Wednesday, July 16, 2008

CalBar E-briefs

July 16, 2008
e-briefs
The State Bar of California

PRESIDENT-ELECT ― Holly Fujie, shareholder at Buchalter Nemer in Los Angeles, will be sworn in as the 84th president of the State Bar at the September annual meeting in Monterey.

FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS ― Four attorneys will become members of the State Bar Board of Governors and a fifth is awaiting a certification decision.

PUBLIC COMMENT ― Comment is sought on a range of issues, including a State Bar Eco-Pledge, mandatory reporting on the My State Bar Profile page and conviction proceedings.

ANNUAL MEETING ― The State Bar will return to Monterey for its 81st Annual Meeting, offering a wide range of educational programs. Online registration is available.

WILDFIRE AID ― The bar has compiled a list of resources to aid victims of the ongoing California wildfires, as well as members of the legal community who want to contribute assistance.