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The Los Angeles chapter of the Women's White Collar Defense Association held its annual Summer Soirée at Kaplan Marino PC, bri...


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The Los Angeles County Unity Bar Association celebrated its second anniversary with a reception at the California Yacht Club, ...


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The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel honored Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ruth A. Kwan, defense a...


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White-collar defense attorney Nina Marino, the incoming chair of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, said...


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Legal Harmony

Jun. 30, 2026

The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic marked its 17th anniversary with a patriotic Walt Disney Concert Hall performance celebra...


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The Los Angeles County Bar Association installed Theresa A. Leets as president for 2026-27 and Martin F. Hirshland as presiden...


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Consumer Watchdog honors

Jun. 15, 2026

Consumer Watchdog presented awards to attorney Michael A. Kelly, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna and wildfire advocate Joy Chen during its...


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Assistant Presiding Judge Ricardo Ocampo delivered remarks on the challenges facing the South Asian community as judges, attor...


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Former second gentleman Douglas Emhoff received the Humanitarian Award at Inner City Law Center's 26th annual awards luncheon ...


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A personal $75,000 donation from Judicate West executive Var Fox Yerganian will fund scholarships and pipeline programs aimed ...


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During a centennial Judges' Night celebration in Woodland Hills, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association honored judges and le...


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Judges and legal leaders discussed rising caseloads, AI regulation, remote proceedings and threats to judicial independence be...


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At the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel's annual seminar in Los Angeles, judges and appellate specialists hi...


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The event marked the section's first formal recognition of a legal professional whose work has significantly advanced the deve...


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Law firms and legal professionals drive fundraising effort through OC Marathon partnership supporting youth diversion and prev...


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Joan B. Kessler received Loyola Law School's Board of Governors Honor for her contributions to the legal profession, ADR field...


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The retired federal judge and the Gibson Dunn partner were recognized Wednesday for careers spanning civil rights, high-stakes...


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Pillsbury lawyers' band wins top honor at LA Law Rocks

Apr. 29, 2026
By Douglas Saunders Sr.

"Pillsbury Doughboys" take Judge's Choice award as legal industry battle of the bands raises more than $560,000 for music educ...


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Mayra A. Fornos of ADR Services Inc. said the goal of the 30/30 Bar is to create a space for connection beyond litigation and ...


The volunteer-run project run by an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati features first-person narratives from AA...


Attorneys from criminal defense, civil litigation and civil rights practices spoke with law students at UCLA about career path...


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Beverly Hills Bar hosts civil court judges

Mar. 12, 2026
By Ricardo Pineda

Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II and Supervising Civil Judge Lawrence P. Riff addressed the gathe...


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MCLA hosted its second annual dinner

Mar. 2, 2026
By Ricardo Pineda


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The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic, Legal Voices and Gary Greene, Esq. & His Big Band of Barristers are holding audition...


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The donations were made by Judicate West executive Var Fox and 2025 Lawyer of the Year Lisa M. Gilford, as part of its ongoing...


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Ajay Krishnan joins the bench after a 20-year litigation career at Keker Van Nest & Peters, including 15 years as a partner.


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The managing partner at Hodes Milman represents clients in medical malpractice matters.


Los Angeles Superior Court launched Court Commons, a mobile exhibition offering legal education, resources for self-represente...


Community News, Alternative Dispute Resolution


The bar association dates to 1955, when Black attorneys in the Bay Area banded together to confront discrimination in the cour...


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JAMS opened the doors to its new Los Angeles Resolution Center on Thursday evening, unveiling a redesigned space built for the...