Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

SCVBA Awards & Installation Gala
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
at The Oaks CLub
Join us as we celebrate our outgoing Executive Board and welcome our incoming Executive Board with Special Guest: Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Samantha P. Jessner

2024 Employment Law Update
2024-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
2024 Employment Law Update
presented by Attorney Brian Koegle
Earn 1.5 Hour General MCLE Credit
The topics we will cover include:
– Wage and hour update, including new minimum wage requirements;
– Expansion of paid sick leave for California employers;
– Review of leaves of absence, including expanded coverage for reproductive loss;
– Non-compete agreements for employees;
– Review of recent court decisions impacting California employers;
– Limitations and new regulations involving employee cannabis use;
– Mandatory workplace violence prevention plans

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center
Room 205
$20 for SCVBA Members; All others, $35.
To RSVP, contact info@scvbar.org

Brewing Connections: SCVBA Social Event
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucky Luke Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Meet us at Lucky Luke Brewery for an informal, family-friendly social!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Lucky Luke Brewery
25108 Rye Canyon Loop
Valencia, CA 91355

11th Annual High School Speech Competition
2024-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA, 91381, United States

Charity Golf Tournament
2024-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States

Scholars & Bench Night
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
On April 17th, we we will be hosting our 11th Annual High School Speech Competition. The top 3 presenters from that evening will be joining us at Scholars & Bench Night on May 9th, where they will share their speeches and be presented with their scholarship prizes.
Also joining us for this event is Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge, Samantha P. Jessner.
Judge Jessner will share the current state of the Courts and provide a view from the bench.
We hope you can join us for an evening at The Oaks Club!

Thank you to our sponsors:
LEGACY SPONSOR
Poole & Shaffery
BOARD SPONSOR
College of the Canyon Pathway to Law School
PARTNER SPONSOR
Logix Federal Credit Union
OF COUNSEL SPONSORS
Gharibian & Oliver
Inglis Family Law Firm
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Cohen Law
Law Office of Jeffrey Armendariz
Law Offices of Bill J. Thompson
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm

Anatomy of a DUI - MCLE Dinner
2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Room 205, Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355
AUGUST 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
ANATOMY OF A DUI – MCLE Dinner
(a member favorite!)
Earn 1.0 Hour MCLE Credit
Officers Ryan Insalaco and Cory Galbraith (Glendale Police Department) will discuss issues and applicable laws related to conducting a driving-under-the-influence (DUI) investigation. During their presentation, the officers will walk us step-by-step through a DUI investigation and arrest, using a “subject driver.”

Brewing Connections: SCVBA Social Event
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucky Luke Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Meet us at Lucky Luke Brewing Company for an informal, family-friendly social!
Sponsored by Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Lucky Luke Brewing Company
25108 Rye Canyon Loop
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

SCVBA Awards & Installation Gala
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:30 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
Join us as we celebrate our outgoing Executive Board and welcome our incoming Executive Board
Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00 pm
at The Oaks Club in Valencia
Our Annual Toy Drive will be taking place as well, so please consider bringing an unwrapped toy to help support our local community for the holidays! (monetary donations accepted as well)

Brewing Connections: SCVBA Social Event
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucky Luke Brewery, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355, United States
Meet us at Lucky Luke Brewing Company for an informal, family-friendly social!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lucky Luke Brewing Company
25108 Rye Canyon Loop
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

12th Annual High School Speech Competition
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA, 91381, United States
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association is proud to host the 12th Annual High School Speech Competition. This event will take place on April 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm, and will be held at West Ranch High School.
The competition will feature Juniors and Seniors from throughout the William S. Hart School District, who will present their speeches on the topic above. Cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants as scored by a distinguished panel comprised of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges (and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley).
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association invites you to attend this event and observe the very talented and gifted students participating in this year’s competition.
The overall top three presenting students during the oral competition will be invited to present their speeches as guests at a special dinner event of the SCV Bar Association on May 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at The Oaks Club in Valencia, where the cash scholarships will be presented.

Scholars & Bench Night
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
The top 3 presenters from our 12th Annual High School Speech Competition (being held on April 17th) will be joining us at Scholars & Bench Night on May 6th, where they will share their speeches and be presented with their scholarship prizes.
Also joining us for this event is Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge, Judge Sergio C. Tapia II.
Judge Tapia will share the current state of the Courts and provide a view from the bench.
We hope you can join us for an evening at The Oaks Club!

Thank you to our sponsors:
LEGACY SPONSOR
NP Law
BOARD SPONSOR
College of the Canyon Pathway to Law School
PARTNER SPONSOR
Gharibian & Oliver
Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company
OF COUNSEL SPONSORS
Inglis Family Law
Koegle Law Group
Law Office of Jeffrey Armendariz
Poole & Shaffery
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

Brewing Connections: SCVBA Social Event
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Brewing Co., 27825 Fremont Ct., Suite 13, Santa Clarita, 91355, United States
Meet us at Santa Cruz Brewing Co. for an informal, family-friendly social and a beer and tacos!
Wednesday, July 16th at 6:00 PM
Santa Cruz Brewing Co.
27825 Fremont Ct., Suite 13
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

CANCELED - Commercial Leasing CLE Dinner
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Room 205, Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Commercial Leasing CLE, “Ten Tips to Consider Before You Sign Your Next Lease!”
As your firms expand to accommodate more associates & clientele, or perhaps to downsize in anticipation of retirement, do not sign that next lease until you’ve had a chance to consider tips and strategies to maximize your office space investment. Come and join us as Mr. Carl Kanowsky, Esq. (and 2025 Board Trustee extraordinaire), will share his wide breadth of experience in business and real estate law, especially as it relates to understanding the nuances of commercial leasing!

This CLE program, about 1-1.5 hours in length, will be held at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Rockwell Canyon Road inside College of the Canyon Community College at 6 p.m. Dinner is included in your cost for the event ($20 for members; all others, $35).

Friends & Family Day at USS Iowa
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Battleship USS Iowa, 250 S Harbor Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90731
Join us at the USS Iowa for a private special guided tour!
I hope you can make time to join us for Family & Friends Day aboard the famous museum battleship, U.S.S. Iowa (BB61)! The Iowa is berthed along the San Pedro Waterfront (next to the cruise ship berthing spaces).
During your visit to the historical ship, you will be taken on a private guided tour of the various decks, including the Captain’s Cabin, the conning/navigation bridge, the engineering spaces along “Broadway”, the officer’s and enlisted sailor’s berthing & mess areas, and of course, up front and personal with the ship’s main armament, the massive 16″ guns!
SCVBA Past President, Jeff Armendariz has been a volunteer tour guide over the last ten years, and I promise that it will be an amazing experience to walk along the decks shared by thousands of sailors who have served aboard the Iowa (she was commissioned during World War II and served through the Cold War). Now permanently berthed in San Pedro, the Iowa serves as a tribute to all those veterans who have served and those currently on active duty.
I hope you will consider joining us for this unique opportunity, and you are encouraged to bring your family (children, too) and friends! The tours will last approximately 2 1/2 hours (restrooms are located aboard the Iowa). For anyone who may need assistance, an elevator is available between several decks. After your tour, you are welcomed to relax on the fantail with a cool breeze, great food and drink from Vicky’s Doghouse (on board the ship) and enjoy wonderful views of the Port of Los Angeles.

MCLE Webinar - AI FOR LAWYERS: A Strategic Exploration
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar
Presented by Aaron Shechet, Esq. of Shechet AI
Is AI an extinction level event or a business opportunity for lawyers? This presentation is a strategic exploration on how the industry of law will be affected by AI.
Join us during this webinar for a practical look at the opportunities, risks, and future of AI in the legal profession.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
FREE WEBINAR; RSVP REQUIRED
EARN 1.0 HOUR TECHNOLOGY MCLE CREDIT
RSVP TO INFO@SCVBAR.ORG

Thanksgiving Food Drive (hosted by The Reape-Rickett Law Firm)
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-21 | CA
Thanksgiving Food Drive – Now Through November 21
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to support the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry and help local families facing food insecurity. Community members are encouraged to drop off non-perishable items – such as canned vegetables, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, cranberry, cookie mix, pumpkin, and more – at their Valencia office now through November 21, 2025.
Drop-Off Location:The Reape-Rickett Law Firm25152 Springfield Ct., Ste. 100, ValenciaMonday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thank you for supporting this important effort to care for our community during the holiday season.

SCVBA Awards & Installation Gala
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:30 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
Join us as we celebrate our outgoing Executive Board and welcome our incoming Executive Board, with our featured guest, Honorable Kevin Rosenberg, the Supervising Judge of the North Valley District
Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm
at The Oaks Club in Valencia
Our Annual Toy Drive will be taking place as well, so please consider bringing an unwrapped toy to help support our local community for the holidays! (monetary donations accepted as well). An Amazon wish list is available for ideas and convenient contributions.

2026 Employment Law Update
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Room 205, Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355
2026 Employment Law Update
presented by Attorney Brian Koegle, Founding Partner at Koegle Law Group
Earn 1.5 Hour General MCLE Credit
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center
Room 205
$15 for SCVBA Members; All others, $25.
To RSVP, contact info@scvbar.org

13th Annual High School Speech Competition
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic, CA, 91384, United States
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association is proud to host the 13th Annual High School Speech Competition. This event will take place on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm, and will be held at Castaic High School.
The competition will feature Juniors and Seniors from throughout the William S. Hart School District. Cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants as scored by a distinguished panel comprised of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges (and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley).
The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association invites you to attend this event and observe the very talented and gifted students participating in this year’s competition.
The overall top three presenting students during the oral competition will be invited to present their speeches as guests at a special dinner event, Scholars & Bench Night, on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at The Oaks Club in Valencia, where the cash scholarships will be presented.

Charity Casino Night
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Bella Vida, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91351, United States
Join us for an exciting evening of games, giving, and good times!
A portion of the proceeds from the evening will support the SCV Senior Center, a vital nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community. The Center offers a wide range of essential services, including home-delivered and on-site meals, transportation, health and wellness programs, educational classes, and social activities that promote independence, dignity, and connection.
Your support and participation will also help the Bar Association continue its role as a caring partner in the Santa Clarita Valley. Events like this, along with our annual Blood Drive, Toy Drive, and High School Speech Competition, reflect our commitment to giving back to the community we serve.
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Get ready to roll the dice and raise money for a great cause at our Charity Casino Night!
Guests willl enjoy:
🎰 Classic Casino Games
🍸 Drinks & Appetizers
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
🎷 Live music
❤️ A portion of the proceeds will benefit the SCV Senior Center and SCVBA Community Outreach events
Whether you’re a seasoned card shark or just in it for the fun, this night is all about coming together for a great cause while enjoying the thrill of Vegas-style entertainment, right here in Santa Clarita.
📍Bella Vida SCV Senior Center
📅 May 2, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
👔 Cocktail or festive attire encouraged!
Tickets include casino chips, two raffle tickets, appetizers, and drinks. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Space is limited – reserve your spot today and help us make a difference!
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Additional event details:

21 and over
Free parking at venue
Check-in starts at 5:45 PM

Scholars & Bench Night
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
The top 3 presenters from our 13th Annual High School Speech Competition (being held on April 16th at Castaic High School) will be joining us at Scholars & Bench Night on May 21st, where they will share their speeches and be presented with their scholarship prizes.
Also joining us for this event will be Judges from the Los Angeles Superior Court
We hope you can join us for an evening at The Oaks Club!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
