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An Official Publication of
The Marin County Bar Association |
Editor: Robert Rosborough
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Thu | Nov 19 | 9A-4:30P |
General | Bay Area MCLE Conference
General
Bay Area MCLE Conference |
Keynotes: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Rory Little |
You can still sign up for the conference taking place November 16 - November 19!
In partnership with Bar Associations of San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Sonoma, San Francisco Trial Lawyers, Marin Trial Lawyers Association, Marin County Women Lawyers, and California Women Lawyers.
A four-day virtual conference with a wide array of provocative MCLE programs that fulfill Ethics, Competency, Elimination of Bias, and General MCLE credits. Attend all or just a few of the offerings for one flat fee.
Click HERE for Digital Brochure of schedule and speakers.
Deadline for California State Bar MCLE (H-M) February 1, 2021 Period: 2/1/18 - 1/31/21
-Top attorney speakers and relevant topics
-Specialty MCLE credits
-Networking Social
-Classes offered for attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff
-Virtual event to be attended in the comfort of office/home
Link to Registration Policies
Link to Handouts
3.0 CLE | Elimination of Bias
1.0 CLE | Ethics
1.0 CLE | Substance Abuse / Competency
7.5 CLE | General
1.0 CLE | Estate Planning and Probate Specialty Credit
Click here for PDF of Program Schedule |
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Location: Zoom Webinar |
Members: $165
Non-Members: $225 |
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President's Message |
Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead |
By
Susan Feder |
As I write this month’s president’s message, the election has not yet happened. However, election day will have come and gone by the time you read this. Uncertainties about the future have caused stress and anxiety for many of us. The election is only one of the many stressors of 2020. While it is hard to remain hopeful and optimistic, this is exactly what we must do. I hope that we have learned something from surviving the myriad of hardships we have faced, and we will emerge stronger, more empathetic to others and more adaptable. More >
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WEBINAR RECAP |
Report on the First--and Hopefully Not Annual--Remote Judges' Luncheon |
By
J. Timothy Nardell |
On October 28, MCBA hosted our annual judges’ luncheon. In the COVID-19 era, of course, it was not the usual festive in-person salmon and chicken affair at McInnis or the Four Points. Nonetheless, MCBA Board President Susan Feder presided over a Zoom meeting with grace and style while Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet, Assistant Presiding Judge James Chou, and Marin Superior Court CEO James Kim provided an update far different from last year’s. More >
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It's Time to Renew Your Membership |
The renewal period for the Marin County Bar Association is underway. The deadline to be included in the online directory is January 31st.
Renew today and have one less thing on your end of year to-do list!
RENEW NOW >
There are many excellent reasons to be a member of MCBA, here are just a few:
NETWORKING
Build relationships with fellow attorneys and other professionals.
EDUCATION
In collaboration with our sections, we offer many CLE programs, covering topical and timely issues.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
MCBA, with The Marin County Law Library, offers free legal consultations through our Lawyers in the Library program.
SUPPORT and RECOGNITION
MCBA supports financially disadvantaged students pursuing a law school degree and all high schools participating in Mock Trial.
INFORMATIVE
MCBA’s website and monthly Marin Lawyer newsletter deliver updates on events, court notices, timely legal articles, and legal community news.
LEADERSHIP
MCBA membership provides access to an exclusive community of attorneys and other legal professionals. Explore your leadership potential through board and committee involvement.
AUTO-RENEWAL
Renewal is even easier with our auto-renewal service.
View step by step instructions for setting up auto-renew
RENEW NOW >
Not already a member? Join today! |
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ASK US ABOUT FIRM RENEWAL |
Our firm renewal feature makes it easy to renew all your members each year.
We send just one invoice and handle the renewals for all your attorney and non-attorney legal professionals.
Membership in the local Bar is a smart employee perk!
Contact us at membership@marinbar.org to get started. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Officers
President J. Timothy Nardell | Nardell Chitsaz & Associates
President Elect Robert Rosborough | Monty White LLP
Treasurer Ahtossa P. Fullerton | Wasacz, Hilley & Fullerton LLP
Secretary Scott Buell |Buell Law & Mediation
Past President Susan Feder | Susan Feder Mediation
5-Year Past President Joel Gumbiner | Williams & Gumbiner LLP
New Directors 2023
Chelsea Heaney | Vance & Wills, P.C.
Valerie Kushel | VGK Law
Thomas McCallister | Marin County District Attorney Office
Thomas McInerney | Ogletree Deakins
Mary Sackett | Office of Supervisor Damon Connolly
2021 Directors
Habib Bentaleb | Ragghianti Freitas LLP
Michael Chaput | Law Offices of J. Michael Chaput
Sarah Léger | Ragghianti Freitas LLP
G. Kelley Reid | Borton Petrini, LLP
2022 Directors
Emily Charley | Hanson Bridgett LLP
Kristine Cirby | Cirby Family Law
Christopher Locke | Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Ann Munene | Jones Clifford LLP
Karthik Raju | Marin County Public Defender Office
Thank you to Past President Charles Dresow, and 5-Year Past President Matthew White and Directors Marie Barnes, Gregory Brockbank, Andres Perez, and Nestor Schnasse, whose terms will expire at the end of 2020, for their invaluable support and stewardship. |
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News from the Marin County Superior Court |
Commissioner Christopher Longaker and Referee Frank Drago to retire at the end of October 2020.
Read the Press Release Here
Janet L. Frankel and Paul J. Slavit Appointed to preside over Child Support and Traffic proceedings.
Read the Press Release Here |
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MCBA Annual Program Sponsors |
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Office Space, Employment Opportunities, Services and More... |
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MCBA encourages submission of articles that may interest the legal community. The editor reserves the right to publish, decline to publish, edit, or otherwise modify any submission. Editorial material should be sent to Marin County Bar Association by email. |
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