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SUMMARY:Thursday\, January 11\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon via ZOOM — Michael McGowan
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our initial speaker for 2024\, our own bar association member Michael McGowan\, presenting “Suing Goverment Entities in California: Traps for the Unwary.“ \nMike was Deputy City Attorney at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office for over 20 years\, where his practice  emphasis was civil litigation and administrative employment appeals\, and his practice areas were primarily employment law and government liability\, including evaluation and defense of personal injury and tort claims. He now provides service to lawyers and their clients through his own mediation firm\, emphasizing these same areas of law with which he was immersed when at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office (see: Home | Onpoint Mediation Se ). \nThis is certain to be an interesting and insightful program for all of our members\,  and addresses subject matter that our members have requested for some time.  We are very appreciative that Mike will share his knowledge\, expertise and insights with us about this important subject\, about which many lawyers are not familiar.   \nWe hope that all of you can attend this  1.0 hour MCLE credit program.
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-january-11-2024-mcle-luncheon-via-zoom-michael-mcgowan/
LOCATION:Hennessey’s Tavern Dining Room\, 7811 Herschel Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 8\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Gordon D. Cruse
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have Gordon D. Cruse\, CFLS\, Gordon D. Cruse\, APLC\, as our speaker for February. Gordon will share his expansive knowledge and expertise in presenting: “Artificial Intelligence – Ethical Considerations Raised in Today’s Legal Practices.” \nGordon’s program will focus on our continuing duty as lawyers to represent the client competently\, which includes the duty to understand how technology can assist the client’s case\, or how it can adversely impact the case. \nWe have been very fortunate to have Gordon speak to our bar association’s members in the past on technological matters that increasingly and significantly impact and alter lawyers’ practices and responsibilities.  This further presentation is certain to be of both interest and practical value to all of us.  \nWe hope that many of you will attend this event in-person\, and we ask that you please arrive early\, so that you are signed-in and seated by 12:00.  At that time there will be a short recognition to honor Jeannette Stephan\, a member of our bar association for 36 years\, after which the program will begin.     \nThe program  will provide 1.0 hr CLE credit for ETHICS.  \n  \nSome Information About Our Speaker: \nGordon D. Cruse\, CFLS\nGORDON D. CRUSE\, APLC\n402 West Broadway\, Suite 900\nSan Diego. CA 92101-8512 \nGordon Cruse has been engaged in the practice of law since December of 1983. He is a Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law\, receiving this certification from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 1993; and has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV. \nGordon is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2002) as well as the International Academy of Family Lawyers (2005); and is a Diplomat in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for both Family Law litigation and Family Law mediation; and has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in San Diego each year since 2008.   \nGordon was selected as the Family Law Lawyer of the Year (2015) for San Diego County\, CA\, by Best Lawyers in America; and was selected as the Family Law Mediator of the Year (2017) for San Diego County\, CA by Best Lawyers in America. Gordon continues to be listed in Super Lawyers\, and was named among the 50 Top Attorneys for all of San Diego County in 2021 by Super Lawyers.   He is also listed with the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. In addition\, Gordon has co-chaired the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Budget and Finance Committee\, and has served as Chair of its Budget Compliance Committee and as the Academy’s Assistant Treasurer.  \nGordon is the CEO of E-Discovery Readiness & Response\, Inc. an e-discovery consulting firm assisting businesses and law firms with electronically stored information and electronic discovery matters. This includes the development of internal policies and controls related to electronically stored information in the workplace as well as developing electronic discovery demands\, responding to electronic discovery demands and overseeing the collection of electronically stored information.   \n Gordon speaks nationwide on issues of Family Law\, Electronic Discovery and Evidence. Presentations on e-discovery have been made to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants\, CalCPA Society\, The San Diego County Bar Association\, The Bar Association of North San Diego County\, The State Bar of California\,  The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers\, the Louisville Bar Association\, the Beverly Hills Bar Association\, the South Carolina State Bar Association\, the Florida State Bar Association\, in conjunction with the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers\, the Kansas State Bar Association\, by invitation of the Supreme Court of West Virginia to the State’s Judiciary\, the State Bar Associations of Kansas\, Washington\, Nevada\, Kentucky\, New Jersey\, Indiana\, and Maryland as well as various law firms and other organizations. Gordon is a graduate of the Georgetown Law School’s Electronic Discovery Academy and the Arkfeld E-Discovery Training Course. Gordon is a lecturer at Arizona State University\, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law E-discovery Institute.  \n Gordon lectures on legal ethics related to law practice management and electronic discovery\, client fee contracts\, separate property asset tracing\, evidence at trial\, and on electronic data as evidence. Gordon is one of the creators of and an instructor at the San Diego Family Law College of Trial Advocacy.   \n Gordon served as a Special Master in over 375 matters overseeing issues of asset division\, valuation\, characterization\, income determination\, discovery and electronic discovery. Gordon serves as a mediator on Family Law and electronic discovery matters. (Gordon has completed the Harvard University Mediation program)  \n Gordon serves as a privately compensated temporary judge in Family Law matters hearing all aspects of the case through trial.  \n Gordon serves as an expert witness in Family Law matters and electronic discovery matters.  \n Gordon received the Norby Award from the San Diego Superior Court Judiciary in 1998 for his work with the court and his excellence in the practice of family law. In 1994 Gordon received the Manuel Rios Award from the State Bar of California for his pro bono work.  \n Gordon graduated from the University of California\, San Diego\, Revelle College\, in 1978 receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Gordon then attended Western State University College of Law\, now renamed the Thomas Jefferson School of Law\, receiving his Juris Doctors degree in 1982.   \n  \nGordon may be reached at 619-696-9922\, 619-846-1938 or through his website:  \nwww.gordoncruse.com \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-february-8-2024-mcle-luncheon-gordon-d-cruse/
LOCATION:Hennessey’s Tavern Dining Room\, 7811 Herschel Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, March 14\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Monty A. McIntyre\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have Attorney\, Mediator\, Arbitrator & Referee  MONTY A. McINTYRE\, Esq.\, as a returning  speaker for our members\, presenting “IMPORTANT NEW CIVIL CASES PUBLISHED IN 2023.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn his presentation\, Mr. McIntyre will discuss some of the important new civil cases published by California courts in 2023. Every year our California courts publish several hundred 500 new civil cases\, and many contain important new developments in California law. \n\n\n\nMr. McIntyre has presented these annual updates to our members in previous years\, and we are fortunate to have him return to update us about civil case law developments during last year.    This program will provide an excellent way for you to learn about California court civil case decisions published in 2023.\n\nWe hope that you attend this 1.0 hr MCLE program. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker\,  Monty A. McIntyre\, Esq.:\nADR Services\, Inc.\nMediator\, Arbitrator & Referee\nRelentless Optimist®| Rapid\, Reasonable Resolution™ \n  \nGeneral Information\nA relentless optimist™\, Monty McIntyre uses preparation\, patience\, perception\, persuasion\, and persistence to creatively help people resolve their disputes. As a mediator\, he relentlessly pursues closure\, brings a calm and patient demeanor that helps parties navigate difficult emotional issues\, and has a unique ability to simplify complex issues and build consensus based upon his extensive experience as a trial lawyer and a neutral. As an arbitrator and referee\, Monty provides a relaxed environment for the presentation of cases or issues\, reviews carefully all admitted evidence\, and issues fair and impartial decisions. \nSince 1980\, Monty has earned the respect of both the courts and legal colleagues for his intelligence\, creativity\, hard work\, excellent legal representation of his clients (both plaintiffs and defendants)\, and his civility and integrity. Throughout his career\, Monty has consistently served the legal community\, including\, but not limited to\, his service as the President of the San Diego County Bar Association\, President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)\, member of the National ABOTA Board of Directors\, member of the ABA House of Delegates\, member of the ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence\, and member of the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents. Monty keeps current with new published California civil case law and helps California attorneys keep current as well\, as the editor of California Case Summaries™\, which provides one paragraph summaries\, organized by legal topic\, of every new civil case published in California in monthly\, quarterly\, and annual publications. \nOne attorney said this about Monty as a mediator: “Mr. McIntyre ranks among the best of the scores of mediators I’ve used over the years. He is a ‘quick read’ and was well prepared. A good mediator is an attentive and perceptive listener. With the knowledge he gleaned and his understanding of the issues\, Mr. McIntyre worked closely with the parties to craft a creative solution to what would otherwise have been expensive and protracted litigation.” \nAs a full-time mediator\, arbitrator and referee\, Monty has conducted over 1\,000 mediations and other hearings and handles cases in the following areas: Business and Commercial\, Employment (Wage and Hour\, Wrongful Termination\, FEHA)\, Insurance (Coverage and Bad Faith)\, Legal Malpractice\, Real Property (Easements\, Purchase and Sales\, Landlord-Tenant)\, Probate\, and Torts (Personal Injury\, Elder Abuse\, Medical Malpractice\, Wrongful Death). \nMonty looks forward to helping you and your clients obtain rapid\, reasonable resolution™ of your case. \n  \nSubject Matter Expertise\nMonty has the unique experience of having handled significant numbers of both plaintiff and defense business\, commercial\, insurance bad faith\, medical malpractice\, personal injury and real property cases. He has extensive subject matter expertise in each of these areas. He has also handled employment cases and has subject matter expertise in this area as well. Monty also has extensive knowledge of economic damages issues. \n  \nCivil Trial Experience\nExtensive civil trial experience since 1980 representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business\, insurance\, real property and tort cases. Monty has tried to conclusion more than 100 cases including numerous civil jury trials. His last three state court jury verdicts were unanimous 12-0 decisions in favor of his clients. Over $50 million recovered in verdicts or settlements for plaintiff clients. Numerous defense verdicts or favorable settlements for defendant clients. Monty brings to the table extensive litigation expertise in civil procedure\, evidence and trial practice. He was admitted into ABOTA in 1995 and served as the 2014 President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA. \n• 2001-2012: Shareholder\, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek \n• 1990-2000: Partner\, McIntyre & McIntyre and Thompson & McIntyre \n• 1985-1990: Partner\, Lowell Robbin Hamilton & McIntyre \n• 1980-1984: McInnis\, Fitzgerald\, Rees\, Sharkey & McIntyre\, and Sparber\, Haas & Ferguson \n  \nEducation\n• 2020: Facilitating Dynamic Online Meetings and Groups During COVID-19\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law \n• 2017: You’re Fired! Resolving Workplace Disputes through Mediation and Other ADR Processes\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution \n• 2015: Mediating Complex Construction Disputes\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution \n• 2014: Advanced Mediation\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution \n• 2013: Mediating the Litigated Case\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution \n• 2000-Present: Annual mediation training \n• 1993: Intensive Mediation training by the American Arbitration Association \n• 1980: University of San Diego School of Law\, JD \n• 1977: University of California San Diego\, BA – History Honors \n  \nHonors\, Recognition & Service\nPast President: San Diego County Bar Association ♦ Past Member: National Board of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) ♦ Past President: San Diego Chapter of ABOTA ♦ Recognized: The Best Lawyers in America\, Super Lawyers ♦ Master: Enright Inn of Court ♦ Two Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards ♦ Past Member: Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents\, ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence\, ABA House of Delegates\, Southern District Lawyer Representative\, Boards of Directors of SDCBA\, ABTL\, CASD\, USD Law Alumni Association and Barristers Club. \n  \nAvailability\nZoom hearings throughout California. In-person hearings in San Diego and other ADR Services\, Inc. offices in California. \n  \nContact Information\nMonty A. McIntyre\, Esq.\nLaw Office of Monty A. McIntyre\n2801 B Street\, #164\, San Diego\, CA 92102 \nphone: (619) 990-4312\nhttps://montymcintyre-law.com \n  \nMediator\, Arbitrator & Referee at ADR Services\, Inc. \nMonty McIntyre: ADR Services | Case Manager: Haward Cho\, (619) 233-1323\nADR Services Address:   225 Broadway\, Suite 1400\, San Diego\, Ca 92101 \nWeb link: McIntyre\, Monty | ADR Services\, Inc. \n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-march-14-2024-mcle-luncheon-monty-a-mcintyre-esq/
LOCATION:Hennessey’s Tavern Dining Room\, 7811 Herschel Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T140000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Alex Marjanovic
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our April speaker\, Alex Marjanovic\, Senior Managing Director\, Data & Technology for Ankura\, presenting A Practical Guide to Efficiency in eDiscovery. \n\n\nThe presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the management of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in the context of legal discovery. Designed to cater to both “beginners” and those with intermediate experience\, it offers a broad perspective on the entire discovery process as it pertains to electronic data. The primary objective is to impart a solid understanding of both the fundamental and more advanced aspects of ESI handling.\n\n  \nKey focus areas of the presentation include:\n\nIntroduction to ESI in Discovery: The presentation will begin with a basic introduction to ESI and its significance in the discovery process;\nOverview of the eDiscovery Process: Attendees will learn about the stages and milestones involved in managing ESI for both Federal and State legal matters;\nExamination of a Sample RFP:    A sample Request for Production (RFP) issued by opposing counsel will be presented and analyzed to elucidate the various terms\, definitions\, and the implications inherent in such requests;\nDiscussion of Data Collection: This conversation will include the specifics of the data collection referenced in the RFP\, highlighting the importance of understanding the data and its relevance to the case;\nWorkflow Strategies: The presentation will explore commonly employed workflows by advanced law firms for initial analysis and data culling\, which is a crucial step before the review stage; and\nAdapting to Data Knowledge and Relevance: Emphasis will be placed on how slight alterations in the knowledge of the collected data\, or changes in the expected level of relevance for production\, can significantly impact the choice of workflow for an effective and efficient discovery and review process.\n\n  \nThis presentation is designed to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of ESI in the realm of legal discovery\, regardless of their current level of expertise. \n\n\nThis 1.0 hr CLE presentation is certain to be of both interest and practical value to all.  \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\n  \nALEX MARJANOVIC\nSenior Managing Director\nAnkura\, West Region\, U.S. \nLead Partner for Data & \nTechnology\, Discovery practice\n1 Park Plaza\, Suite 1050\nIrvine\, CA 92614\nMain  +1.949.660.8200\nDirect +1.949.579.2092\nMobile +1.858.337.2957\nalex.marjanovic@ankura.com\n  \nAlex Marjanovic is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura based in Irvine and is the West Region\, U.S. Lead Partner for the Data & Technology\, Discovery practice. With more than 19 years of e-discovery\, litigation management\, and document review experience\, Alex has overseen project management\, account management\, and business operations for e-discovery related matters. His core expertise is managing consultant teams and developing workflows that enable in-house and outside counsel to streamline data management\, e-discovery\, document review\, and production protocols. \nAlex’s professional experience includes the whole lifecycle of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)\, from delivering proactive assistance in relation to information governance and discovery readiness consulting to preservation\, processing\, and review of data for production purposes. Alex has guided and overseen e-discovery engagements on a variety of matters ranging from internal investigations tied to data exfiltration to “bet-the-company” government investigations. \nAlex has extensive experience in navigating clients’ budgetary requirements and advising on workflows that adhere to proportionality. He knows that one of the most complex challenges for a company in litigation is monitoring expenses tied to e-discovery and that predictability is achieved by leveraging appropriate technologies and workflows and implementing a phased approach to each milestone for managed e-discovery matters. \nAs part of the leadership team for the Ankura Data & Technology practice\, Alex leads account management\, business development\, project management\, sales operations\, and thought leadership endeavors. He supports litigation readiness\, early case assessment\, structured data expert services\, forensic collection and analysis for investigations and lawsuits\, electronically stored information processing\, database hosting\, and technology assisted review. \nPrior to joining Ankura\, Alex was a managing partner at a business services firm in their e-discovery and managed review division for seven years where he managed regional project management\, business development executives\, sales operations\, and customer service teams. These teams’ core services included information governance\, early case assessment\, hosted review\, and technology-assisted review. \nCertified legal education programs that Alex has presented recently include: \n\nA Practical Guide to Efficiency in E-discovery\nSaas & E-Discovery – Navigating the Challenges of Emerging Data Sources\nEthical Issues in Electronic Discovery\nElectronic Discovery Issues in Cross-Border and Multilanguage Litigation\nEthical Issues in Defensible Disposition
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-april-11-2024-mcle-luncheon-alex-marjanovich/
LOCATION:Hennessey’s Tavern Dining Room\, 7811 Herschel Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T120000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — George C. Miller
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our May speaker\, George C. Miller\, Partner with Shustak Reynolds & Partners\, PC (San Diego office)\, presenting: FINRA Arbitration: The Wild West of Dispute Resolution \nNever heard of FINRA? Not sure what claims or parties are subject to mandatory FINRA arbitration?  \nEnjoy an enthralling presentation on the “ins and outs” of the FINRA arbitration process\, often called the “wild west of litigation\,” in which our speaker will cover the life of a case from filing to completion\, with plenty of tips\, tricks\, and war stories along the way. \nThis 1.0 hr CLE presentation is certain to be of both interest and practical value to all.  \nNote:  While this will be an “in-person” presentation at Hennessey’s\, those of you unable to attend in-person may participate through Zoom meeting access. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\n  \nGeorge C. Miller\nPhone: (619) 696-9500 (Ext. 105)\nDirect: (619) 501-8270\nFax: (800) 868-9350\nEmail: gmiller@shufirm.com\n  \nGeorge C. Miller is an experienced financial services litigation attorney and partner of Shustak Reynolds & Partners\, P.C.\, based in San Diego. George’s practice focuses on securities arbitration and litigation\, trade secret disputes\, business litigation\, and FINRA and SEC regulatory proceedings.  \nLearn more here: George C. Miller \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-may-9-2024-mcle-luncheon-george-c-miller/
LOCATION:Hennessey’s Tavern Dining Room\, 7811 Herschel Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T140000
DTSTAMP:20240619T223749Z
CREATED:20240603T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T223749Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, June 13\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Shanna Welsh-Levin
DESCRIPTION:Our June speaker is\, Shanna Welsh-Levin\, Senior Counsel at SoCal Realty Law\, APC\, and a member of our bar association\, who returns to provide us with an Update on Landlord-Tenant Laws & Legal Issues to include recent changes which have further expanded legal obligations of Landlords and Property Managers under California’s Tenant Protection Act (TPA)\, as well as local tenant protection laws such as the City of San Diego Tenant Protection Ordinance\, the City of Chula Vista Tenant Protection Ordinance\, and other laws that have gone into effect since her prior presentation on this subject two years ago. \nAdditionally\, Mrs. Welsh-Levin will address the impact upon the Landlord-Tenant relationship resulting from new anti-discrimination laws relating to source of income\, and government subsidized (Section 8) rental assistance programs; and will address new laws relating to security deposits\, new documents to include with residential leases\, and more new laws that landlords need to be aware of. \nMrs. Welsh-Levin has a has a comprehensive and detailed understanding of this legal area\, and the continually evolving laws which impact it.  You will not want to miss this presentation at our new meeting location.  \nWe hope that all of you can attend this 1.0 hr MCLE credit program.  \nNote:  While this will be an “in-person” presentation\, those of you unable to attend in-person may participate through Zoom meeting access. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\n  \nShanna Welsh-Levin\nSo. Cal. Realty Law\, APC\n10601-G Tierrasanta Blvd.  #365\nSan Diego\, CA  92124\n\nPhone:  619-232-7325\nFax: 844-525-4438\nEmail:  swelsh@socalrealtylaw.com\n  \nAttorney Shanna Welsh-Levin is the owner and Senior Attorney of So Cal Realty Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California\, and the San Diego County Bar Association. Mrs. Welsh-Levin is a California licensed real estate broker and an active member of the San Diego Association of REALTORS®. She has served on committees at SDAR and attended legislative functions as a representative of the association. She is also a member of the California Association of REALTORS® and regularly attends the C.A.R. Legal Affairs Forum. \nMrs. Welsh-Levin has twenty years of experience handling real estate legal matters including litigation\, trials\, mediation\, and transactions. She represents real estate investors and professionals to prepare joint venture agreements\, purchase and sale agreements\, leases\, and related contracts\, and to enforce those contracts through the court\, if necessary. \nDuring the recession and housing crisis from 2007 through 2014\, Mrs. Welsh-Levin participated in hundreds of HOME Clinics that took place throughout San Diego County\, Imperial County\, and Riverside County. The clinics were sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In doing this\, she developed a deep understanding of mortgage lending and servicing. Mrs. Welsh-Levin is confident litigating against big mortgage banks and servicers on behalf of California property owners\, and she was instrumental in passing California’s short sale anti-deficiency statute. which created California Code of Civil Procedure §580e. \nSince April 2020\, when COVID happened\, Ms. Welsh-Levin started a monthly webinar series called “Landlords Need to Know”. Through this webinar series\, Shanna keeps herself and her clients and colleagues up to date with the ever-evolving tenant protections in California. \nMrs. Welsh-Levin holds the degree of Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego\, California. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh\, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Jazz Music. She worked as a professional jazz and pop musician and taught private saxophone lessons for many years. \n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-june-13-2024-mcle-luncheon-shanna-welsh-levin/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20240916T183153Z
CREATED:20240909T205253Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 12\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Ariel J. Sabban\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:ARIEL J. SABBAN will present “STRATEGIC LAWSUITS AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (“SLAPP”)\,” in a program addressing SLAPP lawsuits\, which plaintiffs often use strategically to silence their critics through litigation\, and which abridge defendants’ constitutional rights of free speech and petition to government for redress of grievances.  These types of lawsuits are subject to special procedural treatment by Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16 (the “anti-SLAPP” statute)\, and Ariel’s presentation will explore the procedural mechanism and updated requirements for bringing successful anti-SLAPP motions in California. \nIf you have not attended a lunchtime program since our move to the Living Room Coffee House & Bistro\, please make it a point to do so. Our meeting room is separate from the main bistro area\, and we have better seating visibility and audibility at this new location.   \nWe hope that all of you can attend this 1.0 hr MCLE credit program. \nNote: While this will be an “in-person” presentation\, those of you unable to attend in-person may participate through Zoom meeting access with an advanced registration. \nMaterials for this week’s presentation are available to download\, click here. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\nAriel J. Sabban\, Esq.\, is a long-time Member of the La Jolla Bar Association (a current Director; and Past President\, 2020).  He is a civil litigation practitioner who has been practicing law for 27 years with a focus on property law\, including both real property and intellectual property\, at the law firm of ARC IP Law\, PC.  During his years of practice\, Mr. Sabban has litigated numerous anti-SLAPP motions in both trial and appellate courts in California\, amassing an 85% success rate on such motions\, including numerous consequent appeals.  \nMr. Sabban is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law\, and is an East Coast transplant.  \nFor additional information on Ariel J. Sabban\, please link directly to our speaker’s web bio: Ariel Joseph Sabban – ARC IP Law \n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-september-12-2024-mcle-luncheon-ariel-j-sabban-esq/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T130000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 10\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — David M. Majchrzak
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our October speaker\, DAVID M. MAJCHRZAK of Klinedinst\, PC.  Mr. Majchrzak\, a legal ethicist\, civil litigator\, and California State Bar certified specialist (legal malpractice law)\, will present: “Sharing (Fees) and Caring (for Funds Held in Trust)” in which he will discuss:\n\nCA Rule of Professional Conduct\, Rule 1.5.1\, which governs division (sharing) of fees among lawyers;  and requirement for client written consent to fee sharing arrangements\, with sample documentation;\nthe different structures for fee sharing arrangements  – contingent fee cases; hourly rate cases (cost billed versus  “direct billed” to client); and fee sharing through referral fee payments;\na representative form of fee sharing agreement between counsel;  and common issues related to attorney fee sharing arrangements\, including non-compliance problems; potential illegality; mid-representation disputes; the successor counsel situation; impact upon the client during a fee sharing dispute; fee sharing with lawyers outside of California; prohibited fee sharing with non-lawyer owners of a law firm; situation where the client fires your co-counsel; and considerations when your co-counsel dies\, becomes disabled\, has their law license suspended.\n\n\nIn addition\, Mr. Majchrzak will discuss:\n\nthe documentation required of attorneys to comply with  trust fund accounting basics\, including specifics of what must be contained in the attorney’s Reconciliation Report;\nCTAPP noncompliance issues arising since implementation of California’s Client Trust Account Protection Program\, leading to license suspension and potential UPL (unlicensed practice of law);\nTrust Account Scams and the ethical issues triggered by them\, including the duty of competence in relation to evolving technology; and professional obligations of the attorney following a breach or cyberattack; and Examples of Trust Account Scams and potential related State Bar disciplinary consequences.\n\n\nMr. Majchrzak’s presentation will provide 1.0 hr CLE credit in Ethics.\nNote: While this will be an “in-person” presentation\, those of you unable to attend in-person may participate through Zoom meeting access with an advanced registration. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\nDAVID . MAJCHRZAK\nDMajchrzak@KlinedinstLaw.com \nSan Diego Office\n(619) 400-8000 \nPhoenix Office\n(602) 813-0000 \nDavid M. Majchrzak is a seasoned ethicist\, civil litigator\, and certified specialist by the State Bar of California in legal malpractice law\, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers\, and is rated AV®-Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell.  He is Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst PC’s Arizona office\, and serves as Deputy General Counsel. He also chairs the firm’s writing committee and attorney training college. Mr. Majchrzak represents clients in matters involving attorney and law firm risk management\, discipline defense\, and legal malpractice claims. He has also served as an expert on legal ethics issues. \nMr. Majchrzak devotes a substantial portion of his career to counseling his clients on how to achieve their professional goals in an ethical way. For lawyers and firms with or without general counsel\, he helps navigate the often complex ethical waters of the legal profession. Mr. Majchrzak performs law office risk management assessments\, trains law firm staff in ethics requirements\, and advises on a variety of topics. These include conflicts of interest\, fees and billing requirements and dispute handling\, trust account procedures\, internal and departing lawyer compensation\, law firm advertising and online marketing efforts\, engagement and common interest agreements\, non-engagement and disengagement protocols\, attorney-client privilege/confidentiality analyses and protection\, subpoena response\, multi-jurisdictional practice\, lawyer mobility\, and ancillary business ventures. \nMr. Majchrzak is active and widely visible within the legal ethics community. Mr. Majchrzak served as the co-chair of California Lawyers Association’s first Ethics Committee and as a member of the organization’s Future of the Profession Task Force; and he co-chaired 2022’s annual meeting. He currently serves as the president elect of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers\, the chair of the ABA working group on Model Rule 5.5\, a member of the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism\, a member of the editorial board of the ABA/Bloomberg Law Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct\, a liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility\, and a member of the ABA National Conference on Professional Responsibility Planning Committee. Mr. Majchrzak also served as a three-year member of the State Bar of California’s Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct\, and chair of its outreach committee; and is a past chair of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Legal Ethics Committee. In 2015\, Mr. Majchrzak revived the then-abandoned Ethics Quarterly\, and has continued as one of its two editors. He has also taught professional responsibility as an adjunct law school professor. \nMr. Majchrzak is also active within the general legal community. In 2022\, he served as the president of the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. Majchrzak has also been active within the American Inns of Court. He served for four years as president of the William L. Todd\, Jr. chapter and two years on the national program awards committees. Presently\, he serves as an officer on the executive committee for the Law Practice Management and Technology section of California Lawyers Association. He has also served as an officer of the Association of Discipline Defense Counsel\, a judge for Teen Court\, an attorney instructor for mock trial competitions\, a director of the Kiwanis Club of Poway\, and in various other voluntary professional and community roles. \nEducation \n\nUniversity of Southern California (B.S.\, 1993)\nThomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D.\, summa cum laude\, 2002)\n\n\n\n\nLink to our Speaker’s firm website profile follows:\n\n\nDavid M. Majchrzak – Klinedinst PC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid M. Majchrzak – Klinedinst PC
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-october-10-2024-mcle-luncheon-david-m-majchrzak/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T130000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 — MCLE Luncheon — Catherine M. Swafford\, Ann Kinsey Schu\, Sara A. Pike
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our November speakers\, attorneys Catherine M. Swafford\,  Ann Kinsey Schu\, and Sara A. Pike\, who will collectively present a program on “Recent Developments in Probate and Trust Law\, and Estate Planning in 2025 (in light of planned and anticipated changes in pertinent Tax Laws).”  \nThis program is certain to be both interesting and informative for our members\, given our speakers’  extensive experience with\,  and knowledge of the subject matter of their presentation.   Additionally\, two of our presenters are current members of our bar association\, and the third a past member of our group\, so it is especially gratifying to have them presenting this program to our association’s members.  \n\n\nThis program will provide 1.0 hr MCLE general participatory credit for attendees. \n\nZoom broadcast of this program will be available for those unable to attend in-person.\nIf attending by Zoom\, you must register in advance through the following link:\nJoin the LJBA Presentation! \n  \nSome Information about our Speakers:\n  \nCatherine M. Swafford\nCatherine M. Swafford is a shareholder with the San Diego office of Greenberg Traurig LLP\, where she practices in the firm’s Private Wealth Services Division\, focusing on trust\, estate\, conservatorship\, elder abuse\, and fiduciary litigation and administration matters under the California Probate Code.  Ms. Swafford is knowledgeable about probate disputes involving foreign law issues and international beneficiaries\, and represents clients in cross-border probate and succession matters.     \nFor additional information about Catherine (“Katie”) Swafford\, please see the following link:\nCatherine Swafford | Private Wealth Services Lawyer | Professionals | Greenberg Traurig LLP \n  \n  \nAnn Kinsey Schu\nAnn Kinsey Schu is a Senior Associate trusts and estates attorney at the San Diego office of Withersworldwide\, with the firm’s trust\, estate and inheritance disputes team.  Ms. Schu’s practice focus is representation of families and their advisors\, beneficiaries and heirs\, the elderly and vulnerable\, and trustees\, executors and fiduciaries with regard to a wide range of trusts and estates matters. \n  \nFor additional information about Ann (“Annie”) Kinsey Schu\, please see the  following link:\nhttps://www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb/people/ann-kinsey-schu \n\n  \n  \n\nSara A. Pike\nSara A. Pike is a Senior Associate trusts and estates attorney at Withersworldwide (San Diego office)\,  with the firm’s private client and tax team.  Ms. Pike’s practice focus is estate and tax planning and administration of estates and trusts; intra-family wealth transfers; estate and gift tax savings techniques; and charitable planning;  and the formation\, organization\, operation\, and termination of private foundations and public charities.  \nFor additional information about Sara Pike\, please see the following link:\nSara A. Pike | Private client and tax attorney | San Diego | Withersworldwide \n\n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-november-14-2024-mcle-luncheon-catherine-m-swafford/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T140000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, January 9\, 2025 — MCLE Luncheon — Megan Moore
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our January speaker\, attorney MEGAN MOORE\, of Megan Moore\, Inc.\, who will present the program “ Competency & Attorney Wellbeing: Tools to Make Good Choices and Manage Your Time.”  \nThis program is certain to be both interesting and informative for our members\, given our speaker’s extensive experience with\, and knowledge of the subject matter of her presentation.  \n\n\nThis program will provide 1.0 hr SPECIAL MCLE – COMPETENCY (WELLNESS) participatory credit for attendees. \n\nNote: While this will be an “in-person” presentation\, those of you unable to attend in-person may participate through Zoom meeting access with an advanced registration. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker:\nMegan Moore \nOur speaker is a Risk Taker\, Coach\, Attorney\, Educator\, Writer\, Inspirer\, and Catalyst for Change.  \nMegan Moore attended the University of Florida\, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in English; a minor in Secondary Education; and which she supplemented with courses in both theater and public speaking. \nFollowing graduation\, Megan spent 3 years in Ponce\, Puerto Rico\, where she taught Drama\, Public Speaking\, and English Literature at the Caribbean School.   She then relocated to San Diego\, California\, where she entered the corporate world\, working with start-up Edvision Corporation.  Advancing through its management team\, Megan spent 4 years overseeing creation of the company’s reading and language arts curriculum\, and the development of its assessment tools.    \nDesiring to expand her knowledge and opportunities beyond the corporate world\, Megan headed to law school\, attending the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law.  At McGeorge\,   she earned numerous awards and scholarships; and graduated (2008)\, with Great Distinction\, and Order of the Coif. \nMegan then returned to San Diego\, where she practiced law at Best\, Best & Krieger\, LLP (2008-2012).  During 2012\, she affiliated with the firm Young\, Minney & Corr\, LLP\, opening its flagship San Diego office\, and and became a partner at that firm in 2017. \nThereafter\, Megan launched The Law Offices of Megan M. Moore\, where she continued representing her public school clients. After two successful years in solo practice\, Megan decided to pivot into a career where she could use her listening\, advocacy\, and education skills to inspire growth and change in others. \nMegan earned her professional coaching certification from McLaren Coaching in January 2021\, while simultaneously launching Megan Moore\, Inc. \nMegan now primarily devotes her talents and abilities to helping attorneys and law firms build their professional skills; improve their communication and connection with their firm’s teams and/or staff; improving time management and accountability for results; counseling and teaching attorneys and their teams the art of building business relationships that go beyond the formal work relationship\, so that they become strong personal relationships as well.  Additionally\, Megan offers feedback and critique to professionals regarding their own presentations\, workshops\, or new services that they are preparing to launch. \nThroughout her assistance of professionals\, Megan maintains focus on attorneys’ ongoing need to control and balance between work and personal life; and to create greater harmony in their lives without jeopardizing their careers. \nMegan Moore is the Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Leadership Academy\, and a regular speaker for legal and educational organizations\, including the San Diego County Bar Association\, Lawyers Club of San Diego\, KIPP SoCal\, Total Education Solutions\, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law\, and the Desert Bar Association.  \nShe strives to bring humor\, vulnerability\, and frankness to her presentations\, so that audiences of all sizes will be interested and engaged. \nFor more information about our speaker\, please view her website at:\nMegan Moore Inc.
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-january-9-2024-mcle-luncheon-megan-moore/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T140000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, March 13\, 2025 — MCLE Luncheon — Monty A. McIntyRE
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have Attorney\, Mediator\, Arbitrator & Referee\, MONTY A. McINTYRE\, Esq.\, returning again to present our members with an updated program about “IMPORTANT NEW CIVIL CASES PUBLISHED IN 2024.” \nCalifornia courts publish several hundred new civil cases each year\, and many contain important developments in California law. In his presentation to our members\, Mr. McIntyre will discuss the more important new civil cases published by California courts in 2024\, and will highlight significant developments addressed in those cases. \nOur bar association members have benefited these past few years in having Mr. McIntyre present these annual updates. We appreciate his interest to again share his knowledge and expertise with our lawyers’ group. \nThis presentation will provide 1.0 hr general MCLE credit\, and we hope that all of you can attend this program.\n \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker\,  Monty A. McIntyre:\nMonty A. McIntyre\, Esq.\nMediator\, Arbitrator & Referee at ADR Services\, Inc.\nCivil Trial Lawyer\nPublisher: California Case Summaries™\nPodcast Host: Trial Alchemy™ \n  \nGeneral Information \nA relentless optimist™\, Monty McIntyre uses preparation\, patience\, perception\, persuasion\, and persistence to creatively help people resolve their disputes. As a mediator\, he relentlessly pursues closure\, brings a calm and patient demeanor that helps parties navigate difficult emotional issues\, and has a unique ability to simplify complex issues and build consensus based upon his extensive experience as a trial lawyer and a neutral. As an arbitrator and referee\, Monty provides a relaxed environment for the presentation of cases or issues\, reviews carefully all admitted evidence\, and issues fair and impartial decisions. \nSince 1980\, Monty has earned the respect of both the courts and legal colleagues for his intelligence\, creativity\, hard work\, excellent legal representation of his clients (both plaintiffs and defendants)\, and his civility and integrity. Throughout his career\, Monty has consistently served the legal community\, including\, but not limited to\, his service as the President of the San Diego County Bar Association\, President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)\, member of the National ABOTA Board of Directors\, member of the ABA House of Delegates\, member of the ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence\, and member of the Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents. Monty keeps current with new published California civil case law and helps California attorneys keep current as well\, as the editor of California Case Summaries™\, which provides one paragraph summaries\, organized by legal topic\, of every new civil case published in California in monthly\, quarterly\, and annual publications. \nOne attorney said this about Monty as a mediator: “Mr. McIntyre ranks among the best of the scores of mediators I’ve used over the years. He is a ‘quick read’ and was well prepared. A good mediator is an attentive and perceptive listener. With the knowledge he gleaned and his understanding of the issues\, Mr. McIntyre worked closely with the parties to craft a creative solution to what would otherwise have been expensive and protracted litigation.” \nAs a full-time mediator\, arbitrator and referee\, Monty has conducted over 1\,000 mediations and other hearings and handles cases in the following areas: Business and Commercial\, Employment (Wage and Hour\, Wrongful Termination\, FEHA)\, Insurance (Coverage and Bad Faith)\, Legal Malpractice\, Real Property (Easements\, Purchase and Sales\, Landlord-Tenant)\, Probate\, and Torts (Personal Injury\, Elder Abuse\, Medical Malpractice\, Wrongful Death). \nMonty looks forward to helping you and your clients obtain rapid\, reasonable resolution™ of your case. \n \nSubject Matter Expertise \nMonty has the unique experience of having handled significant numbers of both plaintiff and defense business\, commercial\, insurance bad faith\, medical malpractice\, personal injury and real property cases. He has extensive subject matter expertise in each of these areas. He has also handled employment cases and has subject matter expertise in this area as well. Monty also has extensive knowledge of economic damages issues. \n \nCivil Trial Experience \nExtensive civil trial experience since 1980 representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of business\, insurance\, real property and tort cases. Monty has tried to conclusion more than 100 cases including numerous civil jury trials. His last three state court jury verdicts were unanimous 12-0 decisions in favor of his clients. Over $50 million recovered in verdicts or settlements for plaintiff clients. Numerous defense verdicts or favorable settlements for defendant clients. Monty brings to the table extensive litigation expertise in civil procedure\, evidence and trial practice. He was admitted into ABOTA in 1995 and served as the 2014 President of the San Diego Chapter of ABOTA. \n\n2013-Present: Law Office of Monty A. McIntyre\, Esq.\n2001-2012: Shareholder\, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek\n1990-2000: Partner\, McIntyre & McIntyre and Thompson & McIntyre\n1985-1990: Partner\, Lowell Robbin Hamilton & McIntyre\n1980-1984: McInnis\, Fitzgerald\, Rees\, Sharkey & McIntyre\, and Sparber\, Haas & Ferguson\n\n  \nEducation \n\n2020: Facilitating Dynamic Online Meetings and Groups During COVID-19\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law\n2017: You’re Fired! Resolving Workplace Disputes through Mediation and Other ADR Processes\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution\n2015: Mediating Complex Construction Disputes\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution\n2014: Advanced Mediation\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution\n2013: Mediating the Litigated Case\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution\n2000-Present: Annual mediation training\n1993: Intensive Mediation training by the American Arbitration Association\n1980: University of San Diego School of Law\, JD\n1977: University of California San Diego\, BA – History Honors\n\n  \nHonors\, Recognition & Service \n\nPast President: San Diego County Bar Association\nPast President: San Diego Chapter of ABOTA\nPast Member: National Board of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)\nPast Member: Cal-ABOTA Board of Directors\nRecognized: The Best Lawyers in America\nMaster: Enright Inn of Court\nTwo Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards\nPast Member: Executive Council of the National Conference of Bar Presidents\nPast Member: ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence\nPast Member: ABA House of Delegates\nPast Member: Southern District Lawyer Representative\nPast Member: Boards of Directors of SDCBA\, ABTL\, CASD\, USD Law Alumni Association and Barristers Club\n\n  \nAvailability \nZoom hearings throughout California. In-person hearings in San Diego and other ADR Services\, Inc. offices in California. \n  \nContact Information \nMonty A. McIntyre\, Esq.\nMediator\, Arbitrator & Referee at ADR Services\, Inc.\nMonty McIntyre: ADR Services | Case Manager: Haward Cho\, (619) 233-1323\nADR Services Address: 225 Broadway\, Suite 1400\, San Diego\, Ca 92101 \nLaw Office of Monty A. McIntyre\n2801 B Street\, #164\nSan Diego\, CA 92102\nPhone: (619) 990-4312\nhttps://montymcintyre-law.com \nTrial Mentoring: Trial Training and preparation \nPublisher\, California Case Summaries™: Know More. Win More. \nPodcast Host\, Trial Alchemy™: Learn From Jury Trial Experts\nSpotify: click here.Apple Podcasts: click here.YouTube: click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-march-13-2025-mcle-luncheon-monty-a-mcintyre/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T130000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 — MCLE Luncheon — Robert A. Schapiro
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have Robert A. Schapiro\, Dean and C. Hugh Friedman Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law\, as our speaker for this event\,  presenting: “Constitutional Crisis or Continuity?:  United States Supreme Court Review and Update” to include discussion of: Historic decisions of the 2023-2024 Supreme Court Term and upcoming cases with potentially broad impact relating to presidential power\, abortion\, LGBTQ+ rights\, and gun regulation\, among other topics. \nThis most topical presentation will provide  1.0 hour MCLE credit for participants. \nWe greatly appreciate Dean Schapiro’s willingness to again share his knowledge and expertise with our lawyers’ group\, and hope that all of you will attend this program. \n  \nSome Information About Our Speaker:\nROBERT A. SCHAPIRO\nDean and C. Hugh Friedman Professor of Law\nUniversity of San Diego School of Law\n  \nRobert A. Schapiro is Dean and C. Hugh Friedman Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law.  He obtained a B.A. from Yale College\, M.A. from Stanford University\, and J.D. from Yale Law School\, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal.  Schapiro clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and for Judge Pierre N. Leval of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.\n\nPrior to becoming Dean at the USD School of Law in 2021\, Schapiro was a faculty member at Emory University School of Law.  At Emory\, he served as Dean and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center on Federalism and Intersystemic Governance. He had previously held positions as associate vice provost for academic affairs\, associate dean of faculty for the law school\, and as associate faculty director for Emory’s Halle Institute for Global Learning.\n\nSchapiro received the 2023 Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Education from the San Diego Library Foundation.  While at Emory\, Schapiro received several awards\, including the Emory Williams Distinguished Teaching Award for excellence in graduate education\, the Ben F. Johnson Faculty Excellence Award\, Most Outstanding Professor from the Emory Student Bar Association\, and Professor of the Year from the Emory Law School Black Law Students Association.\n\nSchapiro’s scholarship focuses on federalism and state and federal constitutional law. His most recent scholarly works include The Unconstitutional Conditions Vacuum in Criminal Procedure\, Yale Law Journal  (2024) (with Kay Levine & Jonathan Remy Nash)\, Protecting State Constitutional Rights from Unconstitutional Conditions\, U.C. Davis Law Review (2022) (with Kay Levine & Jonathan Remy Nash)\, and States of Inequality: Fiscal Federalism\, Unequal States\, and Unequal People\, California Law Review (2020).  His book\, Polyphonic Federalism: Toward the Protection of Fundamental Rights\, was published by the University of Chicago Press in 2009.\n  \nContact Information \n\nRobert A. Schapiro\nrschapiro@sandiego.edu \n\n\nUniversity of San Diego School of Law\n5998 Alcalá Park\nWarren Hall – 200A\nSan Diego\, California  92110-2492 \n\n\n\nAssistant: Isela Gordon\nigordon@SanDiego.edu
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-april-10-2025-mcle-luncheon-robert-a-schapiro/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T130000
DTSTAMP:20250724T013003Z
CREATED:20250630T185607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T013003Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 10\, 2025 — MCLE Luncheon — The Honorable Dana M. Sabraw
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have as our July speaker\, the Honorable Dana M. Sabraw\, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California\, who will provide our members with an “Update on the California Southern District Court.” \nThis presentation will provide 1.0 hour MCLE general credit. \n  \nSome Information About Our Speaker:\nHON. DANA M. SABRAW\, Judge\nUnited States District Court for the Southern District of California \nFederal Judicial Service: \nJudge\, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California Nominated by POTUS George W. Bush on May 1\, 2003\, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25\, 2003\, and received commission on September 26\, 2003. \nJudge Sabraw served as Chief Judge of the Court from January 22\, 2021 to January 22\, 2025. \nEducation: \nAmerican River Junior College\, A.A.\, 1978\nSan Diego State University\, B.S.\, 1980\nUniversity of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law\, J.D.\, 1985 \nEarlier Professional Career: \nPrivate practice\, Santa Barbara\, California\, 1985-1989 \nPrivate practice\, San Diego\, California\, 1989-1995 \nJudge\, San Diego [California] North County Municipal Court\, 1995-1998 \nJudge\, Superior Court of California\, County of San Diego\, 1998-2003 \nAdditional Information about Judge Sabraw: \nJudge Dana Makoto Sabraw was appointed to the United States District Court in 2003. He served as Chief Judge from January 22\, 2021 to January 22\, 2025. He received his undergraduate degree with distinction from San Diego State University\, and thereafter attended McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific\, where he graduated in 1985 in the top 10% of his class and served on the Law Review. Before his appointment\, Judge Sabraw practiced law as a commercial litigator with Baker & McKenzie in San Diego\, becoming a partner in 1992. In 1995\, he was appointed to San Diego’s North County Municipal Court. He served as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court until his elevation to the Superior Court in 1998\, where he served as Criminal Supervising Judge and as a criminal and civil trial judge until his appointment to the federal bench. As a trial lawyer and judge\, Judge Sabraw has tried more than 300 cases to verdict. \nJudge Sabraw was appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court to serve as a member of the U.S. Judicial Conference Committee on the Judicial Branch\, and he was appointed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to serve as a member of the Judicial Security and Independence Task Force. He has been active in a number of professional organizations. Among these\, he is a founding member and past president of two American Inns of Court (Lopardo and Wallace Inn Chapters)\, and current member\, and past board member\, of the Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego. He also serves on the founding committee of “Just the Beginning—A Pipeline Organization.” He is a frequent speaker at law and community related events on judicial independence and the rule of law. \nHe has received numerous awards from the community and bar associations\, including Person of the Year by the San Diego Union Tribune editorial board (2018)\, Outstanding Jurist by the San Diego County Bar Association (2019)\, Judge of the Year by La Raza Lawyers Association of San Diego (2019)\, Humanitarian of the Year by Casa Cornelia Law Center(2019)\, Judge of the Year by Consumer Trial Attorneys of San Diego (2019)\, and the Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in the Adjudication of the Law (2023). He also received the Trailblazer Award from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (2005)\, Lifetime Achievement Award by the Asian Business Association of San Diego (2019)\, Sunshine Award by the Society of Professional Journalists\, San Diego (2020)\, Exemplary Leadership Award During COVID-19 Pandemic and Judicial Service Award by the Federal Bar Association\, San Diego Chapter (2022\, 2025)\, Civil Rights Civil Leadership Award by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)\, San Diego Chapter (2023)\, Japanese American of the Biennium by JACL\, National (2024)\, and University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law (Top 100) Alumni (2024)\, among others. \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-july-10-2025-mcle-luncheon-the-honorable-dana-m-sabraw/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 — MCLE Luncheon with Deborah A. Wolfe
DESCRIPTION:Please calendar our upcoming MCLE lunchtime program on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 at 12:00pm\, at the Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street in La Jolla. \nWe are very pleased to have as our February speaker\, civil trial attorney DEBORAH A. WOLFE\, Wolfe Legal Solutions PC\, who will address our members on:  “REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAWYERS UNDER RPC 8.3”\n \nMs. Wolfe\, a Certified Legal Specialist (“CLS”) in both Legal Malpractice Law (State Bar of California)\, and Civil Trial Law (National Board of Trial Advocates)\, will discuss the specifics of this Rule of Professional Conduct which took effect August 2023.  RPC 8.3 requires a lawyer to report certain types of conduct by other lawyers to the State Bar\, and it is essential that you understand this Rule to avoid its potential ethical landmines.\n \nWe hope that all of you can attend this 1.0 hour ETHICS MCLE credit program.\n\nSome Information About Our Speaker\, Doborah A Wolfe:\nDeborah Wolfe is an experienced trial attorney who has served on and chaired the State Bar of California Legal Malpractice Law Advisory Commission\, is a member of ABOTA\, has served on the Lawyers Club Board\, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Board\, including serving as the CASD president. In addition to having received four Outstanding Trial Lawyer Awards from CASD\, Deborah has twice received the Trial Lawyer of the Year award from CASD. She has also received the prestigious Daniel T. Broderick\, III Award for Civility\, Integrity and Professionalism. \nIn 2025\, the East County San Diego Bar Association awarded Deborah a Lifetime Achievement Award\, and she is the 2025 inductee to the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego’s Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Deborah has been a member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Legal Ethics Committee since 2006\, and recently completed her second term as its Chair. She frequently testifies as an expert witness in ethics and standard of care in legal malpractice/breach of fiduciary duty cases\, in addition to assisting lawyers with ethics consulting\, trial strategy and support. \nDeborah can be contacted at:\nCONTACT US | Wolfe Legal Solutions \nPhone: (619) 234-3363
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/thursday-february-12-2026-mcle-luncheon-with-deborah-a-wolfe/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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SUMMARY:April 2026 MCLE Luncheon with John W. Hanson
DESCRIPTION:Please calendar our upcoming MCLE lunchtime program on Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 at 12:00pm\, at the Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street in La Jolla. \nWe are very pleased to have attorney John W. Hanson as our April speaker. Mr. Hanson is a longstanding member of our association\, and practices exclusively in the area of consumer law. \nOur speaker will draw upon his 25+ years experience representing clients in litigation with car dealerships and car warranty providers\, in presenting to our members  “Consumer Law: Car Sales and Warranty Repairs\,” in which he will focus on consumer protection laws and the practice of consumer law in two areas: (1) consumer manipulation and abusive tactics by dealerships during car purchase transactions; and (2) automobile defects and the remedies and limitations of California’s lemon law.  Mr. Hanson will also discuss how attorneys can assist their clients (and themselves) on how to save thousands of dollars and avoid becoming victim to both car sales practices and warranty company “run-arounds.” \nMr. Hanson last presented on these topics to our members during 2019\,  in a very informative and well-received program.  Since that time\, important statutory changes and case law developments have taken place which our speaker will discuss.  Mr. Hanson will also cover new information pertinent to navigating through landmines and traps that commonly present in car purchase transactions by consumers. \nWe appreciate Mr. Hanson’s willingness to again share his knowledge and expertise on these topics with our members through this updated presentation. \nThis presentation will provide 1.0 hour general MCLE credit\, and we hope that all of you will participate in this program. \n  \nSome Information about our Speaker\, John W. Hanson:\nJOHN W. HANSON\nTHE HANSON LAW FIRM\n7752 Fay Ave.\, Suite F\nLa Jolla\, CA 92037\nToll Free: 1.877.297.3372\nPhone: 858.451.0291\nFax: 858.451.0281\nE-Mail: contact@thesandiegolemonlawyer.com \nJohn W. Hanson\, B.A.\, J.D.\, LL.M.\, practices exclusively in the area of consumer law\, with a focus on the lemon law and car dealer fraud. \nMr. Hanson received J.D. and B.A. degrees from the University of Iowa\, and an LL.M. from the University of London. After graduating from law school in 1996\, Mr. Hanson clerked for an Iowa Supreme Court Justice\, and subsequently clerked for the Iowa Federal District Court. After moving to California\, Mr. Hanson served as law clerk for the Honorable Nita L. Stormes\, Magistrate Judge\, United States District Court for the Southern District of California. \nMr. Hanson began his consumer law practice at a firm started by one of “Nader’s Raiders\,” and established his own consumer-law practice more than fifteen years ago. In addition to his law practice\, Mr. Hanson gives presentations on consumer law to public and professional groups\, and he teaches a course on consumer law at Miramar College. \nFor additional information\, please visit Mr. Hanson’s website:\nThe San Diego Lemon Lawyer \n  \n 
URL:https://lajollabarassociation.com/events/april-2026-mcle-luncheon-with-john-w-hanson/
LOCATION:Living Room Coffeehouse & Bistro\, 1205 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch,M.C.L.E.,Past,Zoom Video Online
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