Log in or Locked Out: Securing Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets

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Date: May 14th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom (link provided after registration)
MCLE Credit: 1.0 Hour (general)

Fiduciaries under a power of attorney, will, trust, or conservatorship will almost inevitably need access to digital assets in order to fulfill fiduciary duties. That access may be hindered by missing passwords, or by complicated Terms of Service Agreements. This program will address relevant provisions of the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act as enacted in California with a focus on advance planning to ensure fiduciary access with a minimum of administrative complication.

Speakers: Christine P. Roberts, Esq. and Anna Winningham.

Christine Roberts is a partner in the Estate Planning Department at Mullen & Henzell L.L.P. where she advises clients on preparation of estate plans and on post-death trust administrations.

Anna Winningham is President of Risk Control Strategies, is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), and a former Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Cost: Members $20 Non-Members $25

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Questions? Please send any questions regarding to program to Christine Roberts, croberts@mullenlaw.com

Subchapter V of Chapter 11: Reorganizing a Small Business

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Essential Information for Litigators and Transactional Lawyers with Small Business Clients Facing Insolvency

Date: May 27th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom (link provided after registration)
MCLE Credit: 1.0 Hour (general)

How a small business can use Subchapter V of Chapter 11 to continue in business even if faced with apparently crippling debt. Many businesses survived COVID by taking on debt beyond their ability to pay. Can Subchapter V — which took effect in 2020 — help?

Speakers: William C. Beall Esq. & Ryan W. Beall Esq.

William C. Beall was a graduate of Yale Law School in 1980 and has been practicing since 1981. After two years in a clerkship in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, he joined the firm of Michaelson, Susi & Michaelson in 1982. In 1988, he entered into the solo practice. In 1993, Mr. Beall and Eric Burkhardt formed the partnership Beall and Burkhardt, the predecessor entity to Beall & Burkhardt, APC. From 1982 to the present, Mr. Beall has practiced exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and other debtor-creditor related issues.

Ryan W. Beall received his undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in Human Communication from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 2012, and his law degree from University of California Irvine, School of Law in 2016. While at law school, he served a judicial externship to the Honorable Brian E. Hill, Superior Court of Santa Barbara, and a judicial externship to the Honorable Scott C. Clarkson, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California. Upon graduation, Mr. Beall served a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Christopher M. Klein, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of California from August 2016 to August 2018.

Cost: Members $20 Non-Members $25

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Questions? Please send any questions regarding to program to William Beall, will@beallandburkhardt.com

2026 Employment Law Update

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Date: April 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus
MCLE Credit: 1.0 hour (general).

Jared Speier will present the most recent employment law updates for 2026. Topics to be addressed include new legislation for 2026, necessary changes to employee handbooks, important wage and hour developments, as well as other areas of concern to employers, with a focus on practical guidance for implementing policies to maintain compliance in an ever-changing legal sphere.

Speaker: Jared W. Speier is a Partner in Stradling’s Employment Law practice group. Jared has significant experience representing employers in single plaintiff wrongful termination, discrimination, and other matters as well as large scale complex class action and PAGA lawsuits. Jared has successfully litigated and disposed of many claims whether by obtaining summary judgment or defeating class certification. Jared has extensive experience in both state and federal court, as well several arbitral forums.

Cost: $30 Members; $35 Non-Members (Lunch included)

Questions? Please contact Alex Craigie at alex@craigielawfirm.com.

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Registration Open! 2026 Bench & Bar Conference

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Register Today!
2026 Bench & Bar Conference 
Friday March 27th, 2026

Specialty credits will be available, including implicit bias, elimination of bias, ethics, civility and wellness.

Hybrid Zoom/In Person Presentation
Lunch and refreshments provided

Schedule:
Arrival: 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Presentations: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Social Hour: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

We are still seeking Program Presenters and Sponsors.
If interested, please contact Barbara Carroll at bcarroll@countyofsb.org

Price:
Members: $60
Non-Members: $75

Click the link HERE to register online!

Click the link HERE to view the flyer!

Zealous Representation of Noncitizen Criminal Defendants – Complying with Padilla & Penal Code 1016.3 obligations

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Date: April 13, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.
Venue: Zoom (link provided after registration).
MCLE Credit: 1.0 hour (general).

This presentation will help criminal defense attorneys comply with their Sixth Amendment obligations to provide effective representation to noncitizen defendants by understanding what information is relevant to determine the immigration consequences, what their advice must include so the client can meaningfully understand their options, and how to defend against the immigration consequences.

Speakers: Onyx Starrett, Brooke Lautz.

Onyx Starrett and Brooke Lautz work as the criminal-immigration experts at the Santa Barbara and Ventura Public Defender Offices, respectively. They have over two decades of experience in immigration and criminal law.

Cost: County Bar members, $20; non-members, $25.

Questions? Please contact Onyx Starrett, ostarrett@countyofsb.org

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Advanced Use of Xspouse and Xarrears

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Save the Date! 2026 Bench & Bar Conference

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Save the Date!
2026 Bench & Bar Conference 
Friday March 27th, 2026

Specialty credits will be available, including implicit bias, elimination of bias, ethics, civility and wellness.

Hybrid Zoom/In Person Presentation
Lunch and refreshments provided

Schedule:
Arrival: 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Presentations: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Social Hour: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

We are still seeking Program Presenters and Sponsors.
If interested, please contact Barbara Carroll at bcarroll@countyofsb.org

Price:
Members: $60
Non-Members: $75

Click the link HERE to register online!

Click the link HERE to view the flyer!

Vicarious Trauma in Attorneys

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When: January 29th, 2026 at Noon
Where: Zoom (link to be provided after registration)

MCLE Credit: 1.0 Hour (Competence – Prevention & Detection credit)

Attorneys spend their days helping others through crisis — but that same work can quietly affect their own well-being. In this engaging and compassionate program, criminal defense attorney Doug Ridley and clinical psychologist Dr. Mike Rodriguez explore how repeated exposure to clients’ stress and trauma can impact attorneys’ mental health, focus, and resilience. Drawing from real courtroom experience and clinical insight, they discuss how to recognize early signs of burnout, balance empathy with self-care, and maintain professional competence under pressure. Attendees gain practical tools for managing stress and fostering a healthier, more sustainable approach to practicing law.

Speakers: Douglas Ridley, Esq. & Dr. Mike Rodriguez

Douglas Ridley: Practicing law since 1998, Doug Ridley is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and former Ventura County Deputy District Attorney. Now the founder of Ridley Defense, he focuses exclusively on criminal law, handling serious felony, DUI, and juvenile cases throughout Southern California. Doug serves as President of the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association and teaches as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School. Known for his compassionate advocacy, he also champions mental health awareness in the justice system through his work with NAMI and the Ventura County Mental Health Diversion Advisory Workgroup.

Dr. Mike Rodriguez: Dr. Mike Rodriguez is the Clinical Director of Dos Arboles Psychological Services and a retired leader from Ventura County Behavioral Health. A recognized expert in forensic risk assessment, he has overseen multiple county programs serving adults, older adults, and justice-involved clients. A former youth minister and coach, Dr. Rodriguez brings a lifelong commitment to service and community wellness. He continues to develop programs supporting families in crisis, including founding Camp Widow Kids in San Diego, and works closely with courts, clinicians, and attorneys to promote trauma-informed care and mental health awareness.

Registration:

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Questions:

Please contact Douglas Ridley at doug@ridleydefense.com

SBCBA Happy Hour!

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