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The Solo & Small Firm Section provides useful information and a forum for attorneys in private practice, both specialists and general practitioners.

We are committed to accessibility! Learn more at https://calawyers.org/accessibility/ The Solo & Small Firm Section, organized in 1987, provides a forum for solo practitioners, both specialists and those with a general practice, and for all other attorneys with a general practice. The Section presents programs and publications (Big News for Smaller Firms) which serve these practitioners. Publications: Big News for Smaller Firms

MCLE major events and programs - In addition to "stand alone" programs of our section, we participate in major State Bar events such as the State Bar of California Annual Meeting and the California Solo and Small Firm Summit.

09/16/2026

Happening TODAY

You won the judgment. Now what happens when your debtor files for bankruptcy?

A bankruptcy filing can quickly turn a hard-earned employment verdict into a maze of deadlines, claims, and dischargeability issues.

Join Sanaz Sarah and Marina Fraigun for “The Employment Verdict and the Bankruptcy Filing: A Creditor’s Roadmap Through the § 523 Labyrinth.”

Learn what creditors need to know, from filing a proof of claim to pursuing a nondischargeability adversary complaint, and what steps to take the moment a judgment debtor files for bankruptcy while earning 1 Participatory Credit!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fSq2m6

09/11/2026

Solo and small firm attorneys — this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Only a few seats remain for this month's Dinner for a Dozen.

Running your own practice can be rewarding, but it can also mean navigating challenges that attorneys in larger firms may not experience. This intimate dinner is an opportunity to connect with other solo and small firm attorneys who understand those challenges firsthand.

Come meet new friends, connect with colleagues facing many of the same issues you are, exchange ideas, and build relationships that could lead to future referrals and professional opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Carnival Restaurant | Los Angeles
💲 $45 | Dinner included

With only a few seats remaining, register now to join the conversation.
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04xhTzm0

09/01/2026

You won the judgment. But what happens when the debtor files for bankruptcy?

Join experienced employment attorney Marina Kats Fraigun and Sanaz Sarah for a practical discussion on navigating the critical steps that follow—from filing a proof of claim to pursuing a nondischargeability action.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fSq2m6

08/31/2026

Happening TODAY!

What does it really take to navigate California surrogacy law?

From contracts and parental rights to ethical considerations and evolving legal frameworks, surrogacy matters require practitioners to understand both the law and its practical application.

Join us for “Primer on California Surrogacy” and build the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently represent clients navigating assisted reproduction and family formation matters.

Speaker: Maya Shulman

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of California surrogacy law and gain practical insights you can put to work in your practice.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4ccry00

08/21/2026

Happening TODAY

Is Section 230 still protecting social media platforms, or is the legal landscape changing?

Join us for Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm.

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation at McNicholas and McNicholas and former Acting United States Attorney, will examine major cases involving Meta and discuss Section 230, platform liability, mental health litigation, and the potential for criminal liability.

Earn: 1 Participatory MCLE Credit, 1 Legal Specialization in Criminal Law, 0.5 Implicit Bias, and 0.5 Legal Ethics.

Co-Sponsored by: Litigation Section, Business Law Section, and Criminal Law Section

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

08/17/2026

From aspiring cardiac surgeon to surrogacy law expert.

Meet Maya Shulman, founder of Shulman Family Law Group, professor at Los Angeles (UWLA) School of Law, and a leading practitioner in family and family formation law.

Originally from Latvia, Maya began her career studying medicine before immigrating to the U.S. and earning her B.A. from Brooklyn College and J.D. from UWLA. Today, she combines her medical background and legal expertise to focus on divorce, custody, adoption, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technologies.

Join Maya for Primer on California Surrogacy on August 31st at 12:00 PM and earn 1.5 Participatory MCLE Credits!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4ccry00

08/14/2026

You won the judgment. Now what happens when your debtor files for bankruptcy?

A bankruptcy filing can quickly turn a hard-earned employment verdict into a maze of deadlines, claims, and dischargeability issues.

Join Sanaz Sarah and Marina Fraigun for “The Employment Verdict and the Bankruptcy Filing: A Creditor’s Roadmap Through the § 523 Labyrinth.”

Learn what creditors need to know, from filing a proof of claim to pursuing a nondischargeability adversary complaint, and what steps to take the moment a judgment debtor files for bankruptcy while earning 1 Participatory Credit!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4fSq2m6

08/11/2026

What does it really take to navigate California surrogacy law?

From contracts and parental rights to ethical considerations and evolving legal frameworks, surrogacy matters require practitioners to understand both the law and its practical application.

Join us for “Primer on California Surrogacy” and build the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently represent clients navigating assisted reproduction and family formation matters.

Speaker: Maya Shulman

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding of California surrogacy law and gain practical insights you can put to work in your practice.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4ccry00

08/05/2026

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Torts and Litigation at McNicholas & McNicholas and former Acting United States Attorney for the Central District of California, brings decades of trial and leadership experience to the evolving field of social media platform liability and technology-related litigation.

Join Joe for Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm and gain insights into one of today's most significant legal issues.

Earn MCLE credit while learning from an accomplished trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor.

Co-Sponsored by: Litigation Section, Business Law Section, and Criminal Law Section

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

07/28/2026

Is Section 230 still protecting social media platforms, or is the legal landscape changing?

Join us for Meta on Trial: Section 230, Platform Liability, and the Future of Social Media Harm.

Joseph McNally, Director of Emerging Litigation at McNicholas and McNicholas and former Acting United States Attorney, will examine major cases involving Meta and discuss Section 230, platform liability, mental health litigation, and the potential for criminal liability.

Earn: 1 Participatory MCLE Credit, 1 Legal Specialization in Criminal Law, 0.5 Implicit Bias, and 0.5 Legal Ethics.

Co-Sponsored by: Litigation Section, Business Law Section, and Criminal Law Section

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

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