Tuesday, May 12, 2009

The State Bar of California e-briefs

The State Bar of California
e-briefs
May 15, 2009

NEW BOG PRESIDENT --- Los Angeles attorney Howard B. Miller will lead the 2009-10 State Bar Board of Governors.

RECOMMENDING JUDGES --- June 1 is the deadline for attorneys and members of the public to apply to serve on the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE).

JUDICIAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE --- The Judicial Council seeks nominations for three Distinguished Service Awards that honor individuals whose leadership has improved the administration of justice statewide.

16 DAYS --- Eligible voters in the five State Bar districts with vacancies on the board of governors have until June 1 to cast their ballots.

SENIORS GUIDE --- The State Bar’s popular Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians has been updated and released in conjunction with Law Day (May 1).