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FOR WOMEN LAWYERS AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEIR ADVANCEMENT

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  • Notice from the Clerk - Changes to Local Rules Proposed to Become Effective June 1, 2025

    Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:37 PM | Anonymous

     Please see the attached Notice from the Clerk regarding changes to the local rules proposed to become effective June 1, 2025.

    The notice is also available on the Court’s website under News Announcements.

    2025-04-14 Notice - Redline LRs to be effective 6.1.2025.pdf

    2025-04-14 Notice - LRs to be effective 6.1.2025.pdf

  • Statement regarding the Rule of Law

    Monday, April 14, 2025 1:28 PM | Executive Director (Administrator)

      

    The mission of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association is to support women in the legal profession. Essential to this mission is our support for the legal profession.

    Recent calls for the impeachment of judges and even the elimination of the federal district courts strike at the heart of our legal system. Executive orders targeting individual lawyers and law firms for advocacy positions they have taken are a direct threat to fundamental rights in the United States Constitution. These rights include freedom of expression and the right to free association under the First Amendment, and the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment. 

    The clear, equitable enforcement of laws is fundamental to our democracy. The rule of law ensures that no individual or institution is above legal accountability, that there is due process where there is a threat to life, liberty, or property, and that our judicial processes remain fair, independent, and transparent. This framework ensures the stability of a free and just society. 

    We stand by the judges and lawyers upholding the rule of law. We remain committed to defending the fundamental principles that protect our legal system and the rights of all individuals.

    *This statement is on behalf of the OCWLA Board of Directors and may not reflect the sentiments of all members.


  • Scholarship Opportunity for Women in Law from The Pearce Law Firm Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Philadelphia P.C.

    Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:58 PM | Anonymous

    The Empowering Women in Law Scholarship.

    The Pearce Law Firm is led by Edith Pearce, a female lawyer who is invested in the success of women in the field of law.  Edith wants to help one female law student each year by contributing to their education. This scholarship will be offered annually, and one female law student will receive $1,500 to alleviate some of their financial pressure.

    Eligibility Requirements

    In order to participate in this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Must be female
    • Must be a resident of the United States
    • Must be currently attending a law school in the United States or have been accepted to a law school in the United States
    • Must complete the application form, including the essay response of 700 –1000 words outlining the top reasons they believe it’s important for more women to pursue a career in law, why they decided to become a lawyer, and how they see themselves having an impact in this field
    • Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025

    Please take a look at our scholarship page for more information: https://thepearcelawfirm.com/empowering-scholarship-application/ 

  • CWL Virtual Happy Hour - Together Strong!

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:15 PM | Anonymous

    Register Here!

  • Western State Law Review’s 2025 Symposium

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025 4:38 PM | Anonymous

    Click Here for More Information!

  • Comments Sought: Judicial Branch Administration (SP25-01)

    Friday, March 14, 2025 1:06 PM | Anonymous

    SP25-01

    Title: Judicial Branch Administration: Rule and Standard for Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court-Related Work

    Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force proposes adopting one rule and one standard to address the use of generative artificial intelligence for court-related work. The task force developed this proposal as part of its charge from the Chief Justice to oversee the development of policy recommendations on the use of artificial intelligence in the judicial branch.

    Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

  • State Bar Appointments Application is Now Open; Apply by April 3!

    Tuesday, March 04, 2025 2:25 PM | Anonymous

    The State Bar's 2025 committee appointments application is now open for nonattorney public members, attorneys, and former judicial officers with interest in helping the State Bar advance its important statutory mission.

    To apply, please visit the State Bar’s online application portal, select your committee from the left-hand menu, and click the “Apply for membership” button in the top right corner. For more details on each committee, refer to the linked committee webpage in the profile description. The application deadline is April 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

    Officers and members are appointed annually by the Board of Trustees at its May meeting.

    We look forward to your application and encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues who might be interested in serving on a State Bar committee.

    For questions, please contact Appointments@calbar.ca.gov.

  • Comments Sought: Civil Jury Instructions (CACI25-01)

    Friday, January 31, 2025 9:32 AM | Anonymous

    CIVIL JURY INSTRUCTIONS (CACI)

    CACI25-01

    Title: Civil Jury Instructions: Revisions to Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions

    Summary: The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions seeks public comment on proposed revisions and additions to the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI). Under

    California Rules of Court, rule 10.58, the advisory committee is responsible for regularly reviewing case law and statutes affecting jury instructions and making recommendations to the

    Judicial Council for updating, revising, and adding topics to the council’s civil jury instructions. Upon approval by the Judicial Council, all changes will be published in the 2025 edition of the

    official LexisNexis Matthew Bender CACI publication.

    Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

  • Check Out Our Member Laurie Rowen's Article Below!

    Monday, January 27, 2025 3:48 PM | Anonymous

  • Landlord Tenant Fire/Disaster Impacted Clinic

    Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:30 PM | Executive Director (Administrator)

    As you might imagine, there are a large number of disaster-impacted tenants who have come to the Pasadena Disaster Resource Center seeking assistance. To respond to their urgent needs, NLSLA will host a remote landlord-tenant clinic next Wednesday, January 29th. We are looking for volunteers to commit to staffing that virtual clinic. If you have any experience with landlord-tenant issues and are willing to volunteer, terrific. If not, we will train and support you!

    Your commitment would be to:

    • Attend a one-hour virtual training on Tuesday, January 28, from 10-11AM.
    • Staff the remote housing clinic on Wednesday, January 29, from 10AM-2PM. The first hour of the clinic will be a presentation to all tenants on their rights, the law, and common issues that are arising. The following three hours will be individual appointments with tenant-clients offering counsel and advice. 

    Please fill out the following form if you are able to volunteer: https://forms.office.com/r/9iVfVwBpmd

    Monica Mar | Director of Pro Bono
    Pronouns: she/her/hers 

    Community Legal Aid SoCal
    2101 North Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705


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