The Girardi Effect: Spotting Ethical Red Flags and Protecting Your Practice

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When: June 25th, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (Ethics)

Speaker: Doug Ridley, Esq.

Douglas Ridley is the Managing Attorney at Ridley Defense and a former Ventura County Deputy District Attorney with over 25 years of experience. He focuses exclusively on criminal defense and is a recognized leader in ethics and mental health advocacy within the legal system. Doug also teaches at Pepperdine Law School, leads the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association, and is a frequent speaker on legal ethics, attorney wellness, and trauma-informed defense.

Price: $20 Members $25 Non-Members

Click the link HERE to pay online.

Contact Information: Please RSVP to Doug Ridley at doug@ridleydefense.com or Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@sblaw.com

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SB 940: Latest Developments in ADR Certification & Avoiding the Risks

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When: Wednesday July 9th, 2025 at Noon

Where: Zoom (link

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (Including ETHICS Specialization)

SB 940 created a new system for certifying ADR neutrals designed chiefly to encourage commitment to various ethical standards. But it delegated to the State Bar the task of working out much of the detail. What led to this legislation? Does it really solve a problem? What will it entail? What problems could result? How can it be implemented to mitigate the risks? When will it go into effect And what do ADR neutrals need to do to prepare? This program will address all of these questions and more, bringing you up to date on the latest developments about this still-evolving controversial enactment.

Speaker: John Derrick

John Derrick is a full-time mediator and arbitrator. He is the Co-Chair of the ADR Section of the Santa Barbara County Bar and currently also serves on the ADR Standing Committee of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. In recent months, he has written and spoken widely — and critically — on the topic of SB 940 certification.

Price: $20.00 

Registration: Please click the link HERE to register & pay online

Questions? Please send any questions you may have to jd@johnderrickADR.com

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2025 Past Presidents Luncheon

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A Call to Judges and Past Presidents of the SBCBA to Save the Date!
2025 Past Presidents Luncheon

When: June 5th, 2025

Where: University Club of Santa Barbara

Invitations will go out in May. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@sblaw.org or call (805) 569-5511.

Also, if anyone has a new associate working for them that was admitted to the bar in 2024, please forward their names so they may be invited to the luncheon. The event is for new bar admittees and is a prime opportunity to meet and mingle with distinguished members of the bench and bar.

Click the link HERE to pay & register online!

Transitioning from Dissomaster to X-Spouse

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Transitioning from Dissomaster to X-Spouse
Presented by: Xspouse

When: Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 2:45 PM

Where: Zoom (link HERE)

MCLE: 1.0 General Credit
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND UNLESS YOU WANT MCLE CREDIT

The earliest versions of DissoMaster were programmed by the founder of Xspouse. With a common heritage both programs are very similar underneath slightly different. This presentation shows DissoMaster users where DissoMaster features are found in Xspouse.

Speaker: Bohdan Harasymiw

Bohdan Harasymiw is the CEO of Tolapa, Inc., creators of Xspouse. His involvement with Xspouse started during its early development, when he supported Sav Harasymiv, the program’s creator, with testing and technical expertise. After Sav’s passing, Bohdan, along with his brother Taras, took over managing Tolapa Inc. and Xspouse. He has since led the company through key phases of growth and innovation, combining his scientific knowledge, business skills, and leadership to ensure the organization’s ongoing success.

Bohdan graduated with first-class honors in Zoology from the Australian National University and holds an MBA in Corporate Finance and Marketing from Monash University. He began his career at the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, leading teams to assess the environmental impact of brown coal power stations on river systems. His work included mine closure planning and modeling hydrology and water chemistry for future pit lakes. Bohdan also worked in the dairy industry, providing consultancy on waste minimization and biogas recovery.

Price: $20
To receive MCLE click the link HERE to pay online.

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Annual Summer BBQ Soiree

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The Santa Barbara County Bar Association Invites Members, Guests & Families to honor our Judges at our Annual BBQ!

When: Friday, June 20th at 5:00PM

Where: Tucker’s Grove Park Area 2
4800 Cathedral Oaks Road

Price:
Member $50
Non-Member $60
Public Interest/Student $30
Kids $5

Make checks payable to SBCBA, 15 W. Carrillo, Ste.106
Please click the link HERE for credit card payments

Sponsorship Opportunities available!

Sponsorship Packages:

Gold Banner Sponsor $500
– 2 Tickets
– Name & logo on banner

Silver Banner Sponsor $250
– 1 Ticket
– Name & logo on banner

Click the link HERE to view the sponsorship form.
Contact: sblawdirector@sblaw.org

AAA Arbitration: From Drafting Clauses to Litigating Under AAA Rules

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When: Thursday March 20th, 2025, at 12:00 PM

Where: Zoom (link HERE)

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

What you need to know about arbitration with the American Arbitration Association, from drafting effective clauses in contracts through to initiating cases and litigating under AAA rules. This highly informative program is aimed at both litigators and transactional lawyers. It will allow plenty of time for participants to ask questions and contribute their own perspectives.

Speaker: Stephanie Cubacha

Stephanie Cubacha is a Director of ADR Services for the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) based in the Los Angeles Regional Office. In this role Stephanie administers large complex cases, assists with recruiting arbitrators and promotes the AAA-ICDR’s mission and vision through outreach and education. Prior to joining AAA, Stephanie practiced family and immigration law in the Chicagoland area. Stephanie received her B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York.

Moderators: Hon. Frank Ochoa (Ret.) & John Derrick

If you have any questions please email jd@johnderrickADR.com

Price: $20

Mail checks by Tuesday March 18th payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo St., Suite 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
To pay online click the link HERE

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Civility in the Legal Profession: With the Honorable Judge Thomas Anderle

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The Santa Barbara Barristers & Santa Barbara County Bar Association Present:
Civility in the Legal Profession: With the Honorable Judge Thomas Anderle

When: Wednesday, March 26th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Where: Santa Barbara Barristers Zoom Webinar

MCLE: 1.0 Hour Credit in Civility

Price:
SB Barrister Members $25
SBCBA Members $25
Non-Members $35

Registration: To register please click the link HERE or send an email to BarristersSantaBarbara@gmail.com

Bench & Bar Relations Meeting

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As Assistant Presiding Judge, the Honorable Von Deroian has scheduled a Bench & Bar Relations meeting to take place on:

Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 12:15 PM.
The meeting will be held IN-PERSON in the Figueroa Street conference room and via Zoom video conference (the Zoom link can be found HERE).

These Bench & Bar Relations meetings provide a forum for local members of the Bar to engage in an informal dialogue with the Assistant Presiding Judge as a means of raising issues and concerns that may not be otherwise addressed. All attorneys and paralegals are welcome to attend.

If you have a question you would like the Court to address, please send them to Bench & Bar Relations Chair, Tom Foley at tfoley@foleybezek.com

2025 Employment Law Update

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When: March 12th, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Where: Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General) Credit

Speaker: Jared Speier, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP

On March 12th, Stradling attorney Jared Speier will present a succinct update on major labor and employment developments thus far in 2025. During this one-hour presentation, Jared will discuss important decisions and administrative guidance regarding arbitration agreements, confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions, wage and hour issues as well as other areas of concern to employers and the attorneys representing them.

Price: Members $35 Non-Members $40 (Lunch will be provided)

Please mail checks by Monday March 10th payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo St., Suite 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
To pay online click the link HERE

Contact Information/RSVP: Please RSVP by March 7th to: Alex Craigie, Esq.,The Craigie Law Firm, PC, 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 511, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, alex@craigielawfirm.com (805) 845-1752, or Marietta Jablonka sblawdirector@sblaw.org

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Monthly Happy Hour

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When: Wednesday March 5th, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Where: Finch & Fork
31 W. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara

Join us for the Santa Barbara County Bar Association’s Monthly Happy Hour starting in March!

We’ll meet at a different location on the first Wednesday of each month. Drinks and food will be available for purchase (no host).

This is a great opportunity to connect, unwind, & network with fellow members. Stay tuned for location details each month.

We look forward to seeing you there!