CLE Program

A panel discussion with the judiciary and ABOTA members from both sides of the bar designed to provide first-hand lessons and experience intended to instill values and standards that promote high regard for the legal profession.

Bruin Professionals is excited to announce our new Trust and Probate Affinity Group. Join us for our first event, A View From the Bench with the Honorable Barbara Johnson. In this session, Judge Johnson will address common concerns and solutions such as, what happens when you get contesting bidders in court on probate property sales cases or how are dissolution cases handled when involving probate or trust actions. The session will be moderated by the group leader, Mina Kuper, a certified trust and probate realtor. You don't want to miss this insightful discussion. Speaker: Hon. Barbara Johnson (Ret.)

An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of arbitration; Including recent legislative and case law developments.

The Rutter Group and California Judges Association will present their webcast webinar series The New Face of Employment Litigation: 2023 and Beyond on March 6-10, 2023. You will hear from an all-star faculty of experienced California justices and attorneys who will explore cutting edge employment law issues in the post-pandemic workplace. Hear top employment attorneys share unique insights into some of the biggest employment law cases and trials of this decade. Panels will cover sexual harassment in the remote workplace, insights into new rules affecting arbitration à la Viking River Cruises v. Moriana, employee activism in the workplace, and much...

Junior level attorneys from San Diego’s most respected law firms will conduct a full trial in 6 separate phases that include voir dire, opening statements, 3 witness examinations, and closing arguments. After each phase, a panel consisting of a sitting judge and 3-4 more senior seasoned trial attorneys who are considered among the best trial lawyers in San Diego will provide instruction, feedback, and tips to each participant. There will be one panel in the morning and another in the afternoon. The Honorable Linda Lopez from the Southern District of California and The Honorable John S. Meyer from the San Diego Superior Court have agreed to participate as the presiding judges and provide instructive feedback and constructive criticism.

Lunch will be provided and an optional additional hour of CLE will be available at lunch. The Lunch CLE will feature a panel of renowned jury consultants who will discuss their craft in general, and the jury selection and presentation issues raised by the fact pattern.

The ADR Panel will discuss and analyze selected topics in mediation that present ethical issues, specifically: mediator confidentiality, mediator disclosures, fairness, lying, and mediator’s proposals.

Women in Trial can face a unique yet important experience. From jurors, to judges, to opposing counsel, every level of trial can affect the ultimate outcome for you and your client. Come hear various perspectives from all levels of trial practice about what is out there and what to do about it when walking into the courtroom as or with a woman. From dealing with the slightly unprofessional to the absolutely unacceptable, this array of panelists will provide tips and tricks to navigate every angle of the courtroom. They will shed light on how to spot and when and how to support when a colleague who might bear the brunt of such experiences. The panel will be interactive and include question and answer opportunities, and will analyze real-world scenes from past trials. Come early to mingle and network with these accomplished panelists and other attendees while you grab a drink and a bite!

This program will focus on the art of persuasion, the “Dos and Don’ts” of law and motion. Tune in to learn everything you ever wanted to know about law and motion but were too afraid to ask.

Having served as an Independent Calendar Judge in the West District for over 14 years, ruling on upwards of 7,500 motions, if not more, with as many as 730 general jurisdiction cases assigned to him at one time, recently retired Judge Karlan has handled a complex and complicated law and motion calendar under a variety of circumstances and time constraints.

In this program Judge Karlan will provide insight from his over twenty years on the bench, including motions to quash, demurrers, motions to strike/anti-SLAPP motions, MSJs, electronic service, discovery and motions in limine. HOWEVER, beyond the technical legal requirements, successful motion practice requires careful crafting, a compelling argument and attention to detail. It also involves thinking of and paying attention to your Judge, both with respect to what you submit and how you argue.

Many individuals are serving as trustee for the first time, for a family member or close friend. As attorneys, how involved must you be in outlining their duties, checking in on status, and answering questions regarding trust administration? With recent changes in the economic landscape, the trustee’s obligations in proactively managing assets cannot be ignored. Retired Judge Craig Karlan and Carmen Alberio have reviewed thousands of petitions for breach of fiduciary duty, and have seen the downstream results of trust mismanagement. In this program, learn how to set your individual trustee clients up for success, and check in with them along the way. Judge Karlan and Ms. Alberio are now taking on the world of probate dispute resolution, making use of their combined over 40 years of probate experience, and will also discuss their unique co-mediation approach.

Description: Effective peer review is vital to the delivery of quality medical care in California hospitals, and Judicial Review Committee hearings are a key component of the peer review process. Knowledgeable and capable hearing officers are essential for hearings to achieve the goals of fairness and efficiency. The CSHA Hearing Officer Committee serves California’s medical-legal community by advancing the training and quality of hearing officers in California. We are pleased to announce a full-day training program presented by the Hearing Officer Committee, which will take place in Indian Wells on May 4, immediately before the CSHA Annual Meeting & Spring...

Many individuals are serving as trustee for the first time, for a family member or close friend. As attorneys, how involved must you be in outlining their duties, checking in on status, and answering questions regarding trust administration? With recent changes in the economic landscape, the trustee’s obligations in proactively managing assets cannot be ignored. Retired Judge Craig Karlan and Carmen Alberio have reviewed thousands of petitions for breach of fiduciary duty, and have seen the downstream results of trust mismanagement. In this program, learn how to set your individual trustee clients up for success, and check in with them along the way. Judge Karlan and Ms. Alberio are now taking on the world of probate dispute resolution, making use of their combined over 40 years of probate experience, and will also discuss their unique co-mediation approach. For more information or registration questions, please contact (310) 325-4200 or sbba2007@sbcglobal.net.

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