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Events
Published July 19th, 2010
Lots of Fun and Good Food
Join SCBA for “Family Feud” Competitions in
Golf, Tennis, Bocce, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Badminton, Cards and More!!
Trophy Ceremony Will Take Place…So Bring Your Best Game!!
BBQ by “Sue” Chef Peter Trombetta, Chef Jim DeMartini & Chef Stephen Turer!!
Steaks, Chicken, Corn, Hot Dogs, Beans, Potato Salad, Vegetarian Option & Ice Cream!!!
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 12:30 PM—6:30 PM
Place: Wikiup Tennis & Swim Club, 500 Wikiup Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Cost: SCBA Members: $20 Adults & Guests, $10 Kids 14 & Under; Non-Members: $30 Adults & Guests, $10 Kids 14 & Under
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Events
Published August 31st, 2010
Join us for this year’s Family Law Luncheon where we will be honoring past recipients of the Rex Sater Award. We hope you can join us for what is certain to be a fantastic event!
Past Rex Sater Award Recipients:
Michael Lentz (1997)
Commissioner Jeanne Buckley (1998)
Steven Neustadter (1999)
Patricia Lansdowne (2000)
Kids’ Turn (2001)
Amy Rodney (2002)
Catherine Conner (2003)
Peggy Schmeck (2004)
Commissioner Cynthia Denenholz (2005)
Debbie Lamb (2007)
Judge Arnold Rosenfield (2008)
Commissioner Louise Bayles-Fightmaster (2009)
Date: Friday December 3, 2010
Time: 11:30 am Check In; 12:00-1:30 pm Lunch and Presentation
Place: Fountaingrove Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Cost: $50 per person
Please Click Here to Register!
Events
Published August 31st, 2010
Eighteenth Annual
Careers of Distinction Awards Dinner Honoring
Clayton E. Clement & Arthur L. Lafranchi
 
Date: Friday, October 29, 2010
Time: Registration – 5:00 pm; Reception & No-Host Bar – 5:30 pm; Dinner & Program – 6:30 pm
Place: Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Cost: $135.00 per person
Please Click Here to Send in Your Registration!
MCLE Classes
Published August 24th, 2010
| Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm (check-in 4:00 pm)
Presenters: Richard Abbey, Tony Ghisla- Senior Credit Officer Exchange Bank, Paul Jamond, Honorable Alan Jaroslovsky, Larry Moskowitz, Irv Poitrkowski, Pat Gratten – Moderator
Place: Fountaingrove Inn, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
Cost: $135 SCBA Members; $150–Non-Members
MCLE Credit: 4.0 Units General
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 Judge Jaroslovsky Federal Bankruptcy Judge |
Advising clients regarding practical and legal issues:
• Loan modification/refi options
• Short sales
• Non judicial foreclosure
• Judicial foreclosure/deficiency judgments
• Purchase money loans
• “Same lender” HELOC’s
• Credit scores and impact
• Mortgage insurance
• Tax consequences
• Bankruptcy options
MCLE Classes
Published August 5th, 2010
| Date: Monday, October 4, 2010Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (check-in 11:45 am)
Presenters: Albert Handelman and Kim Marois
Place: Sonoma County Bar Association, 37 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 100 , Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Cost: $60 SCBA Members; $75–Non-Members
MCLE Credit: 2.0 Units General
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 Albert Handelman |
 Kim Marois |
If you are new to estate planning, this course will help you:
• Understand all of the elements that go into an estate plan
• Determine what information you need from clients and learn how to obtain it
• Decide what documents to include in a client’s estate plan
• Understand the basic tax considerations – and know when a plan needs to address them
• Communicate with clients so that the estate plan you prepare for them reflects their personal goals and desires
• Select and use a document drafting system
• Detect conflicts of interest (and avoid them or have them waived)
»Continue reading Basic Estate Planning for Lawyers
Events
Published August 5th, 2010
What’s the Brain Got to Do with It?
Essential Knowledge and Practical Skill-Building for Collaborative Teams and Conflict Resolution Professionals
Class Materials, Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Included
DATE: Friday, September 24, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am Registration & Continental Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Course time
PLACE: Sheraton Sonoma County – Petaluma, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954, (707) 283-2888
COST: FLPM & CCRE Members ONLY: $225 if postmarked by 9/1/2010, or $250 thereafter; General Registration: $250 if postmarked by 9/1/2010, or $275 thereafter
CEU’s: MCLE & BBS: 6.5 hours
MCEP: 7 hours (to be submitted for review by MCEPAA for approval)
Click Here to Register
Participants in this experiential, skill-building training will:
• Learn why brain function is relevant to our collaborative work.
• Integrate and apply cutting-edge brain research on decision-making, interpersonal communication, emotions and perceptions.
• Incorporate new practical skills based on brain research that can be used in working with both clients and teams.
• Increase personal awareness and ability to be present and more effective in your work.
For more information, contact: Claire Spector: cspector@sonic.net or Nancy Foster: 415-461-6392
Events
Published August 2nd, 2010
Sign Up Here for the 13th Ever Golf Classic Ever Legal Aid Golf Classic tournament to be held this year on Friday, August 27, at the Oakmont Golf Club!
- FOUR Hole in One Prize opportunities – your chance to win $15,000 cash, a set of Callaway Clubs, a Flat screen TV or two round trip airfare tickets!
- AND For the second year in a row: a Helicopter Ball Drop raffle donated by Sonoma Helicopter and Smith Dollar PC! First prize a round of golf at Mayacama with club champion Paul Balatti! Second & Third place raffle prizes will also be awarded! Only 200 raffle balls will be sold!
- Enjoy a variety of “Roaring 20’s”-themed games and decorated party booths out on the course!
- Live auction featuring golf packages, gourmet dinners, wine tasting packages and more!
- Evening program and awards presentation featuring musical entertainment by The Powdered Sugars!
- Your player registration and event sponsorship supports Legal Aid’s Child Abuse Prevention Program!
Barristers
Published July 27th, 2010
| Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm check in; 12:15 – 1:15 pm Presentation
Presenter: Judge Rushing
Place: Sonoma County Bar Association, 37 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste 100, Santa Rosa CA 95404
Cost: Free to Barristers $40 SCBA Members $50 Non-Members
MCLE: 1 Unit of General Credit
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 Judge Rushing |
On the eve of her retirement from the bench, Judge Rushing will offer her unique perspective on the practice of law, in and out of the courtroom. All Barristers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
MCLE Classes
Published July 20th, 2010
A must attend program for all criminal practitioners in Sonoma County!
Date: Friday October 8, 2010Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (check-in 11:30 am)
Presenters: Honorable Rene Chouteau, Honorable Kenneth Gnoss and Honorable Arthur Wick
Place: Fountaingrove Inn, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Cost: $65 SCBA Members; $90–Non-Members
MCLE Credit: 1.5 Units General MCLE Credit
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• The Judges will discuss search and seizure issues and Franks hearings for the new and experienced attorneys
• Interesting issues arising from statutory and common law immunities for witnesses and defendants
• Judge Chouteau will discuss Early Case Resolution courtroom, its triumphs and challenges and
its impact on our community
Barristers
Published July 19th, 2010
| Principles of Civility, Integrity, and Professionalism
Date: Tuesday October 12, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (check-in 11:45 am)
Presenters: Jack DeMeo, Hon. Daniel Hanlon, Hon. Gary Nadler, Mike Senneff, and Bill Smith
Place: SCBA, 37 Old Courthouse Sq., Ste. 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Cost: $40 SCBA Members; $50–Non-Members
MCLE Credit: 1.5 Units Ethics MCLE Credit
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Civility is an attitude that all in the legal profession will treat everyone (opponents, witnesses and judges) with dignity and respect. Our speakers will discuss how civility, integrity, and professionalism are the hallmarks of our learned calling, dedicated to the administration of justice for all. All who adhere to these principles will further the truth-seeking process so that disputes will be resolved in a just, dignified, courteous, and efficient manner.
»Continue reading Civility Matters – Part II
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