2026 February

The Big 8

Concepts every lawyer must understand to use AI competently and ethically

Strengthening advocacy, community, and the future of consumer justice

Making a real, positive difference in the quality of life for people in Southern California

Celebrating leadership, service, and our shared commitment to justice

Real-world tools, ethical considerations, and practical strategies to improve efficiency, advocacy, and client service

Fee sharing, nonlawyer arrangements, and evolving legal ethics

The effects of vicarious trauma on trial lawyers Who represent clients suffering from catastrophic injuries

The high road is the winning road

The 2025 changes to the State Bar’s prosecutorial rules are monumental

Educate with empathy, listen without judgment and guide with grace

Association also working on expansive use of judicial estoppel against plaintiffs in PI cases

Lawyers must be cautious to avoid false, misleading or intrusive advertising practices, and careful to follow the new rules effective this year