Events/Meetings

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

Honorable Timothy Staffel: “Perspectives From the Bench” Perspective from the Bench: Lessons Learned and Things I Can Finally Comment On (Maybe), From Small Claims to Death Penalty Cases and Everything In Between, Plus a Lot of Family Law $35 members & staff/$45 nonmembers Register Here

“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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“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

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

Evidence at Trial: Beyond the Basics Presented by Hon. Matthew Guerrero. Appointed in 2017, Judge Guerrero has been assigned to the family law calendar in Paso Robles since 2021.  Prior to that, he oversaw a criminal trial court for both felonies and misdemeanors.  Before being appointed, Judge Guerrero spent 16 years as a contract public …

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Northern Santa Barbara County Bar September MCLE Meeting How to Make Your Motions User-Friendly For Court Research Attorneys        Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:00 p.m. Via Zoom Presented by Julie Casey, Tracy Splitgerber, and David Nyssen Julie Casey joined the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court as a research attorney in February 2016. She began her …

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Dear Members, Northern Santa Barbara County Bar August MCLE Meeting                Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:00 p.m. Via Zoom Reset, Recover, Renew: Wellness Strategies for Legal Professionals in the New Normal Presented by Lita Abella Sr. Program Analyst, Office of Case Management and Supervision, Lawyer Assistance Program of the State Bar of California Topics to be covered: …

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Northern Santa Barbara County Bar May MCLE Meeting                Thursday, May 27, 2021; 12:00 p.m. Via Zoom Housing Law Issues for the Non-housing Law Attorney Presented by Joan Vignocchi, Legal Aid of Santa Barbara County You aren’t retained on landlord/tenant issues, but your client comes to you with questions about their rights or responsibilities – either …

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Santa Barbara County State of the Courts $10.00 members/$15.00 non-members Presiding Judge Gustavo Lavayen and Darrel Parker, Courts Executive Officer, will discuss the continuing challenges to all aspects of court operations during the ongoing pandemic. Questions from the Bar are welcome; however to ensure an efficient process, all questions from members must be submitted no later than …

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