2025 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament

Get ready for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie at our upcoming 2025 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Friday, September 26th, 2025.

This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals like yourself to unwind, network, and enjoy some exciting sports activities. To secure your spot, kindly refer to the registration flyer or to our new online payment portal.

DINNER / RECEPTION

So as to provide opportunity for the victors to boast of their athletic conquests, a post golf and tennis reception will begin at 5:00 PM at the Mulligan’s Café & Bar, to be followed by dinner starting at 5:30 pm.
Dinner is $50 per SBCBA Member/$60 per non-SBCBA Member ($60/$70 after September 15th)

GOLF

Meet at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course at 12:00 pm. First tee off at 12:18 pm. Team prizes for 1st & 2nd places. Individual prizes for Longest Drive and Closest to Pin! Players must give some estimate of his/her handicap.

You will be contacted regarding team assignments.

$125 to Play for SBCBA Members/$135 for Non- Members – Includes green fees & cart.
($130/$145 after September 15th)

$170 for BOTH Golf & Dinner for SBCBA Members/ $180 for Non- Members
($180/$190 after September 15th)

TENNIS

Meet at the tennis courts at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club at 1:00 pm for warm-up with round robin play starting
at 1:30 pm. A committee will form teams, for all levels. Men and women will participate in the tournament in all levels.

Prizes to tournament winners!

$50 to Play per SBCBA Members/$60 for Non- Members – Includes court fees & balls.
($60/$70 after September 15th)

$95 for BOTH Tennis & Dinner for SBCBA Members/$105 for Non-Members
($110/$120 after September 15th)

PICKLEBALL
1:30-4:30 PM Earl Warren Showgrounds

$30 SBCBA Members/$40 Non-Members ($40/$50 after Sept. 10th)
$75 for BOTH Pickleball & Dinner for SBCBA Members/$85 non-members
($85/$95 after Sept. 15th)

We hope to see you on September 26th!

Uses and Misuses of the Ex Parte Process

When: Wednesday August 27th, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Santa Barbara County Superior Court – Dept. 4

MCLE: 1.0 Hour General

Speaker: Judge Anderle, Judge Geck and Judge Sterne

Price: Members $25 Non-Members $30 

Please RSVP to: Renee Fairbanks: renee@reneemfairbanks.com or Marietta Jablonka: sblawdirector@sblaw.org

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

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Mobile Device Evidence: Cutting Edge Discovery Issues and Technology

When: Thursday August 14th, 2025, at Noon

Where: Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus

MCLE: 1.0 Hour 

What you need to know about mobile forensics tools and the preservation, acquisition, examination and analysis of digital evidence present on mobile devices. This highly informative program is aimed at both litigators and transactional attorneys. It will allow plenty of time for participants to ask questions and contribute their own perspectives.

Speaker: David Pal

David Pal, PhD is an expert in mobile forensics and digital evidence, with a deep focus on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world legal practice. He is the founder and CEO of Hearsay, a software company building intuitive tools that transform complex mobile data into clear, court-ready evidence. David’s work centers on reducing the barriers for attorneys and investigators traditionally associated with forensic tools—helping custodians, attorneys and investigators quickly understand, interpret, and act on the most critical pieces of digital information. With a background in product development, David has led the creation of solutions that make advanced forensics more approachable without sacrificing analytical depth. 

David earned a PhD from Princeton in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources, studying wastewater treatments and wetlands. Prior to Hearsay, David built and sold an AdTech company in the billboard management space and has consulted on the development and creation of dozens of startups in the LA and Princeton areas.

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

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

Questions? Please contact Alex Craigie, Esq., The Craigie Law Firm, PC, 1482 East Valley Road, Suite 511, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, alex@craigielawfirm.com or (805) 845-1752

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

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

Where: Zoom (click the link HERE to join)

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

When: Wednesday July 9th, 2025 at Noon

Where: Zoom (click the link HERE to join)

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

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

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

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

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

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