Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
October 6, 2009
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OCAABA MOON FESTIVAL MIXER
Moon Festival celebrations, though still relatively new to the U.S., have been held throughout Asia for well over 1,000 years. This holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immortal moon Goddess, Chang O, who lives in the moon.
October 7, 2009
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
2112 Windward Lane, Newport Beach
(Cross streets are Irvine and Santiago by the Back Bay)
$10 for OCAABA Members / $20 for Non-Members /
$5 for Judges and Students
Includes a limited bar and appetizers from different Asian ethnic groups plus moon cake!
PLEASE RSVP BY Monday, October 5, 2009.
Add $5.00 if registering after October 5, 2009.
RSVP:
Online: www.ocaaba.org
Email: ocaaba@cox.net
Phone: 949-440-6700 x 254
Mail: OCAABA, 6789 Quail Hill Parkway #204 Irvine CA 92603
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No Program Left Behind:
The Aftermath of the California Budget Crisis in Orange County
Presented by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, in conjunction with the University of California-Irvine Law School
October 27, 2009
At the University Club, UCI
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky will give the Keynote Address. The purpose of the event is to discuss the California budget crisis, the ensuing recession, and its effect on Orange County and develop strategies to meet the needs of the community.
The Symposium will encompass the following topics for discussion: Health, Housing, Education, Government Benefits, and Social Service Networks. Your attendance would serve to make the Symposium not only more beneficial for other attendees, but for the community as well, that will benefit from the learned knowledge.
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COURTROOM SOLUTIONS
FOR TODAY'S LAWYERS
Presented by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association,
American Board of Trial Advocates & UCI School of Law
In support of the UC Irvine Law Scholarship Fund
OCTOBER 23-24, 2009
ON THE UC IRVINE CAMPUS
UCI STUDENT CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Dear Counsel:
Please join us for the first collaborative event between the
new UC Irvine School of Law, Orange County Trial Lawyers
Association and American Board of Trial Advocates.
Many of California's premier jurists, scholars and attorneys
will share their views and insights with you on issues such as
Causation, Preemption, Business Litigation, Jury Perspectives,
Judicial Perspectives and much more.
We would love to welcome you to the campus for this dazzling
line-up of legal stars, featuring keynote breakfast and luncheon
speakers and available MCLE credit.
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean, UC Irvine School of Law
EARN UP TO 14 MCLE CREDITS FOR ONLY $275 PER PERSON!
California's Premier Jurists, Legal Scholars and Attorneys Address New Challenges in Modern Courtroom Practice
Download more information >
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St. Thomas More Society Invites the Entire Legal Community to the Annual Red Mass & Reception Dinner
HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL IN ORANGE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009 EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION AT 6:00 P.M. The Red Mass is a Eucharistic celebration of the role of the law in God's plan. In 1245, the first Red Mass was celebrated in the La Sainte Chapelle, Paris honoring St Ives, the patron saint of lawyers. In 1310, the Red Mass was celebrated in England with the Bench and Bar in attendance at the opening of the Court term. The celebration is known as the Red Mass because the priest and judges wore red robes. The tradition has continued in the United States with members of the US Supreme Court joining the resident and members of Congress each year at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington. The Red Mass is also celebrated in numerous cities around the world. For more information visit: www.stthomasmore.netTO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESSION, JURISTS SHOULD CONTACT HON. WM MONROE OR HON. DAVID BELZ |
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Celebrating Visionaries, Making a Difference! MALDEF 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala
Join us for MALDEF's 35th Annual Los Angeles Awards Gala, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel! Among our honorees this year, we are proud to include Eva Longoria Parker for her extraordinary achievement in promoting and protecting the civil rights of the Latino community. Ms. Longoria Parker is the founder of Eva's Heroes, a charity that helps developmentally disabled children. She is a dedicated supporter of many other organizations including PADRES contra el Cancer and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Amid the festivities we will also celebrate the return of Thomas A. Saenz to MALDEF in his new role as President and General Counsel.
Special guest presenters will include Antonia Hernandez, Dolores Huerta, Jos� Jos�, Keisha Whitaker, Lupe Ontiveros, and many more. A special performance will be given by Nydia Rojas. Join MALDEF for a night of entertainment and celebration of those who are making a difference for Latinos in California and across the nation!
Click here to see the full list of presenters
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE HERE!
Contact Grace Dur�n to register or get more information at gduran@maldef.org or at 213-629-2512 x114.
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Celebrate Pro Bono Week with PLC!
Monday, October 26
Pro Bono Basic Guardianship Training
Presented by Public Law Center and Orange County Bar Association
Tuesday, October 27
Justice for All Legal Clinics
TIME: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Various locations throughout Orange County
MORE: Justice For All Clinic Day provides a forum for volunteers to serve at community legal clinics throughout the county and help those who cannot afford a lawyer. Contact PLC to volunteer.
Thursday, October 29
4th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
LOCATION: JT Schmid's Restaurant & Brewery, The District at Tustin Legacy
MORE: Separate Invitation to recent volunteers will follow
Join PLC for all or one of the activities as we commemorate the contributions of our many volunteers and partners in providing access to justice. Please contact Kirsten Kreymann with any questions you might have about participating in Celebrate Pro Bono Week.
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A Reception for Diverse Lawyers and Law Firms: "Celebrating Diversity"
You Are Cordially Invited To A Reception With Representatives From The State's Regulated Utilities, Corporate In-House Legal Departments, Diverse Lawyers And Women, Disabled Veteran, And Minority-Owned Law Firms
November 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo History Museum
333 S. Grand
Los Angeles, California 90071
RSVP by Oct. 23, 2009 Required due to Limited Capacity:
helenhsiao@willenken.com or 213.955.9240
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Reception Sponsors:
California Public Utilities Commission
California Minority Counsel Program
Bruckner & Walker LLP
Lim Ruger & Kim LLP
Sanchez & Amador LLP
Stanzler Funderburk & Castellon LLP
Willenken Wilson Loh & Lieb LLP
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Career Opportunity with LAUSD!
Our Office of General Counsel is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Chief Labor Negotiator to join its existing team of close to 100 staff members, including over 30 attorneys.
The individual will become an integral part of the OGC and act as the lead negotiator for the District in employment and labor relations matters. The Chief Labor Negotiator will represent the District in complex labor negotiations regarding wages, hours, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for LAUSD employees represented by 8 different unions.
This individual will assist the District with the interpretation, implementation, and administration of labor contracts, and may be called upon to retain experts when related to the legal advice requested.
Entrance requirements include a Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent from an American Bar Association accredited institution; plus six years of experience as a practicing member of the Bar; considerable labor relations experience is essential.
Interested candidates should submit an online application at www.lausdjobs.org. On our home page, click "Home" and follow instructions to apply online. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Forsberg atanna.forsberg@lausd.net.
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Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Fall 2009 Seminar & Webinar Calendar
For more information and to register:
Visit www.ilrc.org/seminars
Purchase any publication and receive 5% off on ALL Seminars & Webinars!
Los Angeles Seminars
Family-Based Immigration
Friday, September 25, 9 am - 5 pm
Central American Resource Center , Los Angeles
7.0 MCLE
Cutting-Edge Issues in U Nonimmigrant Cases
Friday, October 2, 9 am - 12 pm
Central American Resource Center , Los Angeles
2.75 MCLE
Understanding Inadmissibility & Proving Hardship
Friday, October 2, 2 pm - 5 pm
Central American Resource Center, Los Angeles
2.75 MCLE
Crimes & Immigration Seminar
Saturday, October 10, 9 am - 5 pm
Location TBA, Los Angeles
Hosted by the ILRC & Law Offices of Norton Tooby
**Please visit www.ilrc.org/seminars for possible location changes or cancellations**
Webinars
SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status)
Wed, November 4, 10 am - 12 pm PST
2.0 MCLE
Filing Motions to Suppress
Thurs, October 29, 12 pm - 1:30 am PDT
1.5 MCLE
U Visa Webinar Series
U Nonimmigrant Status
Wed, October 7, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
1.5 MCLE
U Nonimmigrant Adjustment
Wed, October 14, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
1.5 MCLE
Cutting-Edge U Nonimmigrant Issues
Wed, October 21, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PDT
1.5 MCLE
Asylum Webinar Series:
Fundamentals of Asylum Law and Practice
Wed, November 18, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE
Asylum and "Material Support" Bar
Thurs, December 3, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE
LGBT & HIV+ Asylum Claims
Thurs, December 10, 12 pm - 1:30 pm PST
1.5 MCLE
What is a Webinar?
A webinar is a web conference system that allows you to join ILRC trainings from the convenience of your own office via the telephone and internet. You simply dial a conference call number and click on a web link provided by the ILRC, and you will be able to learn by listening to the instructor's lecture and watching the computer screen simultaneously.
Questions?
Please contact Sai Suzuki, Marketing Coordinator, at 415-255-9499 Ext 789 or ssuzuki@ilrc.org.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
1663 Mission Street, Suite 602, San Francisco , CA 94103
(T) 415-255-9499 (F) 415-255-9792 (W) www.ilrc.org
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UCI Mock Trial Invitational Tournament -- Volunteer Judges Needed! Saturday & Sunday, November 14 and 15
Greetings from UC Irvine's Mock Trial Team!
What began as the first invitational in Orange County history has
evolved into one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in the country. The 16 schools (and 32 teams) competing this season will come from 10 different states, and every school competing reached Nationals last season.
We ask that you please consider judging at our third annual UCI Mock Trial Invitational Tournament on November 14 and 15, 2009 at the UCI Student Center.
There are four rounds of trials-- Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon-- and you can judge as many or as few as you like. No litigation experience is required-- anyone with a JD is welcome to judge, and we'll cover all of the details during a quick PowerPoint presentation before the trial. And, of course, we'll provide food and parking.
You can register online at http://www.irvinemocktrial.com/JUDGES.html. Once you do, the Student Tournament Coordinator will send you a confirmation email with all of the details (directions, parking, etc.).
If you have any questions, please contact me at cspencer@uci.edu (949.824.1312) or contact our Head Coach Justin Bernstein, an associate for O'Melveny & Myers LLP (irvine.coach@gmail.com).
We hope you can make it!
Carol Spencer
School of Social Sciences
Director of Development
3151 Social Science Plaza
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
949.824.1312
949.824.1927 FAX
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INNERCITY STRUGGLE Job Available: Associate Director
Job Description: Associate Director
InnerCity Struggle (ICS) is a social justice, community-building, and membership led organization in the Eastside communities of Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights. ICS promotes safe, healthy and non-violent communities by organizing youth and families in the Eastside to work toward social and educational justice. ICS was founded in 1994 as an independent center to build community leadership to improve the quality of life in the Eastside. Through organizing and community building, ICS has celebrated various victories like winning new schools and more counselors, and increasing college access and voter participation in the Eastside.
Associate Director Responsibilities:
InnerCity Struggle is seeking an Associate Director. The AD will devote 70% of his or her time to overseeing and monitoring internal organizational operations, including but not limited to the supervision of lead staff; support program planning and coordination; and will support campaign strategy development, coordination, and implementation. The AD will also spend 30% of his/her time on external affairs, including fundraising, foundation development, major donor cultivation, and coalition building. The Associate Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years in management level positions and 5 years minimum in community/labor organizing
- 3 years minimum staff supervision experience as well as strong staff management skills
- Fund development and program planning skills
- Commitment to systemic social change and strong desire to build a social movement in the Eastside
- Understanding of urban educational and school issues
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles region, particularly Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, El Sereno and Lincoln Heights communities
- Ability to work effectively with public officials
- Administrative and fiscal management experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills, bilingual in Spanish preferred
- A BA/BS or Master degree is preferred, but not required
Compensation:
Salary is based on experience level, with a generous benefits package. InnerCity Struggle is a social justice oriented employer.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (required) including previous salary history by Wednesday, October 28, 2009 to: Attn: Executive Director Maria Brenes, InnerCity Struggle:
ics@innercitystruggle.org
InnerCity Struggle is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability,
gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited category. We strongly encourage women, people
of color, LGBTQ, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.
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2009 Executive Board Members
President:
Monica E Lukoschek
President-Elect:
Carlos X. Colorado
Vice President:
Genoveva Meza Talbott
Secretary:
Luis A. Barba
Chief Financial Officer:
Olivia Carrillo Hickman
Immediate Past President:
Norma Garc�a Guill�n
2009 Board of Directors
Frank Acosta
Eric M. Alderete
Eva Casas Sarmiento
Jacob Gonzales
Theresa C. Lopez
Christy Marie Lopez
Tami Lopez
Jos� Gonzalez
Jorge A. Martinez
Javier Rivera-Carbone
Federico C. Sayre
Karin Khan
Leo Paredes
Marcelo Reyes
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