Positive change

From the diversity of speakers’ voices to the family-friendly Kids Club, CAALA Vegas reflected our strength as a legal community and how we have changed since 1983

Ibiere N. Seck

From Issue: 2024 October

One simple and powerful sentence

The jury system is the purest form of democracy

Ricardo Echeverria

From Issue: 2017 February

Now for some good news

CAALA Vegas is a go for September, with the expectation that everyone who wants to be vaccinated can do so before Labor Day

Genie Harrison

From Issue: 2021 March

New year. New activities. New voices.

One resolution.

Griselda S. Rodriguez
Michelle M. West

From Issue: 2026 January

More than just great trial lawyers

CAALA’s Hall of Fame honors Bruce Brusavich, Jack Denove and Chris Spagnoli

Mike Arias

From Issue: 2018 May

Mentorship at OCTLA

Investing in the future of trial lawyers

Clare Lucich

From Issue: 2026 May

Plaintiffs can still find ways to deduct legal fees from taxable income

No plaintiff believes that it is fair to pay taxes on portions of their recovery paid directly to their lawyer that they never see

Robert W. Wood

From Issue: 2026 January

Now more than ever, we must be united with CAOC and AAJ

Every day we are reminded that the battles are not limited to Sacramento

Ricardo Echeverria

From Issue: 2017 June

Nonlawyers practicing law

The State Bar is back at it with a Blue Ribbon commission, and the “access to justice” they seek would likely get messy for the legal profession

Danny Abir

From Issue: 2023 November

New CAALA website is designed to meet members’ needs

New inductees to CAALA Hall of Fame to be honored at dinner June 8

From Issue: 2023 April

MICRA deal

The power of teamwork

Douglas N. Silverstein

From Issue: 2022 July

Mediation with Resolve Law Los Angeles

A free three-hour mediation program for settling cases in LA County Superior Court

Martin I. Aarons

From Issue: 2025 September