I am honored to be LACBA’s President for the 2024-2025 term.  I will focus my efforts on further strengthening LACBA’s financial position and taking steps to ensure that it remains a relevant and vibrant organization in fast-changing times, as it approaches its 150th anniversary. 

LACBA will continue to support in old and new ways its 30 sections (including the newly revived International Law Section) which have been the lifeblood of the organization from its inception.

LACBA will continue to build on its important partnership with the Los Angeles Superior Court and actively advocate on issues that impact access to justice such as funding for our courts and the lack of court reporters. 

LACBA—using its voice and influence as one of the largest bar associations in the state—will engage actively with and respond to proposals from the California State Bar and Legislature on issues that impact the practice of law and our legal system.

LACBA will use a recently revised and updated four-year Strategic Plan as a blueprint to increase its membership, improve its fundraising, and enhance its marketing and public relations activities.

LACBA will continue to support its valued partner Counsel for Justice which assists the most vulnerable members of our community who cannot afford counsel through its three projects focused on victims of domestic violence, military veterans and immigrants. 

LACBA will host its popular Diversity Summit in the Spring 2025 and newly revived New Attorney Reception. 

We are doing exciting and important work at LACBA. Join us.

Photo: Hector Islas