SBCBA Attorney Wellness Section Presents: “Significant New Changes to MCLE Requirements & Exploring What Fosters Lawyer Well-Being and Success”

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When: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (Competence)

Presenters: Catherine Ongiri, Managing Attorney, California Bar Association, Office of Professional Competence and Robin Oaks, Chair of Attorney Wellness Section, Santa Barbara County Bar Association

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST PRESENTATION LAUNCHING THE NEW ATTORNEY WELLNESS BAR SECTION

For All Stakeholders: Judges, Lawyers, Law School Deans, Professors, Law Students, Law Firm Staff and
Managers, Bar Associations, Regulators, Professional Liability Carriers, Legal Community Members:

In early December, as the wintertime blahs and holiday stress descend upon us, come explore fostering
well-being in the legal profession, learn evidence-based practices that regulate and renew, and get updated about important MCLE changes adopted by the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees. Join with Robin Oaks, attorney and well-being coach, and Catherine Ongiri from the California Bar Association, Office of Professional Competence, to learn about the new MCLE requirements affecting all California licensed attorneys. These significant changes signal growing recognition that a broad range of competencies (Professional, Relational, Organizational, Self Skills) contribute to successful legal practice and thriving as legal professionals. Bring your presence to this talk, during this season of gift-giving, and create a vision for fostering well-being and wellness in our legal community.

Cost: $15.00

Please send checks payable to: Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo Street, 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. To pay by credit card or for any questions about signing up contact: Marietta Jablonka at (805)569-5511.

Contact for any questions about presentation: Robin Oaks at (805)685-6773 or robin@robinoaks.com

Click the link here to view the flyer!

Allen & Kimbell, LLP & the SBCBA Present: “Corporate Transparency Act 2024”

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When: Wednesday November 15th, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Where: College of Law – Santa Barbara Campus AND Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

Speaker: Jake J. Glicker, Esq.

About the Event: An estimated 37 million business entities worldwide will be faced with new compliance obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act by the end of 2024. Join corporate attorney Jake Glicker of Allen & Kimbell, LLP for an insightful strategy session into requirements and best practices for business entities in navigating the new legal landscape of the CTA’s “beneficial ownership” reporting regime. Entity owners and counsel will learn to determine what requirements they may have under the CTA, and what we know so far about how best to meet these requirements.

Cost: $30 Members $35 Non-Members (Lunch provided)

Please contact Marietta Jablonka at (805) 569-5511 or sblawdirector@gmail.com to register.

Click the link here to view the flyer!

SBCBA Family Law Section Presents: “Tips & Tricks in Enforcement of Judgements”

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When: Wednesday November 1st, 2023, at Noon

Where: College of Law – Santa Barbara Campus

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

Speaker: Hon. Susan Lopez-Giss (Ret.) and Ira Friedman, CFLS, AAML

Join Judge Susan Lopez-Giss and Ira Friedman on a discussion of tips and tricks in the enforcement of family law judgments.

Cost: $30 

Contact Information/R.S.V.P: Please RSVP to assistant@reneemfairbanks.com and send your checks made payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association to Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks, 15 West Carrillo Street, Ste. 211, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

R.S.V.P. Deadline is October 30th, 2023.

2023 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament

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Get ready for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie at our upcoming 2023 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals like yourself to unwind, network, and enjoy some exciting sports activities.

For complete event details and to secure your spot, kindly refer to the registration flyer. It contains all the information you need about registration, pricing, and the schedule of the day’s events.

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 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 10th)

 

GOLF

Meet at the Santa Barbara Municipal Golf Course at 12:00 pm. Shotgun starts at 12:36 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 10th) 

$170 for BOTH Golf & Dinner for SBCBA Members/ $180 for Non- Members

($180/$190 after September 10th)

 

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 10th) 

$95 for BOTH Tennis & Dinner for SBCBA Members/$105 for Non-Members

($110/$120 after September 10th)

 

PICKLEBALL

1:30 – 4:30 PM at Earl Warren Showgrounds

$30 SBCBA Members/$40 Non-Members

($40/$50 after Sept. 10th) 

$75 for BOTH Pickleball and Dinner for SBCBA Members/$85 non-members

($85/$95 after Sept. 10th)

We are seeking sponsors and requesting donations for event prizes for tournament winners. We are offering Tee Sponsors at $125 each to be placed on tee boxes throughout the golf course and seeking donations for event prizes.

As a tee sponsors:

  • Your tee sign (featuring your logo) will be placed on one of the 18 holes played in the golf tournament which we will create for you.
  • Your name and logo will be featured on a program during the game day dinner; and
  • Your name and logo will be included in the eNewsletter and in the Santa Barbara Lawyer magazine.

We are seeking prizes for golf, tennis, and pickleball including sports theme gifts for each category, sport equipment, sports store gift cards, wine, or anything you think would make an awesome prize!

As a donor sponsor:

  • Your name and logo will be featured on a program during the game day dinner; and
  • Your name and logo will be included in the eNewsletter and in the Santa Barbara Lawyer magazine.

The deadline for event registration, sponsors and is September 8th. Please contact SBCBA Director Marietta Jablonka, at (805) 569-5511 or email sblawdirector@gmail.com

We hope to see you on September 22nd!

SBCBA Intellectual Property/Technology Business and In-House Counsel & Corporate Law Section Presents: “Intellectual Property Strategies for Startups”

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When: Wednesday September 13th, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

Santa Barbara County and its neighbors to the north and south have robust startup communities. As new enterprises begin and expand their work, they need protection for their innovations. From concept and formation to exit and termination, our program will highlight key strategic considerations for developing and protecting intellectual property during the life of a company. The program will begin with an overview of patent, trademark, and copyright law, and will include practical considerations for intellectual property protection on a startup budget.

Speaker: Mark A. Goldstein, SoCal IP Law Group

Mark Goldstein is a partner with SoCal IP Law Group LLP, where he practices in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and intellectual property licensing and contracts. Mr. Goldstein has focused on intellectual property law exclusively since 1999, after working as a civil litigation attorney for five years. He has spoken to lawyers, scientists, and graduate students about the value of intellectual property to business enterprises in a variety of sectors. Mr. Goldstein earned his B.A. in computer science from Columbia University, an M.S. in computer science from USC, and his J.D. from Southwestern Law School. Prior to law school, he gained technical and business experience in the computer software field in his work at Codex Corporation/Motorola Information Systems Group and Xerox Corporation.

Cost: $10 Members $15 Non-Members

Mail checks by Friday, September 8, payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo St., Suite 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

R.S.V.P: To receive the meeting link via email, please respond by Friday, September 8, to Chris Kopitzke at ckopitzke@socalip.com AND to Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com

SBCBA Labor & Employment Law Presents: “The Wheels Keep On Turning 2023 Mid-Year Employment Law Update”

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When: August 30th, 2023, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Law Library, The Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus, 20 E Victoria Street

MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General)

Speaker: Jared W. Speier, Associate, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

About the Event: On August 30th, Stradling attorney Jared Speier will present a succinct update on major labor and employment developments thus far in 2023. 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.

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

RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP by August 24th, 2023 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

The SBCBA Presents: “How Understanding Bias Can Improve Your Law Practice”

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When: August 10th, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: The Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus

MCLE: 1.0 Hours (Specialty Credit for Implicit Bias)

Speakers: Hellen Hong, Esq. is the CEO of CalBar Affinity, Inc., which operates CalBar Connect. She has held multiple positions in public interest law firms, the State Bar of California, and nonprofit organizations.

Suma Mathai, Esq., MSW, is a legal consultant with the Judicial Council of California and an adjunct lecturer at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She previously practiced family law at public interest law firms in Los Angeles.

Cost: $30 Members $35 Non-Members (Light lunch will be served)

Please mail checks by Monday August 7, 2023, payable to Santa Barbara County Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo Street, Suite 106, Santa Barbara CA 93101 or call to pay via credit card: (805) 569-5511

RSVP: Please contact Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com

SBCBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force Present: Creating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs

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When: Wednesday June 28th, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Where: Zoom

MCLE: 1.00 Hour(s) (Elimination of Bias – Pending)

Speakers:

Ali Metzl, M&A and Corporate Shareholder and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Rhonda Grayson, Talent Acquisition Director, Rimon PC

Juli Farris, Partner and Diversity Committee member at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

Cost: $15 Members $20 Non-Members

Please mail checks by Monday, June 19, 2023, payable to Santa Barbara Bar Association, 15 W. Carrillo Street Suite 106, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or call to pay via credit card: 805-569-5511

RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP to Marietta Jablonka at sblawdirector@gmail.com

Click the link here to view the flyer

2023 Annual BBQ

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Save the Date for SBCBA’s Annual BBQ!

When: Friday June 16th, 2023, at 5:00 PM

Where: Tucker’s Grove Park – 4800 Cathedral Oaks Road

The SBCBA invites members, guests, and families to join us for our annual celebration.

Cost: $50 Members $60 Non-Members $30 Public Interest/Student $5 Kids

Make checks payable to SBCBA, 15 W. Carrillo, Suite 106 or call click the link here to pay online.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Gold Sponsors: 
Law Offices of Bradford Brown

Herring Law Group

The Colleges of Law

Silver Sponsors:

Montecito Bank & Trust Wealth Management

Paragon Mortgage 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Please contact email sblawdirector@gmail.com for more information

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SBCBA Family Law Section Presents: “Luncheon Meeting”

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Topic: Bankruptcy Considerations in Family Law

When: Thursday June 22nd, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: The Colleges of Law – Santa Barbara Campus 20 E. Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

MCLE: 1.00 Hour(s)

Speaker: Bankruptcy attorneys Felicita Torres and Lauren Rode of Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP

Felicita (“Cita”) spent seven years working at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, as a law clerk to the Honorable Robin L. Riblet (Ret.), prior to joining Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP in 2014. Cita handles insolvency and bankruptcy matters, from prebankruptcy consultation for individuals and businesses, to representing creditors and trustees in bankruptcy litigation and contested matters. Cita received her law degree from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Stanford University. She has been a partner at Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP since 2018.

Before moving to Santa Barbara in 2017, Lauren worked for a firm in Los Angeles, where she handled all of the firm’s Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy matters throughout all four districts in California. Prior to law school, Lauren worked at Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl & Jones, one of the most prominent insolvency practices in the nation. Lauren received her law degree from University of Minnesota Law School and her undergraduate degree from Cornell University. Lauren joined Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP in 2020. In addition to representing clients in bankruptcy matters, Lauren has an active family law practice. She and Cita collaborate to address client issues arising at the intersection of family law and bankruptcy.

Menu: Assortment of sandwiches, salads, chips and dessert

Cost: $35 per person

Check payable to Santa Barbara Bar Association, mailed to Marisa Beuoy, Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP, 8 E. Figueroa St. #300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Credit card payments can be made to the Bar Association directly by calling 805-569-5511.

R.S.V.P. Deadline: June 14th, 2023. Please R.S.V.P. to Marisa Beuoy at beuoy@g-tlaw.com