Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Location: Online – Zoom

MCLE: 1.0 Hour

You can find the zoom link HERE.

Everyone knows Superman’s fictional origin: rocketed from Krypton, raised in Kansas, savior of Metropolis. But the real battle over Superman’s legacy has taken place not in comic books, but in courtrooms. This presentation explores the complex legal history behind the Man of Steel, from Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s $130 sale of rights in 1938, through decades of litigation, creator struggles, and copyright termination efforts. It’s a story of contracts, reversions, and the limits of intellectual property law, told through the lens of America’s most iconic superhero. We’ll examine how U.S. copyright termination rights allowed the Siegel family to reclaim partial ownership of Superman, why the Shuster estate’s efforts failed, and what role trademarks and “work for hire” doctrine play in protecting modern IP empires. We’ll also look ahead to 2034, when Action Comics #1 and the original version of Superman enter the public domain.

Speaker: Puya Partow-Navid, Seyfarth Shaw

Puya Partow-Navid is a partner in the Century City office of Seyfarth Shaw. He assists clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies in protecting and enforcing their patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. A former Symantec engineer and named inventor of an ad-blocking technology, Puya understands both the excitement and complexity of innovation. He has broad experience in the tech field, including with inventions in the areas of AI, wireless communications and devices, and robotics. Puya is co-editor and a contributing author for “Gadgets, Gigabytes & Goodwill,” Seyfarth’s blog focused on the protection and promotion of intellectual property. He earned his B.S. in computer science from UCLA and his law degree from Loyola Law School.

Price: $20.00

Registration: Please fill out the form below to register online. A confirmation email will be sent to you after registration with the Zoom link.

Questions? Please contact sblawdirector@sblaw.org

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!

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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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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