Events

How do we maximize AI’s benefits while minimizing risks?AI, like any other technology, has “the potential to become both a tool and a weapon.” Come hear as Brad Smith of Microsoft and Mariano Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, talk about our future in a world with AI in a […]

A conversation with Judge William Alsup, Justice Teri Jackson, and U.S. Attorney Ismail "Izzy" Ramsey. Special video interview with Judge Thelton Henderson (ret.) 1.5 hours of CA Elimination of Bias CLE Credit Available!! Presented by the Northern District Historical Society and the Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society. WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 5 - […]

  WATCH THE RECORDING HERE! These outstanding jurists were vanguard women in the law and also some of the first Latina women judges in their various roles in the judiciary. They will grace us with their insights, intellect, and experiences in this wonderful program, moderated by Cynthia Jones, Esq. WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | […]

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Elections, Free Speech, Social Media & More With acclaimed legal scholars Rick Hasen and Eugene Volokh Moderated by Prof. Abby Wood WHEN: September 12, 2024 WHERE: The Historic California Club, 538 Flower St, Los Angeles, California & virtually over Zoom Sponsorships and tickets here!

Join us for They Refused: Two Views on Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration features the documentary “One Fighting Irishman,” about civil rights attorney Wayne Collins, and the graphic novel “We Hereby Refuse.” Following viewings, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Kara Ueda will moderate a discussion with filmmaker Sharon Yamato and author Frank Abe. A reception […]

Join us at the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas for Gam(bl)ing - Navigating Emerging Issues in the Law . This insightful event will feature experts Sara Partida, Rianna Durrett, and Jordan Hollander, with Becky Harris serving as moderator. This dynamic program will focus on the shifting regulations in gambling, sports betting, and […]

Join us on November 20, in San Diego or via Zoom, as our esteemed panel - moderated by Hon. Larry Burns (Ret.) and featuring UCLA Law Professor and testifying expert Adam Winkler, renowned Second Amendment litigator and author Stephen Halbrook, and Everytown for Gun Safety’s Deputy Director of Second Amendment Litigation, William Taylor - share […]

This engaging panel, moderated by the Hon. Sallie Kim, brings together prominent advocates for women’s equity: Elizabeth Kristen, Director of the Gender Equity & LGBTQ Rights Program at Legal Aid at Work; Jeanifer Parsigian, Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP and part of the legal team for the Women’s National Soccer Team; and Kim Turner, […]

Celebrate Black History Month with us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 to honor the remarkable journeys of Judge Johnnie Mae Blakeney Rawlinson (U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit) and Judge Richard A. Jones (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington). Moderated by Robert Felnnaugh II, Immediate Past President of the M. Margaret McKeown […]

Join us for an insightful conversation as Judge Robert Lasknik interviews Judge M. Margaret McKeown, offering a unique glimpse into her career, contributions to the legal community, and the impact of her namesake, the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association (M3 FBA). This engaging discussion will provide valuable perspectives on the judiciary and legal profession, […]

Join us for an exploration of the legal and historical forces that have shaped maritime labor on the West Coast. This program will delve into the influence of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), mariner civil rights, and landmark legal battles that have defined waterfront labor. 1 hour of California CLE available. Thursday, April […]

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Judge Robert Lasnik and biographer Martin Seigel, followed by a wine reception. This event includes a 1.5-credit CLE (pending approval). They’ll be discussing Judgment and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs.   May 8, 2025 | 3:00pm-4:30pm PDT (Doors open at 2:00pm) […]