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

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

So many events!

CAALA Vegas highlights a program that offers something for everyone

From Issue: 2023 August

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

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

Something remarkable is coming

CAALA women trial skills conference

Ricardo Echeverria

From Issue: 2017 September

Small text, big consequences

How rideshare companies Uber and Lyft use exculpatory clauses to dodge liability

Spencer Lucas
Alec M. Clark

From Issue: 2026 January