Events/Meetings

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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Thursday July 28, 2022, 12:00 p.m., The Kent Room, Santa Maria Inn

Thursday July 28, 2022, 12:00 p.m., The Kent Room, Santa Maria Inn

Honorable Jackson Lucky (Ret.): “NOT MA’s BED” A mnemonic checklist for presenting expert testimony under Sanchez.   A step-by-step approach to conquer Sanchez issues for property evaluation, vocational evals, and forensic accounting.  Learn how LaBass & Munsee can release you from hearsay’s grip, and Veamatahau can give you the “background information” you need to overcome a Sanchez attack. $35 members & staff/$45 nonmembers Register Here

Thursday, June 23rd @ 12PM via Zoom

Thursday, June 23rd @ 12PM via Zoom

“Unlawful Detainers in the COVID era: An Update on the Current State of Affairs” A tag team discussion with SB Superior Court’s Shriver Housing Settlement Master Richard Corbo, Esq., Legal Aid Foundation Santa Barbara County’s Michael St. Denis, JD, MSW, and SB County Sheriff Civil Bureau’s Sergeant Matt Fenske. Please submit any advance questions before June …

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Thursday, May 26th at 12:00 PM viz Zoom

Thursday, May 26th at 12:00 PM viz Zoom

“Pro Bono: Best Practices and Ethics” Presented by Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County Please note the credit will be specialty credit in ethics.  Register Here

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 @12:00 PM via Zoom

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 @12:00 PM via Zoom

Demystifying Child Support: How to Maximize the Services of Your Local Child Support Agency for Your Client’s Benefit. Presented by Justin Arnold, Child Support Attorney with Santa Barbara County Department of Child Support Member/Staff Rate $10 Non-Members $20 Register Here