Aide and Former Commissioner
Serving on a Marin County board or commission offers a valuable avenue for civic engagement, community. With over 50 distinct boards and commissions, Marin County has a wide array of topics and issues to weigh in on. These entities play a crucial role in advising the Board of Supervisors by gathering input from residents, staff, interest groups, and community organizations, and sharing that information with the Board of Supervisors.  More >
JUDGE’S PROFILE
A Coffee Chat Q&A with Judge James Schurz
By Neusha Ghaedi & Mia Villanueva
On June 20th, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Judge James Schurz to the Marin County Superior Court. As a practicing attorney, Judge Schurz served in a number of complex commercial and class action civil cases. The Marin County Bar Association is elated to present a Q&A with Judge Schurz as he expands his practice to encompass criminal law and takes on his new role as a judge.  More >
My Week in Chicago at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
By Tom McInerney
As a lifelong political junkie and progressive political activist, I’ve been fortunate to participate in and attend many memorable political events over the years. In college I volunteered at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, where Mario Cuomo gave his iconic “A tale of two cities” speech and Geraldine Ferraro was the first female nominated for Vice President. In 2004 in Boston, as a John Kerry-appointed member of the DNC’s Rules Committee, I was present for Barack Obama’s national introduction with his powerful keynote preaching how there “there is not a black America and a white America and Latino America and Asian America — there's the United States of America.” And I was honored to be a delegate four years later in Denver when Obama accepted his historic nomination at a packed Mile High Stadium.  More >
Calendar
Wed | Oct 02 | 12-1P
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate | Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section (in person)
Meet, Eat and Share with your Colleagues
Julia Butler | Law Office of Julia C. Butler
Sat | Oct 05 | 8A-5:30P
Alternative Dispute Resolution | BASF (co-sponsored with MCBA) and Bay Area Mediation Services (virtual)
Mediator Certificate Training - Five Days (40-Hour Mediator Certificate Training on Saturdays: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2024; 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Ron Kelly
40.0 CLE | General
Thu | Oct 10 | 12-1P
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate | Estate Planning, Trust and Probate & Probate Litigation Sections Meeting (virtual)
Let’s Get Digital! E-Discovery in Trust and Estate Litigation
Matthew R. Owens | Sheppard Mullin
Scott A. Fraser | Crist | Biorn | Shepherd | Roskoph APC
1.0 CLE | General
Tue | Oct 22 | 12-1P
Family Law | Family Law Section Meeting (virtual)
Meeting with the Family Law Bench: A "How-To" on Effectively Presenting, and Defending, Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (from Filing to Hearing)
Virginia D. Millacci | Family & Children's Law Center
Marie A. Barnes | Attorney at Law
1.0 CLE | General
Wed | Oct 23 | 11:30A-1:15P
General | Annual Judges' Luncheon (in person)
Honoring the Marin County Superior Court Judges and Commissioners
Lunch includes choice of two entrees:
Tue | Oct 29 | 12-1P
Barristers | Barristers Section (in person)
Cross Examination Impeachment Techniques
William Aspinwall
1.0 CLE | General
Wed | Oct 30 | 5:30P-9:30A
General | Marin County Trial Lawyers
2024 Annual Judges' Dinner
Wed | Nov 06 | 12-1P
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate | Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section (in person)
Meet, Eat and Share with your Colleagues
Julia Butler | Law Office of Julia C. Butler
Tue | Nov 19 | 9A-5:30P
General | Bay Area MCLE Conference - Two Days, November 19th and Nov 20th (virtual)
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 MCLE Conference features a Collaborative Virtual Conference Hosting Scholars and Legal Experts
Wed | Dec 04 | 5:30-8P
General | General Membership Social (in person)
MCBA Holiday Party--Save The Date
Food Truck by (TBA)
New Members
Deanne Morton ~ Andersen Tax LLC


Srijana Dhakhwa ~ Arya Legal California


Morgan R. Small ~ Estate Legacy, APC


Alexis J.Revelo ~ Feak & Revelo, LLP


Jasmine Gonzalez ~ Froneberger & Leviloff


Mort Kantor ~ Great Websites Made Easy


Lucinda Lee ~ Law Office Lucinda Lee


Jeanine S. Tede ~ Law Office of Jeanine S. Tede


Rayna Sparkes ~ Momentus Legal


Andrew Thomas ~ New North Coaching


Maggie Ann Scott ~ Scott Estate Planning


Liam Robert Mather ~ Student


Office Space, Employment Opportunities, Services and More...
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