Events/Meetings

Elimination of bias in Peremptory Challenges, from Batson & Wheeler to CCP 231.7

Elimination of bias in Peremptory Challenges, from Batson & Wheeler to CCP 231.7

Presented by Hon. Matthew Guerrero, San Luis Obispo Superior Court May 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. Santa Maria Inn (Hancock Room) This event will be in-person only. Judge Guerrero will present the evolution of the judicial and legislative attempts to eliminate bias during jury selection.  This will include analysis of the current state of the law …

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Strategies for Effective Mediation: Enhancing Client Outcomes and Satisfaction

Strategies for Effective Mediation: Enhancing Client Outcomes and Satisfaction

March 28th @ 12 Noon at The Santa Maria Inn, Hancock Room Presenter: Ty Green of Radovich Tangeman Green Ty has been practicing law for 43 years with the first half of his career devoted entirely to litigation. His career gradually moved from litigation to a practice dominated by transactional/commercial matters. Over his career, Ty …

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Remote Law Practice (and Employment Law)

Remote Law Practice (and Employment Law)

Thursday, October 19th 2023, 12:00 PM via Zoom Topics will include:Nuts and bolts of remote practiceThe evolving role of the officeNew opportunities for efficiency gainsDrawbacks of remote practice, and other lessons learnedRecent ethics opinions and academic research on the subjectNew considerations for office employment law complianceRecent Department of Labor guidance SpeakersRuben Escobedo practices employment law …

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The State Of The Courts: Hon. Pauline Maxwell, Hon. Patricia Kelly, and Darrel Parker, Court Executive Officer

The State Of The Courts: Hon. Pauline Maxwell, Hon. Patricia Kelly, and Darrel Parker, Court Executive Officer

September 28th, 2023; 5:00 PM Happy Hour, 6:00 PM Dinner Trattoria Uliveto, 285 S. Broadway, Old Orcutt Entree Choices: Ribeye with Cabernet Sauce Sole Piccata Chicken Breast with Mushroom and Fresh Herb Dinner will include appetizer and dessert $75 members, staff and judicial officers/ $95 for non-members 1 Hour MCLE Please register by September 22nd

Meet The Judges: Hon. Von Deroian, Hon. Denise Hippach, and Hon. Karen O’Neil

Meet The Judges: Hon. Von Deroian, Hon. Denise Hippach, and Hon. Karen O’Neil

This will be a panel discussion with Judges Deroian, Hippach, and O’Neil regarding their pathways to becoming judges and their observations from the bench. July 20th, 2023, 12:00 PM at the Santa Maria Inn. This event will be in-person only. 1 Hour MCLE General Credit Register now with your lunch selection: Chicken Croissant Sandwich, Turkey …

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Dos & Don’ts of Motion Practice: Making Your Motions User Friendly for the Court Research Attorneys

Dos & Don’ts of Motion Practice: Making Your Motions User Friendly for the Court Research Attorneys

Thursday, June 22nd 2023 @ 12 noon at The Santa Maria Inn (in-person only) Presented by Tracy Splitgerber and David Nyssen RSVP by June 16 with your lunch selection: Ranch Cobb Salad; Southwest Chicken Sandwich; Grilled Vegetable Wrap Registration is $35 for members, $45 for non-members One hour MCLE general credit Register Here

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Issues, The Warning Signs, and Getting Help

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Issues, The Warning Signs, and Getting Help

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 @ 12 noon, Via Zoom Speaker: Lita Abella, Sr. Program Analyst, Office of Professional Competence, Lawyer Assistance Program, State Bar of California • Addressing substance use and mental health issues among legal professionals • Identifying the warnings signs of substance use and mental health issues • Developing a self-care plan and …

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Tips & Traps of Taking Depositions

Tips & Traps of Taking Depositions

Thursday, April 27th, 2023 @ 12:00 PM via Zoom Speaker Michael Watters Michael G. Watters is a trial attorney with extensive trial as well as significant appellate experience, and Managing Partner of O’Brien, Watters & Davis. Mr. Watters specializes in all aspects of trial work, with emphases on complex civil litigation, business litigation, employment litigation, …

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Civility Matters

Civility Matters

December 1, 2022, 12:00 PM via Zoom This program highlights important issues and decisions that lawyers and judges face daily where civility is a deserving consideration.   The panel will discuss how civility or its absence impacts lawyers and their clients, the bench and the public at large.  The discussion will include an important update on …

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Thursday, October 27th, 12:00 PM via Zoom

Thursday, October 27th, 12:00 PM via Zoom

“Handling Difficult Situations” This is a session that will help us understand and deal with some of the stress inherent in the high-pressure environment of law firms. We will cover topics such as: -Situations that are difficult -What makes them difficult -How to deal with them -Remote work $10 for members and staff/$20 Non-Members Register …

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