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!
Contact: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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, [email protected] (805) 845-1752, or Marietta Jablonka [email protected]

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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!

Time to Register! 2025 Bench & Bar Conference

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2025 Bench and Bar Conference
Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Join us as we explore relevant legal and social issues, including elimination of bias, civility, civil rights, criminal law, wellness, and the second amendment.

Hybrid Zoom/In Person Presentation at the Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus (20 E. Victoria Street)

Lunch and refreshments provided

6 hours MCLE credit, including wellness, competency, and elimination of bias

Keynote Speaker:
Hon. Hernaldo Baltodano

Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal
Second Appellate District, Division Six

Schedule:
Saturday, January 25, 2024

Arrival: 8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Presentations: 9:00 A.M. – 4:10 P.M.
Social Hour: 4:10 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Cost: $60 Members $75 Non-Members (click the link HERE to register online!)

Time to Register! 2025 Bench & Bar Conference

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2025 Bench and Bar Conference
Saturday, January 25th, 2025

Join us as we explore relevant legal and social issues, including elimination of bias, civility, civil rights, criminal law, wellness, and the second amendment.

Hybrid Zoom/In Person Presentation at the Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus (20 E. Victoria Street)

Lunch and refreshments provided

6 hours MCLE credit, including wellness, competency, and elimination of bias

Keynote Speaker:
Hon. Hernaldo Baltodano

Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal
Second Appellate District, Division Six

Schedule:
Saturday, January 25, 2024

Arrival: 8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Presentations: 9:00 A.M. – 4:10 P.M.
Social Hour: 4:10 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Cost: $60 Members $75 Non-Members (click the link HERE to register online!)

 

Using AI for Legal Tasks: Ethical Issues and Practical Guidance

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When: Thursday December 12th, 2024, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Zoom (click the link HERE to join)

MCLE: 1.0 Hour Ethics

The use of artificial intelligence tools raises many ethical issues for attorneys in the areas of confidentiality, competence, supervision of non-lawyer personnel, communication with and billing of clients, and candor to tribunals. We will consider sections of the California Rules of Professional Conduct and Business and Professions Code that may affect attorneys’ engagement with AI and provide practical guidance for its ethical use in the practice of law. In addition, we will discuss federal cases concerning the dangers of AI-generated “hallucination” output, the use of large language models for interpreting contracts, statutes, and other legal documents, and a sampling of judges’ local rules concerning the use of AI.

Speaker: Michael D. Harris, SoCal IP Law Group

Michael Harris is a partner in the Westlake Village office of SoCal IP Law Group. His practice focuses on litigation, prosecution, and licensing in the areas of patent, trademark, and copyright, and on advising clients about enforcing their IP rights and avoiding infringement. Mr. Harris began his career as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office before moving to private practice with IP-centric firms in the Los Angeles area. He has served as president of the Century City Bar Association and on the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Mr. Harris earned his undergraduate degree in engineering from Purdue University and his law degree from Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C.

Reservation:
To receive the meeting link via email, please respond by Tuesday, December 10th to Marietta Jablonka at [email protected] AND to Chris Kopitzke at [email protected]
You can also find the meeting link HERE

Cost: $20.00

Mail checks by Tuesday, December 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

Questions? Please email [email protected]

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