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MAY 9, 2013
OCAABA Gala
Thanks to all who helped us celebrate 20 years of OCAABA on May 9th! Pictures will be posted shortly.
In the meantime, you can watch this entertaining musical interlude “OCAABA’s World” sung by OCAABA outgoing president Tirzah Abe Lowe and OCBA President Wayne Gross.
JUNE 6, 2013
MCLE Program with JAMS “Using California’s Judicial Reference Statutes to Enhance Your Litigation Strategy”
With presenters Hon. David Brickner (Ret.) and Barbara Neal, Esq.
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JULY 27, 2013
OCAABA and Mommy Esq. Annual Family Barbecue
Details TBA
JOIN A COMMITTEE!
OCAABA is currently accepting new members for its Committees. Please contact Heather at ocaaba@gmail.com and indicate which of the following committees you are interested in joining: Community Service Committee, Professional Development Committee (Education Seminars), Judicial Evaluation Committee, Mentorship Committee (Law Student Programs), Social Committee, Membership Committee, Public Relations Committee and NAPABA Regional Conference Committee. For questions, please contact Tirzah Lowe at tirzah.lowe@knobbe.com.
Annual Gala Dinner
Community Service
The Committee facilitates and designs activities designed to promote access to the justice system for all persons no matter their economic or social condition, and encourages OCAABA members to provide legal services to those in need. It coordinates a pro bono clinic to provide basic legal information on issues affecting the local residents.
In-House Counsel
The Committee exists to promote common professional and career development interests of in-house attorneys and to foster stronger relationships among corporate and outside legal counsels through exchange of ideas and information, networking events, and CLE programs.
Judicial Evaluation
The Committee evaluates the qualifications of candidates for judicial office to recommend to the OCAABA Board of Directors whether to extend an endorsement to a candidate.
Membership
The Committee is responsible for recruitment of new OCAABA members and membership renewal, designing and participating in recruitment events, updating the new member packet, and reaching out to existing members.
Pipeline
The Committee serves as a liaison between local law students or young attorneys and more experienced OCAABA members who offer advice about coursework, life-balance, and career decisions. The Committee also organizes or participates in career nights, speed networking, resume workshops, panels, receptions, and other events for the benefit of local law students and OCAABA members.
PR/Affiliates
The Committee promotes visibility of OCAABA amongst the legal and general communities as a whole and works with other affiliate bars on joint events to benefit attorneys, students, and the general public.
Professional Development
The Committee develops and coordinates seminars/symposiums/continuing education on topics of interest to the OCAABA membership and to the community at-large.
Social
The Committee plans and coordinates social events such as the summer barbeque, softball tournament, Moon Festival Mixer, judges reception, holiday dim sum party, student-attorney mixers, and gathering with other minority bar organizations to promote friendship and professional ties among OCAABA members and the local attorneys.