Save the Date! 2025 Bench & Bar Conference
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 Lunch and refreshments provided 6 hours MCLE credit, including wellness, competency, and elimination of bias Keynote Speaker: Hon. […]
Using AI for Legal Tasks: Ethical Issues and Practical Guidance
When: Thursday December 12th, 2024, 12:00 – 1:15 PM Where: Zoom 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 […]
Santa Barbara ADR: The View from the Court
Date: Thursday December 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM Place: Department 5, Santa Barbara Superior Court MCLE: 1.0 Hour (General) Moderator: John Derrick Judge Colleen Sterne, who presides over the Santa Barbara Superior Court’s ADR programs, will be joined by Judge Frank Ochoa (Ret.) — who first brought ADR programs to the Court at a time […]
MCLE: “A Discussion of the Racial Justice Act”
When: Wednesday December 9th, 2024, from 12:15 – 1:15 PM Where: Santa Barbara Superior Court, Anacapa Division, Dept. 2 (Zoom option also available) MCLE: 1.0 Hour General Speakers: The Honorable Pauline Maxwell, Presiding Judge Santa Barbara County Superior Court; Tracy Macuga, Public Defender of Santa Barbara County; and John Savrnoch, District Attorney of Santa Barbara […]
MCLE: “Microsoft Excel and Outlook: Tips & Tricks for Attorneys”
When: Wednesday December 4th, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:15 PM Where: Zoom MCLE: 1.0 Hour General In this MCLE you will learn about: Understanding the basic core functionality of Excel and Outlook? Best practices on how to build spreadsheets and organize your work? Leveraging core keyboard shortcuts for Outlook and Excel? Effective integration of Outlook with legal […]
2024 Annual Dinner
You are cordially invited to attend the Santa Barbara County Bar Association’s Annual Dinner New Date! Thursday, November 14th El Paseo Restaurant, Santa Barbara 6:00 PM Reception Dinner & Awards Presentation to follow beginning at 6:30 PM Awards Presentation Honoring: The Honorable Judge Pauline Maxwell John T. Rickard Judicial Service Award Russell Ghitterman Jamie Forrest […]
Well-Being in Law Week
SPECIAL EVENT: WELL-BEING IN LAW WEEK WEEK-LONG EVENT BY ZOOM Co-Hosted by Robin Oaks, SBCBA Director of Well-Being, Attorney at Law and Well-being Coach/Trainer/Consultant Monday, October 28 Through Friday, November 1, 2024; Each Day at Noon – 1:15 pm Five days of nationally recognized speakers presenting about well-being in law each – at noon by […]
2024 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament
Tournament Registration Now Open! Get ready for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie at our upcoming 2024 Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Friday, September 27th 2024. 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 […]