Save the Dates!


Saturday, Sept. 11: SCBA Picnic

Friday, Oct. 29: Careers of Distinction Dinner

Friday, Nov. 19: Pro Bono Awards Luncheon

Friday, Dec. 3: Family Law Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, Dec. 9: Holiday Mixer

Events

Picnic in September

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

Family Law Holiday Luncheon

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

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Events

Careers of Distinction Awards Dinner

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

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MCLE Classes

Underwater Homes

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

Basic Estate Planning for Lawyers

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)

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Events

Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Marin

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)

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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

Legal Aid Golf Classic

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

Discussion with Judge Rushing

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

Criminal Law Do's and Don'ts

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

Civility Matters - Part II

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.

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