Past Events

Prior to the Current Bar Year 2024-2025

Complex Courts In-Person Brown Bag
October 19, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an in-person brown bag with the special opportunity to meet with the Complex Court judges. Topics discussed will include: Best Practices for Presenting Settlements for Approval in the Complex Courts and Tips for Persuasive and Effective Writing.
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Protecting the Record on Appeal
July 31, 2023, ​12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join our distinguished panel of California Court of Appeal Justices for a discussion on best practices for trial attorneys to protect their record for appeal. Topics will include tips and techniques to complete the record, common pitfalls, ensuring that the record contains what is needed for a compelling appellate argument, and other appellate best practices. This program is suited for all levels of experience, from junior lawyers to seasoned practitioners.
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In Person Brown Bag in Judges Chambers
July 13, 2023, ​12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please join us for this Complex Courts Brown Bag, a unique opportunity to meet in chambers with a judge from the complex court.
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The Magistrate Judge Consent Program in the Central District of California: What You Need to Know
May 12, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
The Magistrate Judge Voluntary Consent Program can be a highly effective option for counsel and their clients who litigate in the Central District of California. In this program, the parties select a Magistrate Judge to preside over a civil action for all purposes in the federal district court.
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2023 Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon
Apr 27, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Please join us for the 2023 Bench Meets the Bar Luncheon, where many appellate and trial court judges and attorney members of our Los Angeles legal community come together in a unique and collegial atmosphere to meet, break bread, and discuss the state of the Courts.
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