The SDCBA Bar Center is closed at this time. We are closely monitoring the situation to determine when we can reopen. Meanwhile, all in-person events and meetings during this time – both at the Bar Center and off-site – have either been re-scheduled as webinars or conference calls, postponed, or canceled. Please read our latest update about these changes here »
President's Message
The SDCBA's top goal is serving the needs of our members. While our collective circumstances have changed as a result of COVID-19, our goal has not. We are evolving our offerings to meet your evolving needs. To do that most effectively, we want to hear from you: how can the SDCBA best support you in the coming months? Please let us know by taking this brief 5-minute survey. We look forward to your feedback.
While globally and locally we all are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the SDCBA believes it is vital at all times to live our core values, to lead by example, and to encourage accurate reporting of the facts. That is why we have issued a public statement denouncing the use of racist, xenophobic terms to describe the COVID-19 virus.
In our SDCBA community, many members find use of our listservs particularly helpful for dialogue among colleagues. In the past several weeks, we have seen extensive support, collaboration, and expertise shared relating to COVID-19 issues. To join a Section, visit "My Profile" to log in and join Sections. Additionally, in using our listservs, we encourage all members to be mindful of the SDCBA's Listserv Rules.
Finally, to recap the SDCBA operations update we sent out this past Friday, this week we will review current government orders and public health guidance to determine a targeted date for re-opening the Bar Center and SDCBA offices. Until then, our staff continues to work remotely and is available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., our Lawyer Referral and Information Service is taking calls and making referrals just as before, and our Committees are meeting virtually to maintain their work on behalf of the SDCBA. You can read the full update here.
As we continue to navigate this evolving situation together, please know that the SDCBA is here for you. Stay safe, stay healthy, and we look forward to supporting you in every way we can.
Johanna Schiavoni
2020 SDCBA President
COVID-19 Updates
Updates from Courts Across California:To view updates from state and federal trial and appellate courts across the state,click here »
Legal Community Updates and Resources: For related news from the community at large, click here »
A Look Ahead at the SDCBA
Subject to change based on health and safety considerations.
May 20: Community Building Luncheon for Law-Related Organizations, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
July 8 (rescheduled from March 26): Annual Judicial Reception,
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
September 30 (rescheduled from May 1): Annual Law Week Luncheon & Awards Ceremony, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Events This Week
CLE events are highlighted in red.
Tue, March
31
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
FREE Webinar / Tech Tuesday
Zoom Tutorial: How to Use Zoom for Online Meetings, Collaboration, Depositions and Mediations
Learn the basics of creating and inviting others to a Zoom meeting as well as helpful settings, recording sessions, collaborating on projects, sharing and annotating screens and documents, and some legal-specific uses such as breakout rooms for mediators and taking video depositions for litigators.
Tue, March
31
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
FREE Webinar
From TrustBooks, SDCBA Member Benefit Provider:
Managing Your Trust Account From Anywhere
TrustBooks gives small law firms and solo practitioners the flexibility to manage their trust accounts from anywhere. This webinar will walk you through how to use TrustBooks and how to move to a cloud-based trust accounting solution to streamline your workflow and save time.
March – April
M-F
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
FREE Wellness Benefit
Morning Yoga Monday-Friday
Online via Zoom
Join certified yoga instructors Turtle Julian and Tiffiney Childress at 8:00-9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday for morning yoga. These regular virtual sessions, conducted via Zoom video, are designed to help us more effectively manage stress and regulate our nervous systems – essential self-care in times like these. Each session is limited to 100 participants.
Next Week
Tue, April
7
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
CLE Event / Webinar
2020 Forecast: COVID-19 and Other US Healthcare Regulatory Marketplace Updates
This event is designed for local healthcare, corporate, life science, and intellectual property attorneys, as well as local healthcare professionals who are interested in regulatory updates.
Come learn and practice a breath-based meditation technique. Each monthly session includes a guided meditation by facilitator Amy Lepine, a practicing attorney and meditation enthusiast.
During this time of remote working, cloud-based payment management solutions are more important than ever for your business. LawPay, an SDCBA Official Member Benefits Partner, is here to help you, with a member-exclusive: sign up as an SDCBA member and the first three months are free. Better still, sign up by April 30 and receive a $100 credit toward processing fees too. Learn more »
Featured Articles + Videos
Helpful information from the SDCBA and Law + Tech blogs.
2020 Technology Jambalaya
By Bill Kammer
As we start a new decade, this article looks at new key technologies and how they'll impact us in 2020. Read »
Running Remote Meetings
Learn how to make the most of affordable online meeting tools like Zoom, GoToMeeting, Skype, and Google Hangouts. Watch »
Tips, Tricks, Tools, and Services for Working from Home
Get the latest tips for working wherever you are, including online conferencing, document and email access, e-signatures, and much more. Watch »
Leadership Opportunities
The Executive and Planning Committee of the Judicial Council of California is soliciting nominations to fill vacancies on the Judicial Council advisory bodies. The nomination form can be completed online or downloaded from the California Courts website here. The deadline is April 3, 2020.
Of Note
In response to the growing legal needs of ordinary Americans arising from the coronavirus pandemic, the American Bar Association has created a nationwide task force of volunteer lawyers and judges from across the legal profession. Learn more »
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