The enduring partnership between CAALA and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities

A legacy of service, justice, and community impact

Elizabeth A. Hernandez

From Issue: 2026 September

The CAALA Board of Governors

A committed group of trial lawyer leaders – waiting for you!

Mike Arias

From Issue: 2018 March

The appeal

What calls you to lead?

Ibiere N. Seck

From Issue: 2024 December

The 70th President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

“I wanted to be a lawyer since I was six, but I was afraid to tell anyone”

Shawn McCann

From Issue: 2019 January

Take full advantage of the CAALA convention – and connect

An incredible opportunity to network and connect

Mike Arias

From Issue: 2018 August

Stuart, we will miss you as a leader and a friend

Members pay tribute to the retiring executive director, Stuart Zanville

Genie Harrison

From Issue: 2021 December

The CAALA MENTOR PROGRAM

Become a mentor or mentee

Ricardo Echeverria

From Issue: 2017 October

The battle that never ends

Newly elected CAALA and CAOC officers will lead us forward against “tort reform”

Martin I. Aarons

From Issue: 2025 October

The age of universal intelligence

Intelligence is about to be universal. Wisdom is not. Your workflows are your IP, your moat, and your legacy – build your agents now.

Robert T. Simon

From Issue: 2026 August

Thank U, next

To protect the civil justice system, it matters who you elect to the State Legislature

Samantha Helton

From Issue: 2026 September

Sub rosa surveillance: The cheapest witness in the room

How defense surveillance gets bought, who actually produces it, and why plaintiffs must stop taking the package at face value

Richard J. Weston

From Issue: 2026 August

Stuart Zanville to retire after 17 years

Search committee formed to seek new executive director

Genie Harrison

From Issue: 2021 August