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Diversity Scholars Program
Jan 12, 2024
Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP—a litigation boutique in San Francisco—is now accepting applications for its 2024 Diversity Scholars program. The program offers scholarship money and mentorship to 1Ls whose background or experience would contribute to the diversity of the legal profession and have an interest in pursuing a litigation career in the Bay Area. This year, KVP will award up to $80,000 in scholarship grants, split among up to four deserving students.
MCLE Abroad
A Week in Legal London 2024
Dec 11, 2023
A Week in Legal London 2024. Join members of the California Lawyers Association for A Week in Legal London - April 7-13, 2024
New Judge
Welcome Judge Kevin Murphy
Dec 07, 2023
Welcome Judge Kevin Murphy! Judge Kevin Murphy has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Marin County Superior Court. He has served as a Judge at the Alameda County Superior Court since 2006. He served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office from 1985 to 2006 and as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General in 1994.
Mock Trial
Volunteers Needed to Score at Marin County Mock Trial
Dec 04, 2023
It’s that time of year! And we don’t mean the holidays. IT IS MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION SEASON! This year’s MARIN COUNTY MOCK TRIAL, scheduled for Saturday, January 27 and Saturday, February 3, 2024, will be held at the Marin County Superior Court.
Editor's Introduction
Civility & Ethics
Dec 01, 2023
By Mary Stearns and Tom McCallister with Guest Editor Robyn Christo
Civility and ethics. Recently our society as a whole – at least in politics and the media – has shown itself to be uncivil, divisive, and hostile. Lawyers have a special duty and role to show others how to advocate and disagree with respect.