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The New Lawyers Section represents all lawyers in California within their first 8 years of practice. We are committed to accessibility!

Learn more at https://calawyers.org/accessibility/

10/09/2026

📣 New lawyers, this one's for you!

Our friends at the CLA Privacy Law Section are hosting a Young Lawyers Writing Competition, open to lawyers admitted to the California Bar for fewer than 8 years. Here's the prompt:

When AI use leads to a discriminatory impact, does existing California privacy or AI law have an answer?

🏆 First place receives:
💵 $1,000 cash prize
🎟️ Complimentary registration to the 2027 Annual Privacy Summit
📰 Featured publication in the Annual Privacy Law Journal
🎤 Recognition during the conference

📅 Deadline: October 29, 2026

Put your perspective on AI and privacy into writing and get recognized for it: https://hubs.la/Q04zQPHH0

10/08/2026

More communication doesn’t always mean better communication. So, what does?

When conflict gets difficult, how we communicate can make all the difference. Join communication studies professor Dr. Nate Woo for “Confidence through Competence: Capitalizing on Communication Competence During Conflict Episodes” on November 4.

Drawing on nearly 50 years of social and behavioral science research, Dr. Woo will explore the fundamentals of communication competence and how they can help legal professionals:

- Navigate difficult conversations
- Strengthen professional relationships
- Better understand conflict management styles
- Identify communication strengths and areas for improvement
- Help clients and colleagues work toward better outcomes

November 4 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
1.0 Participatory MCLE Credit
Speaker: Nate Woo
Moderator: Daniel Cheung

Build your communication competence and approach your next conflict conversation with greater confidence.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4zlSGmk

09/29/2026

Happening TODAY

Who gets a seat at the table—and how can newer lawyers help shape the future of California’s legal profession?
Join the California Lawyers Association’s New Lawyers Section for a virtual fireside conversation with Ashley Silva-Guzman, Chair of the State Bar of California Committee of Bar Examiners, on September 29 from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Leadership, Service, and a Seat at the Table will explore:
- The role and responsibilities of the Committee of Bar Examiners
- Lessons from public service and participation in legal institutions
- Why diverse professional and personal perspectives matter in decision-making
- Opportunities for newer lawyers and lawyers from historically underrepresented communities and regions to get involved in State Bar leadership

Speakers: Ashley Silva-Guzman, Esq. & Professor Lindsay Harrington
Introductory remarks: Jill Manning, Vice President, California Lawyers Association
Moderators: Daniel M. Cheung & Jill Manning

Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04y8ywV0

Interested in serving? Applications for the new lawyer member (3 years of practice or less) of the Committee of Bar Examiners are open through October 16, 2026. Learn more about State Bar committee opportunities: https://hubs.la/Q04y8ytK0

09/16/2026

Free Webinar: "Networking 101: Connecting with Confidence" 🤝

Do professional events sometimes feel more daunting than exciting? Join us on October 1 (12:00–1:00 pm) for a session designed to help you approach networking with greater confidence and purpose.

Presented by the New Lawyers Section, Environmental Law Section, Health & Wellness Committee, and Member Engagement Committee, this webinar is a great fit for anyone attending CLA programs this fall, including the ELS Yosemite Environmental Law Conference and CLA Annual Meeting!

What's in store?

Learn about common myths that hold attorneys back from effective networking
Reflect on your personal networking goals for conferences and professional events
Explore practical strategies for starting conversations and making authentic, professional connections

Learn how to turn networking from something to get through into an opportunity that truly works for you.

🎙️ Speaker: Dee Dee Dickey
🎤 Moderator: Daniel Cheung

Free to attend, with self-study credit available. Register today! 🔗 https://calawyers.org/event/free-webinar-networking-101-connecting-with-confidence/

09/15/2026

Who gets a seat at the table—and how can newer lawyers help shape the future of California’s legal profession?
Join the California Lawyers Association’s New Lawyers Section for a virtual fireside conversation with Ashley Silva-Guzman, Chair of the State Bar of California Committee of Bar Examiners, on September 29 from 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Leadership, Service, and a Seat at the Table will explore:
- The role and responsibilities of the Committee of Bar Examiners
- Lessons from public service and participation in legal institutions
- Why diverse professional and personal perspectives matter in decision-making
- Opportunities for newer lawyers and lawyers from historically underrepresented communities and regions to get involved in State Bar leadership

Speakers: Ashley Silva-Guzman, Esq. & Professor Lindsay Harrington Introductory remarks: Jill Manning, Vice President, California Lawyers Association Moderators: Daniel M. Cheung & Jill Manning

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04xyMzQ0

Interested in serving? Applications for the new lawyer member (3 years of practice or less) of the Committee of Bar Examiners are open through October 16, 2026. Learn more about State Bar committee opportunities: https://hubs.ly/Q04xyMBH0

07/27/2026

Good luck to those who are taking the bar exam this week! We at CLA are rooting for your success!

06/16/2026

On Saturday, the New Lawyer Section Executive Committee met in Irvine at the law firm of NLS Secretary Daniel Soto. ExCom members had the opportunity to meet in person, strengthen their network, and work toward creating a better experience for all of California's diverse New Lawyers. We are grateful to Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP for hosting us at your beautiful offices!

We look forward to continuing to strengthen the New Lawyers Section and supporting our diverse members in every practice area, practice setting, and every part of the state!

06/11/2026

Happening TODAY

Presented by the Cannabis Practitioner Group, this webinar will explore:
- Regulatory requirements for California-licensed cannabis operators
- Tax compliance considerations
- Common compliance and taxation challenges facing attorneys and cannabis businesses

If you work with cannabis operators or want to better understand California’s evolving cannabis landscape, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4nqQghz

05/28/2026

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Join the California Lawyers Association Cannabis Practitioner Group on June 11 for California Cannabis Industry: An Overview of Regulatory and Tax Compliance.

Speakers:

Shay Aaron Gilmore advises cannabis and h**p operators across California on regulatory compliance, licensing, and business transactions, and currently serves as Chair of the CLA Cannabis Practitioners Group.

Ani Galyan is a California Certified Tax Specialist and CPA who advises cannabis businesses on complex federal and state tax compliance and controversy matters.

Moderator:

Daniel Soto is a tax controversy attorney with Taylor Nelson Amitrano LLP, representing clients before the IRS, FTB, EDD, and CDTFA.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4nqQghz

04/29/2026

Happening TODAY

What’s New? With the New Lawyers Section & Saul Bercovitch
April 29 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Free event (no MCLE credit)

Join the New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association for this month’s What’s New? discussion! This free, monthly series is designed to connect and support attorneys in their first 8 years of practice, offering a space to collaborate, ask questions, and build community.

Special Guest: Saul Bercovitch, Chief Governmental Affairs Officer for CLA
Saul will share insights on how CLA advocates for its diverse membership and how you can get involved in government outreach efforts across California.

Whether you’re new to CLA or a seasoned new attorney, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4dxaO5e

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