Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County
October 13, 2009
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HBA endorses Solange Ritchie
for OCBA Secretary
For more information please contact us at info@ochba.org. |
OCBA Charitable Fund Presents the
Annual Fall Fundraiser
A fundraiser benefiting local charities that provide access to justice and promote equal justice for all.
Friday, November 13, 2009
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Celebrations by Turnip Rose
Come experience Orange County's Exciting New Venue
1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa 92627
Join your friends from the legal community for a fun, eclectic party
celebrating and raising money for Orange County law-related charities.
Download flier and registration form >
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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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WOMEN'S CAUCUS & MINORITY CAUCUS
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Hosted by the Consumer Attorneys of California Women's Caucus & Minority Caucus and the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
OCTOBER 16, 2009
5:30 - 7:30
Whiskey Tasting at
MULDOON'S DUBLIN PUB
202 Newport Center Drive; Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hosted By:
SHAINA COLOVER
CYNTHIA CRAIG
Sponsors:
ANNE ANDREWS · ANDREWS & THORNTON
APRIL BLACKMAN · LAW OFFICES OF GROSS & BLACKMAN
JOHN MONTEVIDEO · DIMARCO | ARAUJO | MONTEVIDEO
CLARICE LETIZIA · WENTWORTH, PAOLI & PURDY
VINCE HOWARD · HOWARD | NASSIRI, PC
RSVP: Valerie Shope at (916) 442-6902 ext. 115
Valerie@CAOC.org
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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 |
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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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, José José, 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 Durán 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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"Strength, Connect & Strategies for Success" Asian American Business Women Association to Host 1st Annual Leadership Conference
The Asian American Business Women Association (AABWA) is hosting its first leadership conference on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 11767 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Holly Fujie
AABWA is bringing together the experience and knowledge of international, national and local presenters. The keynote speaker is Holly Fujie, immediate past president of the State Bar of California (2008-2009) and a partner at Buchalter Nemer in Los Angeles. Fujie, who is of Japanese descent and has been devoted to diversity issues throughout her career, is only the third woman to hold the post in 81 years. Fujie will focus on the conference's theme, "Strength, Connect & Strategies for Success."
The conference will highlight topics on "The Power of Positive Attitude" and "The Power of Networking." A panel with members of Orange County's diverse media will also discuss "The Role of Ethnic Media in Community Leadership." Visit the AABWA website for the full list of speakers and panelists and participating organizations, including the California State Asian & Pacific Islanders Affairs Commission.
For more information or to register online, visit the AABWA website at www.aabwa.org or call Kim-Yen Hyunh at (714) 791-8202. Facebook users may also join the group "Asian American Business Women Association" for updates.
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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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Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Fall 2009 Webinar Calendar
For more information and to register:
Visit www.ilrc.org/seminars
Purchase any publication and receive 5% off on ALL Webinars!
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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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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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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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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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 García Guillén
2009 Board of Directors
Frank Acosta
Eric M. Alderete
Eva Casas Sarmiento
Jacob Gonzales
Theresa C. Lopez
Christy Marie Lopez
Tami Lopez
José Gonzalez
Jorge A. Martinez
Javier Rivera-Carbone
Federico C. Sayre
Karin Khan
Leo Paredes
Marcelo Reyes
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