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

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

Seeing the invisible injury

Using neuro-visual experts to prove mild traumatic brain injury

Courtney Rowley
Marianna Samuels

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

So many events!

CAALA Vegas highlights a program that offers something for everyone

From Issue: 2023 August

Sitting on their shoulders

Using one defense expert to take apart the next one

Lourdes De Armas

From Issue: 2026 October

SB 623: The new rules for rideshare accident litigation

New rules focus on past medical expenses and lien-based medical care

Saveena K. Takhar

From Issue: 2026 August