Law Practice, Community News
Irell & Manella, Public Counsel, help Compton students get trauma programs
By Kamila Knaudt
The federal class action was filed on behalf of a group of students and teachers to compel the school district to address the ...
Community News
Legal clues help King & Spalding partner win on ‘Jeopardy’
By Henrik Nilsson
Aaron B. Craig won more than $50,000. He said the money will go into his children’s college fund.
Law Practice, Community News
Orrick Herrington joins Legal Innovators to recruit diverse attorneys
By Henrik Nilsson
The two will collaborate on a pilot program allowing for two Legal Innovators lawyers to join Orrick's incoming class of law s...
Law Practice, Community News
The two will collaborate on a pilot program allowing for two Legal Innovators lawyers to join Orrick's incoming class of law s...
Law Practice, Community News
Allen Matkins to support Black Impact Fund with legal and financial help
By Kamila Knaudt
“We decided that as a firm, we needed to take action to advance the causes of diversity and racial justice rather than simply ...
Law Office Management, Community News
Senior partner celebrates 50 years with Murchison & Cumming
By Kamila Knaudt
Friedrich W. Seitz said his fondest memories include serving as managing partner for more than 20 years and participating in t...
Law Office Management, Community News, Civil Litigation
Brian Panish has millions of reasons to say, 'Don't be afraid of bench trials'
By Henrik Nilsson
The star plaintiffs' litigator has pushed for courts to get back to business. His big personal injury verdict this week might ...
Judges and Judiciary, Community News
OC courts win 3 national technology awards
By Arin Mikailian
The awards were announced by the National Association for Court Management and Court Information Technology Officers Consortium.
Law Practice, Community News
Hueston Hennigan spurs Social Justice Legal Foundation
By Henrik Nilsson
The foundation is a nationwide collaboration of five law schools, trial lawyers from the private sector, advisers, judges, act...
Community News
San Francisco Trial Lawyers group installs a new president
By Kamila Knaudt
“I’d like to raise our profile in the general community,” said Callaway. “A lot of people have heard of us, but they don’t rea...
Community News
Sonenshine Pro Bono Reception linked young lawyers with nonprofits
By Kamila Knaudt
Each firm was partnered with a non-profit to donate time and legal services on a project basis to celebrate the 25th anniversa...
Law Practice, Law Office Management, Community News
Margaret Morrow leaving Public Counsel, search is on for replacement
By Kamila Knaudt
Morrow said the pro bono firm “would be best served by having new leadership that can bring fresh eyes to the many challenges ...
Law Practice, Community News
MoFo pro bono team led development of small business recovery fund
By Kamila Knaudt
Arranged by Calvert Impact Capital and administered by Kiva Capital Management, the program is now open to businesses with 50 ...
Legal Education, Community News
Greene Broillet, Loyola Law sponsor national mock trial tournament
By Kamila Knaudt
Sixteen student teams from across the nation participated in a two-day mock wrongful death trial tournament sponsored by Loyol...
Law Practice, Community News
Keker & Van Nest litigator uses courtroom skills on ‘Jeopardy!’
By Kamila Knaudt
It was a dream come true for the lifelong "Jeopardy!" fan and associate at Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP, who had auditione...
Judges and Judiciary, Community News
Justice Eileen Moore honored as trailblazer for work with fellow veterans
By Kamila Knaudt
During the CalVet Women Veterans Affairs’ Women Veterans Reception on Wednesday, she will be recognized for her advocacy work ...
Judges and Judiciary, Community News
Last week, the Kern County Multicultural Bar Alliance held a panel addressing the important issue of the elimination of bias f...
Community News
Public Counsel celebrates 50 years with virtual event
By Kamila Knaudt
More than 2,500 people turned up online Tuesday night to celebrate the work of the venerable public interest law firm and cont...
The firm’s earnings went to Public Counsel, a non-profit firm which works to provide legal services to people who live at or b...
Community News
Allen Matkins hosts annual holiday soirées
By Alexandra Applegate
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP celebrated the holiday season by hosting two receptions for its clients.
Community News
Loyola Law’s Civil Justice Program honors 2 attorneys
By Alexandra Applegate
Loyola Law School's Civil Justice Program hosted its 15th Annual Tribute to the Champions of Justice dinner and award ceremony...
Judges and Judiciary, Community News
Women judges and lawyers toast two milestones
By Alexandra Applegate
The National Association of Women Judges hosted a reception during its annual conference to celebrate its 40th anniversary as ...
Community News
Judges weigh in on diversity at Federal Bar Association confab
By Steven Crighton
A panel comprised entirely of judges discussed the importance of judicial diversity at an event hosted by the Inland Empire ch...
Sidley Austin sponsors an event aimed at funding youth programs in Los Angeles.
Law Practice, Community News
Hilary Potashner reappointed Central District public defender
By Carter Stoddard
Her new four-year term effectively began June 30 after judges of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals approved her reappointm...
Community News
LA Lawyers Philharmonic marks 10th anniversary at Disney Hall
By David Houston
A capacity crowd at Disney Hall marked the 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic.
Law Practice, Community News
Longtime judge Martin Jenkins address Orange County law center event
By Meghann Cuniff
The Public Law Center in Orange County raised approximately $752,000 at its Volunteers for Justice Dinner earlier this month.
Education Law, Community News
Words of Wisdom
By Allyson Aleksey
Here's a quick look at several law school commencement ceremonies from around the state.
Community News
LA-ABOTA program update
You won't find a better close-up audience experience to hone your trial skills than by watching and hearing the state's very b...
The Muslim Bar Association of Southern California and Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney co-host second annual Iftar event.