Alameda County Bar Association

The Contra Costa Superior Court has issued its Fifth Amended Emergency Local Rules for Family Law, which are effective March 1. This amendment permits in-person filing in line with the Court’s 3/1 reopening and amends prior provisions on electronic service to mirror the requirements of the Code of Civil Procedure and Rules of Court. https://www.cc-courts.org/general/local-rules.aspx

The Superior Court of Alameda County (Court) announced today that it launched the Alameda Superior Court app for both iOS and Android devices. The app is designed to make it easier for the public to access court services and information. http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov//February%2026%20Press%20

ICYMI: Tiela Chalmers' interview with Leslie F. Levy, of ACBA Leadership Firm LEVY VINICK BURRELL HYAMS LLP, to talk about her career fighting for social justice. Leslie discusses her interest in sexual harassment and assault wherever it occurs, the changes she's seen over the years for women in the courtroom, and big cases she's taken on, including BART and the Oakland Raiders. https://youtu.be/5hby4wdA1z8

How has your practice changed during the pandemic? There are many benefits to working remotely, will you ever go back into the office full time? Or are your itching for your office space?https://www.abajournal.com//thanks-to-the-covid-19-pandemi

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The ACBA Barristers Executive Committee is putting together a series of recaps and interviews with local judges and attorneys. Keep an eye out for a new video every Thursday! Our first video features Judge Victoria Kolakowski and her big tip for attorneys - take yes for an answer!

Coke general council has said its outside lawyers must commit that at least 30% of associate & partner time on new matters will be billed by diverse lawyers... at least half of the billable hours should go to Black lawyers.

The Contra Costa Superior Court will continue its limited public access and suspension of jury trials through February 26, 2021, with a planned reopening on March 1, 2021. That reopening date is subject to change depending on pandemic conditions. Jurors with reporting dates on or before February 26, 2021, are excused and their service completed. https://www.cc-courts.org//PressRelease-LimitedAccess-2021

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Check out our latest member spotlight on ACBA member and Bay Area criminal defense attorney Givelle Lamano, Founder and Principal, Lamano Law. https://www.acbanet.org//acba-member-spotlight-givelle-la/

Check out our latest ACBA member spotlight on Givelle Lamano of Lamano Law https://www.acbanet.org//acba-member-spotlight-givelle-la/