Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CLA Appellate news


CLA Appellate Summit
Since its inception in 2017, the Litigation Section and the Committee on Appellate Courts’ annual Litigation and Appellate Summit has been a marquee event. The two-day event offers programs of interest to all California trial and appellate practitioners. Notable past speakers and presenters have included former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, and the Chief Judges of all four of the United States District Courts in California, among others. This year, the summit will return as an in-person program in San Francisco, from May 4 – 5, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on the Embarcadero. Save the date and stay tuned for registration information. If you are interested in sponsoring the summit or have any questions please contact litigation@calawyers.org.

Seeking Nominations for 2023 Trial Lawyer and Appellate Lawyer Halls of Fame
Do you know a trial or appellate superstar? The Litigation Section seeks nominations for the Appellate Lawyer Hall of Fame. This awards is bestowed on attorneys who have excelled as appellate lawyers and whose careers exemplify the highest values and professional attainment. The nomination deadline is April 16, 2023. For more information and nomination forms, visit https://calawyers.org/section/litigation/appellate-lawyer-hall-of-fame/

Webinar: Meet New Justices on the Court of Appeal
March 23, 2023 @ 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm (via Zoom)
Please join us for the First Annual CLA Committee on Appellate Courts “Meet New Justices” Program. This program will be introductions to some of the newest justices on the Court of Appeal from across California: Justice Stacy Boulware Eurie, Third Dist., Justice Martin Buchanan, Fourth Dist. Div. 1, Justice Jeremy Goldman, First Dist., Div. 4, Justice Victor Viramontes, Second Dist., Div. 8.

AND the February 2023 issue of Litigation Update is now online, keeping you up to date on current case law.