https://ocwla.org/events Orange County Women Lawyers Association upcoming events Orange County Women Lawyers Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:18:28 GMT Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:18:28 GMT Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT <p><a href="https://www.ocbar.org/?pg=events&amp;eid=346830&amp;evAction=showDetail" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Screenshot%202026-10-13%20at%2011.03.08_AM.png" alt="" title="" border="0"></a></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#8E44AD" face="Roboto , sans-serif"><em><font style="font-size: 20px;"><strong>OCBA Community Fair &amp; Volunteer Appreciation Celebration</strong></font></em></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#333333" face="Roboto , sans-serif">We're calling all of the OC Legal Community to come out and participate in the Community Fair and we're rolling out the red carpet for the incredible volunteers who make our OC legal community greater every day!</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#333333" face="Roboto , sans-serif">Join us for a <strong>fun-filled day of festivities and celebration</strong>, connect with other volunteers and those in the legal community. The Community Fair will be featuring:</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#C0392B" face="Roboto , sans-serif"><strong>Live Music | Entertainment | Food | Games | Crafts</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#333333" face="Roboto , sans-serif"><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, October 17, 2026<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Lions Park, 570 W 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#2980B9" face="Roboto , sans-serif"><strong>As a special thank-you, all registered volunteers will receive:<br> * Complimentary lunch ticket for one of the delicious food trucks *<br> * An exclusive OCBA Thank You Swag Bag *</strong></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font color="#333333" face="Roboto , sans-serif"><strong>If you're an OCBA Volunteer, <a href="https://www.ocbar.org/?pg=events&amp;eid=346830&amp;evAction=showDetail" target="_blank">Register Online Today</a>!<br> If you aren't an OCBA Volunteer and want to come enjoy the festivities, all you need to do is show up at the event, no registration necessary.</strong></font></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6801085 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6801085 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT <p><a href="https://cwl.org/event-6775425" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Join%20us%20for%20the%20annual%20dinner.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="100%"></a></p> <h1 align="center"><font color="#834213">The CWL Annual Dinner</font></h1> <p align="center"><font color="#7E2C81">Join</font> <font color="#7E2C81">us for a night of celebration, inspiration, and dynamic networking as we shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of women throughout the legal community.</font></p> <h3 align="center"><font color="#822C86" face="Droid Serif, Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Saturday, October 24, 2026</strong></font></h3> <h4 align="center"><font color="#822C86"><font color="#7E2C81">Tom Ham's Lighthouse<br></font><font color="#7E2C81">2150 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego</font></font></h4> <h5 align="center"><em>Not an OCWLA Member?</em><br> Registration &amp; Sponsorships available on <a href="https://cwl.org/event-6775425" target="_blank">CWL.org &gt;</a></h5> <h3 style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><em>Advance Ticket Policy</em></font></h3> <p style="line-height: 22px;">OCWLA often coordinates a table of OCWLA members at various third-party events such as Orange County Bar Association’s Judges Night, Public Law Center’s Voices for Justice Dinner, and California Women Lawyers’ Annual Dinner.&nbsp; OCWLA advances the costs of the table and the individual tickets for the seats at the table and in turn, the tickets are made available to purchase to OCWLA members.&nbsp; The individual tickets for the table(s) will be made available on a “first come, first paid” basis.&nbsp; A ticket will not be reserved for an OCWLA member unless the ticket has been paid for.&nbsp; Once the ticket has been paid for, no refunds shall be issued unless another member elects to pay for the ticket.</p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6816931 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6816931 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT <p align="center"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/October2026.png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6793722 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6793722 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT <h3 align="center"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026%20Halloween%20Coffee%20Meetup%20Flyer.png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></h3> <h3 align="center"></h3> <h2 align="center">Celebrate Halloween with OCWLA</h2> <p align="center">At Orange County Bar Association<br> 4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach</p> <p align="center">Breakfast will be provided.</p> <p align="center">We encourage costumes and dressing up for this event.</p> <h2 align="center"><em>Sponsored by</em></h2> <div align="center"> <a href="https://www.esquiresolutions.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/esquire_solutions_logo_transparent_background.png" width="305" height="57" border="0" title="Esquire Deposition Solutions" alt="Esquire Deposition Solutions"></a> </div> <p align="center"><br></p> <div align="center"> <a href="https://www.ocbar.org" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/OCBA%20Logo%20Color%20w%20Text.png" width="331" height="57" border="0" title="Orange County Bar Association" alt="Orange County Bar Association"></a> </div> <p align="center"><br></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.silvanasellshomes.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/Silvana%20Sarkis2.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="225" height="104"></a><br></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6822913 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6822913 Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:45:00 GMT <h5><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/November%2018%202026%20MCLE%20Flyer.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="100%"><br> <img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Nov%20MCLE%20Sponsors.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="100%"></h5> <h5>1 hour of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit<br> Provided by Orange County Women Lawyers Association</h5> <h1 class="header"><font color="#000000">From</font> <font color="#000000">the Battlefield to the Bench: Tw</font><font color="#000000">o</font> <font color="#000000">V</font><font color="#000000">ietna</font><font color="#000000">m&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">Vet</font><font color="#000000">e</font><font color="#000000">ra</font><font color="#000000">ns</font> <font color="#000000">o</font><font color="#000000">n</font> <font color="#000000">Ser</font><font color="#000000">vic</font><font color="#000000">e</font><font color="#000000">,</font> <font color="#000000">Justi</font><font color="#000000">c</font><font color="#000000">e&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">&amp;</font> <font color="#000000">t</font><font color="#000000">h</font><font color="#000000">e</font> <font color="#000000">L</font><font color="#000000">a</font><font color="#000000">w</font></h1> <h3>Our Speakers:</h3> <ul> <li> <p><font color="#000000">Eileen C. Moore<br></font><font color="#000000">Associate Justice, Californ</font><font color="#000000">i</font><font color="#000000">a Cour</font><font color="#000000">t</font> <font color="#000000">of App</font><font color="#000000">e</font><font color="#000000">a</font><font color="#000000">l</font></p> </li> <li>David O. Carter<br> <font color="#000000">District Judge,&nbsp;</font><font color="#000000">U.S. Distr</font><font color="#000000">ict</font> <font color="#000000">Cour</font><font color="#000000">t</font></li> </ul> <blockquote> <p>Join distinguished jurists and Vietnam veterans Justice Eileen C. Moore and Judge David O. Carter for a thought-provoking MCLE program exploring the intersection of military service, mental health, and the justice system.</p> <p>Through their unique perspectives and experiences, the speakers will examine some of the most pressing challenges facing veterans today, including homelessness, PTSD, and the profound psychological impact of moral injury. Theprogram will explore how these experiences can shape a veteran’s interactions with the legal system and, at times, createbarriers to receiving fair and meaningful access to justice.</p> <p>The program also offers an opportunity to earn Elimination of Bias credit while examining the implicit biases and systemic blind spots that can affect justice-involved veterans. Attendees will gain greater insight into the ways trauma and military experience can be misunderstood within the legal profession and learn how greater awareness and cultural competency can help dismantle those barriers.</p> <p>This is more than a discussion of veterans’ issues. It is an opportunity to better understand the people behind the cases and to consider how the legal profession can respond with greater awareness, fairness, and compassion. Participants will leave better equipped to recognize bias, navigate the unique challenges veterans may face, and advocate more effectively forthis historically underserved community.</p> </blockquote> <p>A buffet lunch is included with a vegetarian option available. Please email info@ocwla.org with any dietary restrictions or concerns.</p> <p><span><strong>Wednesday, November 18, 2026</strong><br> Registration: 11:45 am<br> Program: 12:15 - 1:15 pm</span></p> <p>OCBA Office<br> 4101 Westerly Place, Newport Beach</p> <p><span><strong>Co-Sponsored By:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>OCBA Veterans &amp; Military Committee</li> <li><font color="#505253">OCBA Lawyer Well Being Committee</font></li> <li><font color="#505253">OCBA Criminal Law Section</font></li> <li><font color="#505253">OCBA Solo/Small Firm section</font></li> <li><span>OCTLA</span></li> </ul> <h1 align="center"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==" class="WaContentDivider WaContentDivider divider_style_border_solid" style="border-top-width: 1px;" data-wacomponenttype="ContentDivider">Thank you to our annual sponsors who are sponsoring this event</h1> <div align="center"> <div align="center"> <h3 align="center">Platinum</h3> <table width="99%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" watable="1" class="contStyleExcSimpleTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr height="150px"> <td style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://madisonlawapc.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/ML%20Logo%20(H)%20-%20Black.png" border="0" alt="Madison Law" title="Madison Law" width="405" height="101"></a></td> </tr> <tr height="150px"> <td style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://signatureresolution.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Signature%20Resolution%20logo.png" width="315" height="77" border="0" alt="Signature Resolution" title="Signature Resolution"></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 align="center">Silver</h3> <table width="99%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" watable="1" class="contStyleExcSimpleTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr height="90px"> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.adrservices.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/ADR-services.png" width="103" height="76" border="0" alt="ADR Services, Inc." title="ADR Services, Inc."></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://aptuscr.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2023/Sponsors/Aptus.png" width="111" height="81" border="0" alt="aptus court reporting" title="aptus court reporting"></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://behlingadr.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Jeanne-Behling's-Logo-2026.jpg" width="145" height="109" border="0" title="Jeanne Behling, Esq. Mediator ADR Services, Inc. Your Partner In Resolution" alt="Jeanne Behling, Esq. Mediator ADR Services, Inc. Your Partner In Resolution"></a><br></td> </tr> <tr height="90px"> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://maldonadobashawlaw.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2025/Sponsors/Maldonado%20Bashaw%20Law.png" border="0" alt="Maldonado Bashaw Law, Inc." title="Maldonado Bashaw Law, Inc." width="204" height="52"></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.silvanasellshomes.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Silvana%20Sarkis%202026.jpeg" alt="Silvana Sarkis J.D. Real Estate Broker and Associates" title="Silvana Sarkis J.D. Real Estate Broker and Associates" border="0" width="168" height="99"></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.smbcmanubank.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2025/Sponsors/image002.png" border="0" alt="SMBC Manubank" title="SMBC Manubank"></a><br></td> </tr> <tr height="90px"> <td></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.zcsettlementadvisors.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Co-Branded-Logo.png" border="0" alt="ZC Settlement Advisors Ringler" title="ZC Settlement Advisors Ringler"></a><br></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 align="center">Bronze</h3> <table width="99%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" watable="1" class="contStyleExcSimpleTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr height="90px"> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.jacobyandmeyers.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Jacoby%20and%20Myers.png" border="0" alt="Jacoby &amp; Meyers Injury Lawyers" title="Jacoby &amp; Meyers Injury Lawyers"></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.orangecountylawyers.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2023/Sponsors/OrangeCountyLawyerscom.png" width="125" height="102" border="0" alt="orangecountylawyers.com" title="orangecountylawyers.com"></a><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.santoslloydlaw.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Sponsors/Logo%20with%20High%20Profile%20Immigration.png" alt="Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. High Profile Immigration" title="Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. High Profile Immigration" border="0" width="179" height="95"></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="center"> <div align="center"></div> </div> <h3 align="center">Board Meeting Sponsor</h3> <table width="99%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" watable="1" class="contStyleExcSimpleTable" style="color: rgb(64, 64, 64); border-collapse: collapse;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="33%" valign="middle" align="center"><br></td> <td width="33%" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color: #999999;" valign="middle" align="center"><a href="https://www.lexitaslegal.com/locations/irvine" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2025/Sponsors/2024-Lexitas-Logo.png" border="0" alt="Lexitas" width="161" height="47"></a></td> <td width="33%" valign="middle" align="center"><br></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><font color="#404040" style="font-size: 16px;">Learn more about OCWLA’s sponsorship opportunities:</font></em></strong></p> </div> </div> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.ocwla.org/sponsorship" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">Annual Sponsorship&nbsp;Information</a></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6845973 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6845973 Tue, 01 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT <p><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/November2026.png" alt="" title="" border="0"><br></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6793740 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6793740 Sun, 06 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT <p><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Top%20gun%20gala%202026.png" alt="" title="" border="0"></p> <h1 align="center"></h1> <h4 align="center"><font color="#7C2526">Join OCWLA's Table to Celebrate &amp; Connect at the</font></h4> <h1 class="header" align="center"><font color="#9E2D2E">TOP GUN Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards Gala &amp; Silent Auction 2026</font></h1> <p align="center"><strong>Saturday, December 5, 2026</strong><br> 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM</p> <p align="center">ATTIRE<br> Cocktail, Black-Tie Optional<br> <br> CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA<br> By registering for, attending, or participating in any OCTLA meeting or event constitutes consent to OCTLA’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video, audio, and other media, for current and future purposes.<br> <br> Please review the <a href="https://www.octla.org/?pg=EventCodeofConduct" target="_blank">Event Code of Conduct</a> before registering.</p> <h3 style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Times New Roman"><em>Advance Ticket Policy</em></font></h3> <p style="line-height: 22px;">OCWLA often coordinates a table of OCWLA members at various third-party events such as Orange County Bar Association’s Judges Night, Public Law Center’s Voices for Justice Dinner, and California Women Lawyers’ Annual Dinner.&nbsp; OCWLA advances the costs of the table and the individual tickets for the seats at the table and in turn, the tickets are made available to purchase to OCWLA members.&nbsp; The individual tickets for the table(s) will be made available on a “first come, first paid” basis.&nbsp; A ticket will not be reserved for an OCWLA member unless the ticket has been paid for.&nbsp; Once the ticket has been paid for, no refunds shall be issued unless another member elects to pay for the ticket.</p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6845743 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6845743 Tue, 08 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT <h4 align="center"><img src="https://www.ocwla.org/resources/Pictures/2026/Holiday%20dinner%20book%20club%202026.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="100%"></h4> <h1><em>Happy Holidays from the OCWLA</em></h1> <h1 align="center">Holiday Party<br> &amp; Book Gift Exchange!</h1> <p>Join us at the residence of a Book Club member in Orange for a holiday dinner (address provided upon registration). Please bring either a drink or dessert to share and a new, wrapped book to participate in our book gift exchange!</p> <p align="center"><strong>OCWLA Members Only.</strong></p> https://www.ocwla.org/event-6801000 https://www.ocwla.org/event-6801000