Criminal Law Section of the California Lawyers Association

Congratulations to Criminal Law Section Advisor and Education Chair, Lei-Chala Wilson who was featured as a Front Line Woman Lawyer by the National Bar Associations’ Women Lawyers Division!

Every year new laws are promulgated in the world of Criminal Law. Effective January 1, 2021, there will be several changes to the practice of criminal law that we must all be aware of and deal with. To get all of information you need, join us for our New Laws webinar on January 5th. Learn more:

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Governor Newsom signed: #AB2542 which prohibits the use of race, ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions #AB3070 which aims to eliminate discrimination in jury selection.

Do you really want to know what a jury of one’s peers should look like? If so, join Criminal Law Section executive committee members, Tamani Taylor and William Schlaerth today at 11:30 a.m., for a discussion of this very relevant and important topic. #CLAannual

Even experienced attorneys can use a refresher course on Hearsay! Join the Criminal Law and Litigation Sections this morning at 10:15 am for a virtual cle on Hearsay! Featured speakers are: Alan Yochelson, Albert Camacho and Mary McKelvey. #CLAannual

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Yesterday’s yoga class was invigorating! Looking forward to it again this morning at 8:00 am! Join us! You won’t be disappointed! P.S. no one will be able to see you, lol #CLAannual

Looking forward to hearing Criminal Law Section Chair, Leif Dautch and executive committee member Marjaneh Maroufi speak on the topic: Lawyers as Part of the Solution to Racial and Societal Tensions-Yes, it is Your Responsibility, at 10:15 a.m. #CLAannual

Listening to Angela Glover Blackwell speak on the topic: Leading with Equity: Covid-19 and the Changing Role of California Lawyers. She is phenomenal! #CLAannual

Webinar replay today! "Jury Selection 101: Conducting Voir Dire with Confidence." Register now:

Conducting voir dire can be a frightening experience for the new trial attorney. Get an introduction to jury selection for attorneys with limited or no jury trial experience in our 9/9 webinar replay. Learn more:

We had a lively, informative and at times comical discussion during our first virtual happy hour. Stay tuned for the next one!

Join us for a Virtual Happy Hour this evening! Sign up now:

Webinar replay tomorrow, 9/3! "Criminal Law New Laws Update 2020." Sign up here:

Review all of the major changes in criminal defense law that took effect 1/1/2020 in our 9/3 webinar replay. Learn more:

Connect with criminal law practitioners all over California at our Virtual Happy Hour on Thursday, September 3. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3jenKgN

Webinar replay today! "2019 Annual Meeting: Sexual Harassment, Assaults and Misconduct under Criminal and Labor Law." Sign up here: