Friday, February 20, 2009

The State Bar of California e-briefs

ETHICS ALERT --- The State Bar's Committee on Professional Competence (COPRAC) has issued an ethics alert addressing the relationship between lawyers and foreclosure consultants.

2009 ELECTIONS --- Nomination petitions for five openings on the Board of Governors are available on the State Bar's Web site.

RECOGNITION --- The State Bar is seeking nominations for awards honoring members of the legal community who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the profession.

UPDATED SENIORS GUIDE --- Pre-orders are being accepted for the State Bar’s popular Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians, which will be published again this spring and distributed free throughout the state.

LEGAL SPECIALIST TEST--- The exam to become certified as a legal specialist will be administered Aug. 9. The State Bar certifies specialists in 11 fields of law.

MORE PARTNERS --- California bar members and their families can take advantage of special discounts through the bar’s affinity program CalBar Connect.