Friday, May 23, 2008

State Bar E-briefs

he State Bar of California

e-briefs

May 22, 2008

EVALUATING JUDGES --- Active California lawyers, former judges and members of the public are invited to submit an application by June 2 to serve on the 2009 Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE).

PATHWAYS TO JUSTICE --- More than 40 MCLE classes will be offered at the Pathways to Justice statewide legal services conference, June 5-7 in Los Angeles.

SBC JUDGES SOUGHT --- The State Bar Court is accepting applications for the positions of one review judge and one hearing judge. Deadline is June 13.

CANDIDATES --- Twelve attorneys have announced their candidacy for a seat on the 2008-09 State Bar Board of Governors and six more will vie for seats on the CYLA Board of Directors.

CALBAR CONNECT --- A new members-only Web site, CalBar Connect, links attorneys to affinity partners who are offering value-added products to California lawyers.

MONTEREY MEETING --- The State Bar's 2008 Annual Meeting will be held September 25-28 in Monterey.