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Comments sought:

The Advisory Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions has approved and posted for public comment the latest cycle of proposed revisions and additions to the criminal jury instructions (CALCRIM). The committee is very interested in your input.

The proposed changes are at this link: https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/calcrim-2019-01.pdf  ­­­­­­­Only these proposed changes and additions are being submitted for comment at this time. We will gladly accept other comments, but the committee will not be able to consider them until the next release cycle. 

Our preferred way of receiving your comments is in a Word file attached to an e-mail sent to kara.portnow@jud.ca.gov. However, you may also respond online.  And we have also posted a comment form that you may use to comment on individual instruction or groups of instructions. Please do NOT comment by Reply All to this e-mail.

Comments by letter should be sent to:

Ms. Kara Portnow, Attorney

Judicial Council of California

Advisory Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions

455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

The deadline for receiving comments is Friday, July 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The committee will review all comments and make recommendations to the Judicial Council's Rules and Projects Committee and then to the full council. Comments received will become part of the public record of the council's action.

When submitting comments, please:

• Indicate whether you agree with the proposal, would agree with the proposal if it is modified, or do not agree with the proposal.
• Clearly identify the specific language in the instruction that you are commenting on.
• Suggest alternative language, if appropriate.
• Provide any applicable authority for your position.

We encourage your comments and critique because they help us refine both the particular instructions and the more global choices about format and approach.  We appreciate your participation in this effort.

On behalf of the Advisory Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions

Hon. Peter J. Siggins, Chair

Job Title Attorney-Adviser
Location Washington, DC 

Compensation $112,524 to $212,478 / Per Year 

Series & Grade SK-13/14 

Position Number 19-EX-10505693-CMH Application Deadline June 10, 2019 

Summary 

The Division of Investment Management is seeking to fill an Attorney-Adviser position in the Disclosure Review and Accounting Office, Disclosure Review Office No. 3. 

Responsibilities 

• Analyzing policy and regulatory issues under the federal securities laws as they relate to the regulation of investment advisers;

• The review of various disclosure documents for open-end funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds, including registration statements, proxies, and other filings required by the federal securities laws;

• Utilizing financial technology to analyze investment companies and review disclosure documents;

• Preparing recommendations and guidance as they relate the federal securities laws, statues, and Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act;

• Drafting substantive legal documents including draft releases and memos explaining proposed and final rulemaking initiatives;

• Researching, analyzing and developing rule text to implement regulatory initiatives;

• Consulting and coordinating with staff across the Division and Commission and public and industry representatives regarding regulatory policy and registration documents.

Qualifications 

SK-13: Applicant must have two years of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, one year of which includes: providing legal interpretation of federal securities laws, statutes, rules, particularly those related to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

SK-14: Applicant must have three years of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, two years of which includes: providing legal interpretation of federal securities laws, statutes, rules, particularly those related to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and conducting reviews and analysis on issues to assure legal adequacy, sufficiency and soundness of action recommended or taken. 

To Apply 

To learn more about this employment opportunity and to apply online, please visit https://go.usa.gov/xmAgn 

For assistance, please contact the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at (202) 551-6046 or omwi@sec.gov. The SEC is an equal opportunity employer

Fisher Phillips LLP has openings for two (2) mid-level employment litigation associates – one for our Los Angeles office and the other for our Irvine office. The job descriptions can be found below.

Description - LA:

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips seeks a mid-level employment litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have wage and hour litigation experience, including class/collective action experience. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California. 

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. 

Applicants should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter, and complete the application at the following link: Fisher Phillips LA Career Opportunity.

Description - Irvine:

The Irvine office of Fisher Phillips seeks a mid-level associate with 2-5 years of employment litigation and/or class action experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.

Applicants should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter, and complete the application at the following link: Fisher Phillips Irvine Career Opportunity.

The General Counsel’s Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking applications from appellate attorneys for two(2) openings in its Adjudication Group. The work of the Adjudication Group generally involves assisting the Commission in resolving administrative appeals from decisions of administrative law judges and appeals from the actions of self-regulatory organizations such as FINRA.  In these matters, the Commission issues decisions in the form of legal opinions with the assistance of the attorneys in the Adjudication Group.  The Commission’s adjudicatory opinions serve as legal guidance and precedent for the securities industry and the securities bar.

Applicants have specialized experience in appellate work or done a substantial amount of appellate work, critical motions writing, or opinion writing. 

Qualifications: For SK-13 level, applicants must possess a J.D degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction). In addition, applicant must have two years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, one year of which was in the specialty area of the position to be field.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to GCResumes@sec.gov. 

 If you have any questions, feel free to call Allan Capute at (202) 551-5122. 

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The Philadelphia Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has openings for attorneys within the Enforcement Division.  Applicants must possess a J.D., and be an Active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 

Applicants must have 2 years of post J.D. work experience as a practicing attorney, 1 year of experience which includes: securities litigation, complex business litigation or federal financial regulatory matters. 

Duties:

Duties of an Enforcement Staff Attorney include investigating possible civil securities law violations, developing evidence, recommending actions to the Commission, drafting pleadings and leading, co-chairing, or assisting at trials and administrative proceedings.  Preferred candidates should have at least 5 years of law firm, government, or other related experience as practicing attorney. 

Application deadline: May 24, 2019

Salary range: $109,026 – $179,296

Please submit cover letter and resume to: David W. Butler, Jr. at  butlerda@sec.gov 

The SEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce.

The SEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce.

The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Washington DC is seeking candidates for an attorney advisor in its Regulatory Policy Group.   Applicants should have demonstrated interest in international affairs and direct experience in international securities –related work.

Preferred candidates should have 5+ years of legal experience, the ability to use their advocacy and strategic thinking skills in regular engagements with foreign counterparts, other U.S. financial regulatory agencies, and SEC senior staff on various international work streams.

Duties:

Duties of an International Affairs attorney advisory include taking a leading role on significant issues impacting the global financial markets, with a particular focus on issues in the asset management sector; monitor and contribute to international organizations’ work streams – including Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) efforts to evaluate the effects of G20 regulatory reforms; and draft reports and analysis for FSBs, the Chairman, Commissioners and SEC senior staff regarding developments in the cross-border financial markets.

Application deadline is May 15, 2019. 

Please submit cover letter and resume to: Beau McMillian   mcmillanb@sec.gov

The SEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce.

OCWLA Community, The passion of OCWLA continues show through the organization's events. Members continue to take advantage of the fantastic educational panels and networking opportunities. As OCWLA launches into Summer, the promise of more sold out events are on the horizon. OCWLA encourages you to participate in one of our events as we continue to EmpowHer™ women attorneys in Orange County. April Recap: OCWLA's Equal Pay Day program had a record turn out. Equal Pay Day is the day women would need to work until in order to receive the same pay as their male counterparts for the year before. Several attendees wore red, representing the disparity in pay between men and women. The panel started off with an overview of the current pay statistics, demonstrating a penny increase to 80 cents on the dollar. Under moderator Maria Stearns, the panelists (Joni Lee Gaudes, Victoria Harvey, Karen Polyakov, and Sheniece Smith) provided invaluable tips on pay negotiation as well as maneuvering other aspects of the profession to level the playing field. The program received excellent reviews.  Upcoming Events: Friday, May 10 - A Start Up Success Story: Trade Secrets and a $112 Million Verdict. This program provides an intellectual property for everyone. The lessons learned in trial affect strategies for in house counsel as well as outside counsel advising or litigating on behalf of the trade secret holder. The MCLE program is presented by Christy Lea.  Friday, May 17 - CWL Southern California Judicial Reception Honoring Hon. Maria Hernandez. OCWLA is proud to co-host this reception and congratulates Hon. Maria Hernandez on being named as California Women Lawyer's Joan Dempsey Klein Award recipient. The judicial reception will be held at the Noguchi Sculpture Garden. Registration for sitting judges is complimentary. Monday, May 20 - The May  book club book is Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. This no host group continues to meet at Mimi's Café in Tustin for casual conversation about the monthly books. Tuesday, June 25 -  3rd Annual Membership Mixer at Pelican Hill. OCWLA returns to Pelican Hill's Great Room Social Lounge to enjoy the company of fellow members and the sunset views of Newport Coast. This event has sold out in the past - be sure to register early! Thursday, October 3 - Save the Date! The Annual Gala will return to Pelican Hill. OCWLA is honoring Hon. Elizabeth Macias as the Judge of the Year and Lei Lei Weng Ekvall as the Attorney of the Year. OCWLA is also recognizing Walsworth Franklin Bevins McCall with the Advancement of Women Award. Other Opportunities: Sponsor the Gala: OCWLA's 2019 Gala Sponsorship Package is available. The Gala Committee will be reaching out for sponsorships and donations to the silent auction. Do not hesitate to reach me with your ideas, thoughts, and goals. In the meantime, we will continue our work to EmpowHer™ women in our legal community. Cheers, Michelle A. Philo OCWLA President Philo Law Firm, P.C.

Top Orange County plaintiff personal injury practice located in Costa Mesa is seeking a seasoned, motivated, and dedicated Senior Associate Attorney.  Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years recent plaintiff personal injury experience with an emphasis on litigation and staff management *OR* 7+ years heavy defense litigation with day-to-day staff management experience.  The Senior Associate works under a name Partner managing the litigation caseload and supervising a team of Case Managers and Associates.  Exemplary litigation, strong case prioritization, and staff organization skills are essential.  The firm is looking for a proven team builder who inspires by example and is highly motivated to advocate passionately for its clients.  The firm offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.  $120-180K DOE.  Please apply with a resume, writing sample, and professional references to our Office Administrator Tony Mannara at tmannara@mulaw.com  

As part of its mission statement, OCWLA is committed to charitable giving. OCWLA's goal is to make charitable gifts to non-profits in the spirt of assisting the advancement of the status of women and children in law and society in matters including, but not limited to: Domestic and sexual violence against female and child victims with emphasis on legal services, education, awareness, and prevention. Gender discrimination, harassment, or bias against females. Bridging the gap of legal needs of women and children, particularly programs that serve to support and improve the rights of these individuals. OCWLA's Philanthropy Giving policy provides an annual opportunity for non-profit organizations to apply for funding. The applications are intensely reviewed by the philanthropy committee and a recommendation is made to the OCWLA board for approval. This year, OCWLA is pleased to contribute approximately $25,000 to charitable giving. The 2019 philanthropy recipients are as follows: CASA of Orange County - Serving Orange County's most severely abused, abandoned, and neglected children through the recruitment, training, and supervision of community volunteers who advocate for their best interest Code Open Sesame - College and high school volunteers teach computer coding to children at homeless and domestic violence shelters Family Legal Services at CHOC Children's - Supports families who need help with medical consent issues with legal representation Girls Inc. - An organization providing education and job training to underserved and at-risk girls, including its College Bound/Externship Program Human Options - An organization providing a variety of services, including legal services, to victims of domestic violence Laura's House - An organization serving victims of domestic violence in Orange County with a variety of services, including its Legal Advocacy Program Orange County Justice Fund - Provides legal representation to detained immigrants in Orange County, including women who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based violence Project Youth OCBF - An organization working to keep at-risk youth in school and drug free through education, counseling, mentoring, and family strengthening Tathiana's Home - A newly-established home in Orange County dedicated to providing a safe home and 24-hour support to victims of human trafficking OCWLA is also an annual supporter of the Public Law Center's Volunteers for Justice Dinner. If you would like to purchase a ticket to sit at OCWLA's table, please contact info@ocwla.org. Michelle A. Philo OCWLA 2019 President

Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment  

The Office of the General Counsel at the University of California is recruiting for a Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment position.

This position provides substantial expertise in the labor and employment practice area, providing advice to a diverse client base for the University's 190,000 person workforce, including system-wide and campus human resources, academic personnel, compliance, and risk management staff. Services include handling and negotiating/mediating pre-litigated claims in the University's employment practices liability program; drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of documents involving the University's interest, such as policies, contracts, position statements, and advice memoranda; advising clients on a broad range of issues; conducting training; and overseeing administrative litigation, such as before the Public Employment Relations Board.

The position requires substantial knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act or the National Labor Relations Act, as well as privacy, First Amendment, and whistleblower issues. The position involves independently handling a full range of legal matters and projects in the labor and employment area, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact; interpreting complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity; and, providing functional advice to clients regarding risk assessment and liability.

The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and a member, in good standing, of the California Bar Association, and eight or more years employment and/or labor law experience in a law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity, although exceptional experience with fewer years of practice will be considered.

By practicing OGC's established Values for Principles of Community, this position contributes to a workplace that is collaborative, supportive, respectful of differences, and committed to fairness and diversity in all interactions, both within and outside the team. It also supports OGC's commitment to increasing and maintaining diversity in the legal profession.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University. Its services include prosecuting and defending litigation, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice, counsel and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and assisting with development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations.  

Quick link for more information and to apply:  https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61685

This position will lead the Justice Bus Project in Southern California. To apply, please visit: https://onejustice.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=23