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Curious about becoming an appellate court research attorney? Join this virtual Q&A with Justice Shama Hakim Mesiwala, Justice Victor Rodríguez, and Justice Teri L. Jackson as moderator! Hear about how their time as research attorneys prepared them for the bench. Register by Friday, May 10th to attend. 

Join the Mexican Bar Association and CAALA Tuesday May 7th at 5:30-6:30pm on Zoom to hear from esteemed panelists who will demystify the judicial election process, while sharing their own experiences and advice on topics such as campaigning, financial matters and fundraising, ethics and endorsements. 

President Biden is announcing his intent to nominate seven individuals to federal district courts—all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution. President Biden has named Judge Williams (CA), Judge Hwang (CA), Danna Jackson (MT), Judge Netburn (NY), Stacy Neumann (ME), April Perry (IL) and Judge Valenzuela (CA). Judge Williams (CA) has been a long-time friend of CAALA and Judge Valenzuela (CA) headed the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund in Los Angeles. This will be President Biden’s forty-eighth round of nominees for federal judicial positions, bringing the number of announced federal judicial nominees to 236.

Welcome to the May edition of CAALA’s Monthly Newsletter!! CAALA has been going strong this year. CAALA continues to offer top notch educational programs every month, and May is no exception. Although registration for the CAALA Las Vegas Convention is well underway, CAALA members may take advantage of other educational programs CAALA has to offer in the months leading up to the big convention. Some of the May programs CAALA is offering include: 

Register now for CAALA's exclusive Legal Staff Academy, held on April 13, 2024 from 8:00am-4:30pm. Join your peers and attend a one-day academy specifically designed for legal staff and learn about federal procedure, liens, and so much more! 

Trial Skills Seminar is the premiere event for the up-and-coming legal professionals and practitioners looking to advance their skills and position themselves for growth. Whether you just received your bar license, awaiting results or have been practicing a few years, this seminar is a unique opportunity to meet, network, and engage with colleagues and leaders in the legal community. You’ll hear about best practices, missteps, and everything in between. MCLE credit, program materials, breakfast, lunch and reception are included with your registration fee.

In the Annual State of the Judiciary Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero highlighted several programs the judiciary is spearheading in her annual address to the state Legislature, while also calling out attacks on court decisions as partisan and unnecessary.

The 'Superior Court of Los Angeles County Inaugural Quarterly Update' by Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner was provided to the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), of which CAALA is an Affiliate Member. Judge Jessner's  update is focused on issues concerning meaningful access to Justice in Los Angeles County.

On May 13 and 14, CAOC and CAALA members gathered in Sacramento to connect with fellow attorneys, meet with state legislators and key staff in their Capitol offices, and learn about enacting meaningful social change from our outstanding advocacy team. Together, we continue to work towards protecting the civil justice system and defending the rights of California consumers!