California Lawyers Association

 

Family Law Section presents:

 

Negotiating and Drafting Premarital Agreements 

 

 

Credit(s):	1 Legal Specialization in Family Law 1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	FL_4-5-18
Original Program Date:	April 5, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	April 5, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

 

 

Description:

 

The speakers will discuss important issues in negotiating and drafting enforceable premarital agreements. 

 

Faculty: 

 

Kristina L. Hohne

Kristina L. Hohne is an associate with Walzer Melcher LLP and an experienced litigator.

 

Peter M. Walzer

Leena S. Hingnikar, Moderator

 

Price:

 

$55.00

 

Contact us at (877) 880-1335

 

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Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

Appellate Section is sponsoring:

A Discussion with Justice Ignazio Ruvolo: Appellate Practice, Pitfalls and Pontifications

Thursday, April 26, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

      

 

Speakers

Hon. Ignazio J. Ruvolo—Presiding Justice, First District Court of Appeal, Division 4
Gary A. Watt, Esq.—Hanson Bridgett - Appellate Practice Chair, Certified Appellate Specialist, CCCBA Section Chair

 

Join First District Court of Appeal Justice Ignazio J. Ruvolo and Appellate Practice Section Chair Gary A. Watt for a discussion on appellate practice, pitfalls & more! Reception to follow the presentation.  Please register early as space is limited.

 

Speaker Bios

 

Justice Ruvolo
Gary Watt

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393

 

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

 

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

 

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Appellate Section	$15.00	—
Barristers Section (10 yrs or less)	$15.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$10.00	—
Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$30.00	—

 

Location

Hanson Bridgett
1676 N. California Blvd.
Suite 620
Walnut Creek CA 94596

 

 

Contra Costa County Bar association 

 

Intellectual Property Section is sponsoring:

Current Law of Patent Eligible Subject Matter, Obviousness, and Obviousness-type Double Patenting

Tuesday, April 17, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

      

 

Speaker

Dr. D. Benjamin Borson—Borson Law Group, PC

 

This presentation focuses upon the current law of patent eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101, obviousness under 35 U.S.C. §103 and obviousness-type double patenting (ODP).  The standards claim rejections under these principles are often uncertain, especially for patent eligibility.  The Supreme Court’s decisions in Mayo v. Prometheus, and Alice v. CLS Bank have upheld rejections for natural law (Mayo) and for abstractness (Alice), and set forth a two-step process for identifying patent ineligible subject matter.  The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Fed. Cir.), USPTO Examiners, and the PTAB (especially Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs)) have reached inconsistent conclusions, with practitioners still lacking clear understanding of the law of eligibility.  Since the Supreme Court’s decision regarding §103 in KSR v. Teleflex, there have been recent decisions by the Fed. Cir., clarifying the law (e.g., In re Nuvasive, In re VanOs, and In Re Stepan Co).  In these cases the Fed. Cir. held that a valid prima facie case of obviousness requires a clear, scientifically and factually based explanation of why a person of skill would combine or modify references to arrive at the invention as claimed. Because these cases are recent (2017), and have not been part of examination guidelines, some Examiners still rely upon a conclusory justification for rejections based on whether a person could modify or combine. Standards for ODP are also uncertain, as some Examiners apparently apply the rationale of §103, but not focusing upon the claims of the reference patent or application.

 

Biography

 

            Ben Borson earned his B.A. in biology from San Francisco State College, his M.A. in biology from UC Riverside, his Ph.D. in physiology from UCSF, and his J.D. from University of San Francisco.  After 20 years as a research scientist and faculty member at USCF, he attended law school, after which he joined the IP boutique firm of Fliesler, Dubb, Meyer and Lovejoy, and after 9 years, founded the Borson Law Group, where he advises clients in the US and in foreign countries in life science and high technology IP matters.  He is an active member of the CCCBA, being past president of the Business Law and member of the IP Section, is active in the IP Law Section of the California State Bar, the AIPLA, and is a past member of the USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee.   He is an active presenter and author on IP topics.

 

 The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393.

 

 

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

 

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

 

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Intellectual Property Section	$15.00	—
Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

 

Location

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
2175 North California, Suite 600
Walnut Creek CA 94596

Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is sponsoring:

"It was a dark and Stormy (Daniels) night" - New Developments in Arbitration

Monday, April 16, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

      

 

Speakers

Paul Dubow, Esq.—Mediator /Arbitrator, Paul Dubow ADR
Nicole Mills, Esq.—Owner/Mediator Empower Mediation

 

Please join the CCCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section for a roundtable discussion focusing on arbitration practice, specifically looking at new case law and the enforceability of the Stormy Daniels arbitration clause.

 

Lunch will be provided (no outside food permitted)

 

Speakers:

 

Paul Dubow

Nicole Mills

 

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393.

 

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

 

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

 

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Members	$10.00	—
Non-Members	$10.00	—

Location

Walnut Creek Library - La Trampas Room
1644 N. Broadway
Walnut Creek CA 94596

 

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Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

CASA and Child Abuse Prevention Council and Juvenile Law Section and Contra Costa Juvenile Advocates are sponsoring:

Trauma Informed Care for the Juvenile Dependency Practitioner

Friday, April 13, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

Registration Form & Program Details

 

FREE TRAINING

 

This full-day Strategies 2.0 training is intended for family strengthening professionals as well as legal professionals that work with children and families who may have experienced trauma. By the end of the day, participants will be able to define the types of trauma, describe the impact of trauma on the development and well-being of children, adults, and family support staff, and identify strategies for responding to trauma and resisting re-traumatization.

 

For More Information See Flyer HERE

 

Speakers

 

Lucy Hernandez is a Strategies 2.0 Trainer with over 20 years as human service professional and administrator managing multi-million budgets. She has developed teams and professional staff in public agencies & non-profits in CA for almost 20 years, developing recognized programs & models in CA. As a professional, she has lead over 200 employees in building strong, effective, and innovative community programs for low-income and vulnerable residents in both rural and urban communities, receiving state and national recognition. Lucy’s passion is training and building communities using a collective impact model and supporting local efforts to build awareness, community engagement & leadership development to succeed as one! Lucy has a Bachelor’s of Science from CSU, Chico and currently in the Executive Masters in Business Administration Program at Sonoma State University. You will always see Lucy with a cup of coffee when training! She loves her coffee.

 

Senta Burton is a Strategies 2.0 trainer with over 25 years of experience working with child welfare, juvenile probation, private and court-mandated adoptions, addiction and domestic violence programs. She currently works for The Butte Foster Kinship Education Program in Chico, California as the lead trainer for the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program. Senta also presents workshops on Grief and Loss, Attachment, Parenting the Substance Exposed Child, as well as several parenting and trauma-informed topics. Senta holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Drug and Alcohol Studies from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in mental health at California State University, Chico with an eagerly anticipated graduation date of May 17, 2018. Participants of Senta’s training have expressed an appreciation for Senta’s open, down-to-earth, humorous, non-judgmental, nurturing approach.

 

Enroll at StrategiesCA.org

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for approx. 4 hours of General  and 2>0 hours of Elimination of Bias MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393.  

 

Read more about this event.

 

 

MCLE Credits

Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession	2 hr
General	4 hr

Location

Wells Fargo Conference Room
2190 Willow Pass Road
Concord CA 94520

 

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Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

Litigation Section is sponsoring:

Effective Use of Paralegals in Civil Litigation

Thursday, April 12, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

      

 

Speakers

William Coggshall—Partner, Archer Norris
Juliet Jonas—Core Faculty, John F. Kennedy University
Monica McCallister—Paralegal/Sr. Legal Assistant, Shearman & Sterling

 

As clients explore more ways to decrease the bottom line on legal bills, firms are exploring ways to provide high quality services for less. One of the easiest changes to make in order to accomplish this goal is to put your paralegals to work! In this one-hour panel discussion, you will hear about:

• What a paralegal is under the California Business & Professions Code
• The ethical issues related to working with a paralegal
• Substantive legal tasks paralegals can perform
• How to efficiently utilize your paralegal’s skill set in the pleading, discovery, pre-trial and trial phases of a case

We will outline the specific skills paralegals have and tasks they can perform at each stage of the litigation process with the goal of educating attendees on the variety and range of contributions paralegals can make to the process.

 

Appetizers will be provided.

 

 

Speakers:

 

Monica McCallister is a Senior Paralegal with over 25 years of experience. She graduated from the Saint Mary's College Paralegal Program in 1992. Monica worked at Burnham Brown in Oakland (formerly Larson & Burnham) for 7 years, Archer Norris in Walnut Creek for over 16 years, and has been with Shearman & Sterling LLP since October 2016. She specializes in litigation and trial support/attendance, and is now working in white collar litigation, corporate law and pro-bono cases with the San Francisco Innocence Project. Monica also serves on the John F. Kennedy University Legal Studies Advisory Board and has been a guest speaker for the University’s paralegal program on topics ranging from a paralegal's roles and responsibilities in the office, to selecting the appropriate trial software and the paralegal’s role at trial.

 

William L. Coggshall, III is a litigation partner at Archer Norris. Will represents businesses ranging in size from small sole proprietorships to large international corporations. Will is the Co-chair for the Archer Norris Employment & Human Resources practice group, which routinely represents businesses in the defense of discrimination, harassment, complex wage and hour issues, and claims involving PAGA, DFEH, EEOC, ADA and FMLA/CFRA. While recognizing trial is a last resort, Will has proven himself to be a successful trial lawyer should cases go to that extent. Will also is Chair of the Archer Norris Design Professional practice group, representing some of the world’s largest infrastructure design companies. Additionally, he represents clients in all types of real estate disputes (including but not limited to: issues/claims related to easements, encroachments, landlord/tenant, landslides, all types of construction matters, failure to disclose, premises liability and water diversion facilities).

 

Juliet R. Jonas, Esq. has been a core faculty member in John F. Kennedy University's Legal Studies program since 2014. Juliet teaches Torts, Litigation I and II, Project Management in E-Discovery, Trial Presentation Skills, and the Legal Technology courses. Juliet also teaches E-Discovery for Lawyers, Law Office Technology Skills, and Trial Technology Skills in the JFKU College of Law. In addition to Juliet's teaching duties at JFKU, she is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Educators, JFKU Faculty Senate Executive Board, JFKU Diversity Council, a board member of the litigation section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and a member of the Membership and Education Committee with the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for .50 hours of General and .50 hours Legal Ethics MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393. 

 

MCLE Credits

General	0.5 hr
Legal Ethics	0.5 hr

 

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

 

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Litigation Section	$15.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$15.00	—
Members	$20.00	—
Non-Members	$25.00	—

Location

1515 Restaurant & Lounge
1515 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek CA 94596

 

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Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

Family Law Section is sponsoring:

The New Federal Tax Act: Five Changes that Will Impact Your Clients and Five Changes that Will Impact Your Law Practice

Wednesday, April 11, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

Speaker

Christina Weed, Esq.

 

Christina Weed and special guest speakers will discuss how the new Federal Tax Act will affect Family Law Clients and the Family Law Practice, and give inside scoop on best practices.

 

Cost
$60.00 (Family Law Section Members)
$85.00 (CCCBA Members)
$110.00 (Non-Members)
(Please add $10.00 to each amount if registering after 4/4/2018)

 

Meal Choices
Chicken, Salmon or Vegetarian

 

For more information, please contact Therese Bruce at (925) 387-5574 or fls.cccba@gmail.com 

 

To register mail your check and meal selection to FLS, P.O. Box 5818 Concord, CA 94524 or click here. 

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of Family Law Legal Specialization MCLE credit by the State Bar of California, Provider #393.

 

MCLE Credits

Family Law Specialization

1 hr

 

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant
1333 N. California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

 

 

Contra Costa County Bar Association 

 

Employment Law Section and Immigration Law Section are sponsoring:
How Does Their Undocumented Status Affect The Rights And Protections Of Workers?

Tuesday, April 10, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Event provided by CCCBA

 

      

 

 

Speakers

Mukesh Advani, Esq.
Yen P. Chau, Esq.
Jakob Lipman, Esq.

 

The panelists will focus on unique legal and practical aspects of employing undocumented workers, with emphasis on recent amendments to California laws which strengthen protections provided to such workers. This session will be interactive, and the attendees will share their experiences in dealing with this complex and sensitive issue.

 

Speaker Biographies:

Mukesh Advani
Yen Chau
Jakob Lipman

 

The Contra Costa County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for 1 hour of General MCLE credit by the State of California, Provider #393.

 

 

MCLE Credits

General

1 hr

 

Cost

Members: When you register, we’ll calculate the best price based on your membership level and section membership. Not a member? Join today to take advantage of discounted pricing on all CCCBA events.

 

 

	Full Price	Early Bird Price
Section Member Special Pricing
Barristers Section (10 yrs or less)	$30.00	—
Employment Section	$35.00	—
Immigration Section	$35.00	—
Special Member Pricing
Law Student	$15.00	—
Members	$40.00	—
Non-Members	$45.00	—

 

 

Location

Scott's Seafood Restaurant
1333 N. California Blvd
Walnut Creek CA 94596

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Santa Clara County Bar Association  

 

Real Property Section presents:

 

Cannabis and California Real Estate Attorneys: Advising Clients Engaged In the Cannabis Industry

 

This program will explore the issues related to leasing retail and industrial property to businesses engaged in the cannabis industry.

 
Subjects will include:

• Drafting appropriate leases
• Regulatory compliance
• Land use and environmental considerations
• Handling business disputes and UDs
• Ethics and criminal issues

 

 

SPEAKERS:

Michelle M. Dylan, Esq.
Law Offices of Michelle M. Dylan

 

M. Brett Gladstone, Esq.
Hanson Bridgett

 

Matthew Kumin, Esq.
Law Offices of Matthew Kumin

 

John Steele, Esq.
Law Offices of John Steele

 

Katy Young, Esq.
Ad Astra Law Group, LLP

 

MODERATOR:

Elva Harding, Esq.
Harding Legal

 

When:	April 17, 2018 12:00PM-2:00PM
Where:	Map this event » SCCBA Seminar & Conference Center 31 North Second Street, 4th Floor Suite 400 San Jose, California  95113 United States
Presenter:	Real Property Section
Contact:	SCCBA info@sccba.com 408-287-2557

  

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PRICING: In-Person SCCBA Member: $89 SCCBA New Admittee: (Under 5 years in practice) $79 Non-Member Event Attendee: $129 Honorary: $29 Attend Online SCCBA Member: $95 Non-Member Event Attendee: $135

 

  

 

For your convenience this program is also being offered via Live Webcast.

Please register for either the in person seminar or the live webcast, which have separate pricing levels. Registering for the live webcast requires an InReach account which is separate from your SCCBA account. If you require assistance, please contact InReach at 1-877-880-1335.

 

Parking is available just across the street from the SCCBA at the 3rd Street Parking Garage located between E. Santa Clara Street and St. John Street (SCCBA does not validate). 

Cancellations and refunds will be accepted only 48 hours prior to the event.  

 

PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees must be paid prior to the program, or at the program check in. SCCBA will no longer invoice attendees for payment subsequent to the program. Cash, Credit Card, and Check accepted.

*All seminar materials will be distributed to pre-registrants via email. We will not provide hard copies. If you would like a hard copy of the materials we will provide upon request for a fee of $25.00.  

 

*State Bar of California Approved MCLE: The Santa Clara County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.   This program is approved for California MCLE credit.

 

 

 

 

Santa Clara County Bar Association                

 

The SCCBA Family Law Section presents an MCLE Brown Bag:

 

How to prepare your client and what you need to assemble for an SOC

 

SPEAKERS:

Sharon Roper, Court Mediator 

 

 

 

PRICING:

SCCBA Member:	$30
Non-Member:	$55
Honorary:	FREE

 

REGISTRATION: 11:45 AM

 

 

MCLE CREDIT:1.0 General Substantive Law

 

 

 

 

 

	4/10/2018
When:	April 10, 2018 12:15PM-1:15PM
Where:	Map this event » SCCBA Conference Center 31 N. 2nd Street Ste. 400 San Jose, California  95113 United States
Presenter:	Family Law
Contact:	SCCBA info@sccba.com 408-287-2557

 

 

Cancellations and refunds will be accepted only 48 hours prior to the event.  

 *State Bar of California Approved MCLE: The Santa Clara County Bar Association is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.   This program is approved for California MCLE credit.