Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

Networking Mixer
2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Reyes Winery on Main, 24329 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA, 91321
Join us at the new Reyes Winery on Main for wine and tapas!
24329 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
SCVBA Members: $10
All Others: $30

SCVBA President's Breakfast
2022-01-26 07:30 - 08:30 UTC
By Invitation Only
Once a month, we will be hosting a President’s Breakfast where SCVBA members will be invited to attend a breakfast meant for a single purpose – to provide a casual opportunity for a small group of members (about 6 of us) to share a bite and get to know one another a little bit more!

CANCELLED - Networking Mixer
2022-01-12 01:06 UTC
Unfortunately, given the current circumstances and in keeping our guests health at the forefront, the Networking Mixer scheduled for January 2oth has been cancelled.
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Join us for appetizers, drinks and networking!
Salt Creek Grille at Valencia Town Center
6:00pm on January 20, 2022
FREE for SCVBA Members; All others, $20.
To RSVP, email Sarah at info@scvbar.org

Awards & Installation Gala
2021-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States

Toy Drive
2021-11-09 08:00 - 2021-11-30 17:00 UTC
It’s that time of year for our annual toy drive!

For several years now, thanks to the toy donations we’ve received from our community, we have been able to make a big impact through the SCV Service Center and their ability to pass on some cheer to many local families for the holidays.

If you’d like additional donation drop off options, please feel free to contact us at info@scvbar.org or 661-505-8670.

Reset, Recover, Renew: Wellness Strategies for Legal Professionals in the New Normal
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Webinar
Earn 1.0 Hour Competency MCLE Credit
Presented by Lita Abella, State Bar of California
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Reset, Recover, Renew: Wellness Strategies for Legal Professionals in the New Normal
Exploring what causes legal professionals to suffer from substance use and mental health issues.
Overcoming the stigma of substance use and mental health challenges to maintain attorney competence.
Developing a self-care plan during these challenging times.
Learning about wellness strategies, the Lawyer Assistance Program, and other resources to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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Free for SCVBA Members. All others, $20.

MCLE Dinner - Lawyers and Addiction - (Substance Abuse MCLE Credit)
2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
Earn 1.0 Hour MCLE Substance Abuse Credit
Presented by Perry Zimmerman, Certified Addiction Specialist
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Join us for dinner at Salt Creek Grille
SCVBA Members, $40; All others, $55.
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Click here to RSVP or email Sarah at info@scvbar.org

Ethical Duties and Electronically Stored Information
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Webinar
This Continuing Legal Education presentation covers electronic discovery and the related ethical duty of competence. Drawing on guidance from the State Bar, recent e-discovery cases, and our own experience assisting attorneys, the presentation outlines the main risks to counsel and client of failing to properly understand e-discovery obligations in litigation. This activity is approved by the State Bar for 1 hour of Ethics credit towards the Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements.

Free for SCVBA Members. All others, $20.

Each attendee must register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TuSCyr8lQgaJqXDNgsS9lg
Each registrant will receive an individual link to join the webinar. Attendees must use their own link to receive their certificate and presentation slides.*

*Attendees may watch the webinar together if they’d like (e.g. in a conference room). Your presenter will provide instructions for how to ensure attendance is recorded properly for CLE credit purposes.

View from the Bench
2021-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual View from the Bench presented by our guest speaker, LASC Presiding Judge, Eric C. Taylor

8th Annual High School Essay / Speech Competition
2021-04-15 - 2021-04-29 | Virtual Event
SCVBA’s 8th Annual High School Essay / Speech Competition
featuring students from the William S. Hart Union School District
PROMPT: IF YOU COULD TRAVEL BACK IN UNITED STATES HISTORY TO PERSONALLY WITNESS AN EVENT OR SERIES OF EVENTS, LEADING TO THE ENACTMENT OF NATIONAL LEGISLATION, WHAT EVENT(S) WOULD THAT BE, AND WHY IS THIS LEGISLATION MEANINGFUL TO YOU?
All interested senior class students should contact Sarah Hunt, Executive Assistant at the SCV Bar Association for sign-up instructions, forms, and questions (see below for contact information).
The overall scoring of the competition will be comprised of both the submitted essay and speech presentation. Speeches will be a maximum of 4 minutes in length. The oral competition will be hosted via ZOOM on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. No props. A scoring rubric will be provided to participating students for their review.
Students selected to participate in the oral competition will be notified by telephone and/or email on or before April 22, 2021. A maximum of 15 students from the William S. Hart District high schools will be selected.
The scoring panel will be comprised of the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association’s Executive Board. Business attire is suggested. All students who are selected to present at the oral
competition will receive printed recognition of their achievement. The overall top three presenting students during the oral competition will be recognized at a special event of the SCV Bar Association in May 2021.

ESSAY DUE: APRIL 15, 2021
FINALISTS CHOSEN: APRIL 22, 2021
ORAL COMPETITION: APRIL 29, 2021

AWARDS
1st Place: $750
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250

Mediating, Settling and Finalizing Cases on Zoom - MCLE Webinar
2021-03-25 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Webinar
presented by
Sean E. Judge, Mediator

March 25, 2021
2:00 PM

Free for SCVBA & SFVBA Members;
Non-SCVBA Members, $25.

This webinar is approved for 1 MCLE hour

The SCVBA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE Provider.

SFVBA | LASC Judicial Mentorship Program: The Road to Serving on the Bench
2021-03-23 12:15 - 13:15 UTC | Virtual Event
SCVBA members are invited to join the
San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s
Inclusion and Diversity Committee’s
LASC Judicial Mentorship Program: The Road to Serving on the Bench

Panel Speakers:
Judge Paul Bacigalupo, Judge Firdaus Dordi and Commissioner Marilyn Mordetzky

This is a free event!

SFVBA IDC LASC Judicial Mentor Flyer

2021 Employment Law Update Webinar
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Join us for our Annual Employment Law Update with Brian Koegle, Partner at Poole, Shaffery & Koegle, LLP

The discussion will include the following updates to California law:

• An update on COVID-19 in the workplace – including leaves, workplace safety and telework arrangements

• The latest changes in independent contractor classification

• A wage and hour law update with best practices to avoid claims

• New leave laws, including expanded leave for smaller employers (5+ employees)

• New mandated reporting requirements

• Preview of new laws for 2021

This webinar is approved for 1.5 MCLE hours

The SCVBA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE Provider.

Physical and Mental Wellness during COVID - Webinar
2020-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Webinar
Presented by Rebecca Patterson Judd, M.D. and Dr. David Judd, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Rebecca Patterson Judd, M.D. and Dr. David Judd, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, will share their insights on how to maintain physical and mental health during the COVID pandemic. Strategies for maintaining your individual and family health will be discussed.

To register for the webinar, please click here or email us at info@scvbar.org.
Free for SCVBA Members; All others, $25

Estate Planning / Probate Panel Webinar
2020-07-23 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Webinar
Panel of Attorneys:
Randall Armour
Lisa Odom
Taylor F. Williams

Cybersecurity Amidst COVID-19 || MCLE Webinar
2020-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Webinar
Earn 1.0 Hour MCLE Credit
Presented by Yuri Aberfeld, CEO of IT Support LA
Small to mid-size businesses have always been the prime target of Cyber Criminals, with 3 out 4 having suffered an attack, with 66% of those hit going out of business within a year. Due to the sensitive client information stored on their networks, Attorneys are a high-value target.
The speed with which workers have gone from the office to working remotely due to Covid-19 has revealed new challenges and new vulnerabilities. To hackers, this is akin to sharks smelling blood in the water: they view disaster as opportunity, and they are cashing in.
There is no better time than now to educate ourselves on these new threats. As business and practice owners, we are protecting ourselves from attacks on 2 fronts. The real world with the Coronavirus threat and the virtual world with the abundance of Cyber threats.
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FREE for SCVBA Members | $25 for Non-Members

Blood Drive
2020-04-03 08:30 - 14:30 UTC | The Oaks Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA, 91355, United States
Michael B. Yauch Memorial Blood Drive
Co-Hosted with the Santa Clarita Valley Business Group + the UCLA Health Blood & Platelet Center
Time slots are every 20 minutes, starting at 8:30am.
Please contact us to reserve your time slot!

MCLE Luncheon - Cellphone Forensics
2020-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Wolf Creek Restaurant, 27746 N. McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA, 91354, United States
Cellphones represent one of the fastest-changing areas of legal practice. Mobile device evidence is more important than ever, thanks to the rapid evolution of the technology and the way this evidence is treated by the courts. Touching on important recent cases, technology developments, and ArcherHall’s direct experience advising attorneys, this presentation provides up-to-date guidance on the application of cell phone forensics in litigation, investigations, and other legal matters.
Presented by Tom Plunkett, Director of Digital Forensics
at ArcherHall
Earn 1.0 Hour MCLE Credit
$35 for SCVBA Members; All others, $50
