Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
November 18, 2008

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International Law Section Networking Reception

The Executive Committee of the International Law Section
of the State Bar of California Cordially Invites You to Attend the
International Law Section Networking Reception

Mix and Mingle with International Lawyers And
Learn About the "Real World" of Having an International Practice

Friday, November 21st, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Island Hotel Newport Beach
690 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Telephone: (949) 759-0808
Please join us!

R.S.V.P. to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, November 12.
The State Bar of California Announces the Annual Public Hearings on Attorney Discipline, Admissions & Competence
(Held Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 6095(a))

The State Bar of California will hold its annual hearings to receive proposals on attorney disciplinary procedures, attorney competancy and admissions procedures. The hearings will be held in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The purpose of these hearings is to provide an opportunity for members of the public and the legal professions to make proposals or offer comments regarding the attorney discipline process, the admissions process or the maintenance or improvement of attorney competence.

Two hearings will be conducted. The dates and times of these public hearings are as follows:

Los Angeles
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Time: 10:00am
Location: The State Bar of California
Board Lounge
1149 South Hill Street, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015

San Francisco
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Time: 10:00am
Location: The State Bar of California
Board Room
180 Howard Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

The hearings will conclude when all speakers present have made their presentations. Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and/or present written materials should contact Doug Hull at (415) 538-2015 or at [email protected] by
Friday, December 5, 2008.
The Orange County Bar Association Presents "Specialty Credit Night"

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
5:30 PM Registration/Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:15 PM Program
Hilton Irvine/OC Airport
18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine

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3.0 CLE SPECIALTY CREDIT
1 Substance Abuse
1 Legal Ethics
1 Elimination of Bias1

TOPICS:
� Lawyer Impairment: Duties of Counsel, Client Disclosure, and Finding Help
� Danger Zone: How Staying on the Right Side of the Ethical Line Can Make You a More Effective Lawyer
� Sexual Orientation Bias Revisited After AB2005

Speakers:
Hon. Ronald Kreber, Lamoreaux Justice Center
Hon. Franz E. Miller, Central Justice Center
Tara Borelli, Attorney at Law, Lambda Legal
Carole J. Buckner, Attorney at Law, Special Assistant, U.S. Attorney
Jeffrey W. Erdman, Attorney at Law, Bennett & Erdman
Patricia Lee-Gulley, Attorney at Law, Gordon & Rees

Program Chair:
Solange E. Ritchie
Attorney at Law
Law Offices of Steven R. Young

Pre-registration deadline: November 26th. Payments received in the OCBA offices after close of business on November 26th; add $25. OCBA is not responsible for lost, misdirected or delayed mail.

Register Online @ www.ocbar.org

OCBA Member $140
New Admittee Member $130
Law Student Member/Judge $90
Non-Member $180
Emeritus (Certified by California State Bar) $65

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Become a member of the OCHBA for 2008!
 
HBA of Orange County LogoThis year the HBA continues its effort to bring innovative programs and benefits to its members, and we hope that you can take advantage of all of them! Take a look at some of our activities and member benefits:
  • Free MCLE seminars for HBA members (1-2 times per year);
  • Special member discount to the HBA's 30th Annual Installation Dinner and Scholarship Fundraiser on March 1, 2008, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa;
  • Annual Memorial Day MCLE Trip in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico;
  • Special Discount to the HBA's Annual Judges' BBQ;
  • Special Discount to the HBA's Annual D�a de los Muertos Bar Review;
  • Free to all HBA Bar Reviews/de Barrandas (3-5 time per year);
  • Wallace Davis Scholarship Fund for Latino law students;
  • Mentoring to Latino law students, which also provides valuable access to a qualified pool of employees from which to pick clerks and associates;
  • Member only E-mail newsletter with important announcements & information;
  • Improved website at www.ochba.org;
  • Members ONLY section, including job announcements;
  • Pro bono opportunities;
  • HBA Membership Directory to be distributed when you renew your membership;
  • Ad opportunities on OCHBA website; and
  • Roundtable with In-House Counsel.

The success of the HBA relies on the commitment and participation of our members.  We look forward to seeing you at our events and thank you in advance for helping us make 2008 the best year yet for the HBA.

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Also In This Issue
International Law Section Networking Reception
The State Bar of California Announces the Annual Public Hearings on Attorney Discipline, Admissions
The Orange County Bar Association Presents "Specialty Credit Night"
Become a member of the HBA for 2008!
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Law Offices of Federico Castelan Sayre

Malcolm & Cisneros, LLP

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Morrison & Foerster, LLP

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Rutan & Tucker LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Snell & Wilmer LLP

Union Bank of California
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