ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:
ACBA: Get to Know the Local Bar
September 9, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Online
Join ACBA for a live, engaging conversation with ACBA Board Member and former WLAC President Sonya Z. Mehta, a partner at Siegel, Yee, Brunner & Mehta and a passionate advocate for workers’ and civil rights. Sonya brings deep experience in employment law, labor union representation, and civil litigation, having won multi-million dollar verdicts and spearheaded high-impact advocacy efforts.
In this session, Sonya will reflect on her career journey—from grassroots community organizing to courtroom victories—and share insights on the evolving landscape of employment law and public service.
Attendees will have the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A, making this a great opportunity to learn from and connect with a leader in our local legal community.
California Prosecutorial Job Fair
September 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency, Newport Beach
This event is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore a variety of career options within various District Attorney Offices. You'll have the chance to learn about the unique office cultures, job openings, and the numerous benefits that come with a career in prosecution. Moreover, you can engage in on-the-spot interviews, which could be a significant step toward your future career.
But that's not all! You will have the opportunity for free professional headshots and a complimentary lunch, making your experience even more fruitful. This event highlights the rewarding nature of prosecutorial careers, including the fulfilling opportunity for community service, job stability, and competitive salaries.
Queen’s Bench Gala: A Celebration of Leadership & Legacy
October 8, 2025
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco
Queen's Bench Bar Association invites our Past Presidents, members of the judiciary in the Greater Bay Area, our membership, and colleagues to join us for our Gala at the historic Palace Hotel in the heart of San Francisco on October 8, 2025. This year, we combined our Past Presidents and Judges Dinner into a black-tie optional event to celebrate the leadership and legacy created by our bar association's prior leadership and judges who serve our community. This Gala also highlights several Queen's Bench programs, including our various scholarship programs, 2025 Merit Award recipients, and our annual auction benefiting the Queen's Bench Foundation.
NAWL 2025 General Counsel Institute (GCI)
October 15-17, 2025
InterContinental New York Barclay,
New York, NY
The General Counsel Institute (“GCI”) is a multi-day program of networking, education, and inspiration designed for senior in-house women counsel. Sessions with the general counsel of major corporations and other inspirational speakers foster frank, collegial discussions about career advancement. Workshops on key topics with leading experts provide opportunities to refine skills.
With in-house counsel comprising over 70% of the audience, GCI creates a unique environment to connect with other women counsel, share the highs and lows of in-house life, and build legal and leadership skills.
Find more information and register on the event website.
CWL Annual Dinner
November 8, 2025
5:00 p.m.
California Club, Los Angeles
Join CWL at the historic California Club in Los Angeles for an inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact. This special fundraising event will feature:
A silent auction
Special guest speakers, including Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State
Presentation of CWL’s annual awards and Foundation scholarship
The swearing-in of the 2026 Board of Directors by Justice Carol D. Codrington, 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 2
Early Bird Special pricing ends August 31 – secure your spot now!.
2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference
November 12–13, 2025
Online
Here's what the 2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference will offer:
Join us for the two-day 2025 Bay Area MCLE Conference with a wide array of provocative MCLE programs that fulfill Specialty (Civility in the Legal Profession, Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Prevention and Detection Competence, Wellness Competence, Technology in the Practice of Law), Legal Specialty (Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law) and General MCLE credits. Attend all or just a few of the offerings for one flat fee. The MCLE Committee has selected current topics and issues challenging our legal profession and community.
2025 Keynote Speakers:
Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 12th): Leah Litman
Leah is and the co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. She is also, the author of the NYT Best-Seller LAWLESS: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, & Bad Vibes.
Day 2 (Wednesday, Nov 20th): John Keker, Robert Van Nest & Eliot Peters
John has built a reputation as one of the country's top trial lawyers. Five decades of jury trials establish him as the lawyer clients turn to for their most important and high-profile litigation problems. The National Law Journal named him as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in the United States.”
