Grandma Florence was a lawyer

What kind of trial lawyer would she be today, when women make up 44% of California attorneys?

Martin I. Aarons

From Issue: 2025 March

Getting “prior accidents” admitted in cases against public entities

The substantial similarity rule, its limits, and how to counter the defense’s “absence of accidents” argument

Scott E. Boyer

From Issue: 2026 August

Finding the silver lining

We see some silver linings in the examples of true human spirit during the time of coronavirus

Jeffrey A. Rudman

From Issue: 2020 May

Farewell, but not goodbye

As a past president, I look forward to being the most relaxed person in the room

Douglas N. Silverstein

From Issue: 2022 December

Ends are not bad things

We can see the future of CAALA through the lens of last year’s accomplishments

Genie Harrison

From Issue: 2021 December

Embracing the new normal in sports and the practice of law

As lawyers, we are skilled in adjusting our outlook, tactics and strategies to each case

Jeffrey A. Rudman

From Issue: 2020 October

Google Law, PC

The State Bar plans to bring non-lawyers into the practice of law. It’s time for you to become involved

Genie Harrison

From Issue: 2021 April

Getting to know your incoming CAALA president

“I wanted to be a lawyer because of an ugly event when I was about five- or six-years old.”

From Issue: 2023 January

Financial-condition discovery – Don’t wait until trial!

Discovery of a defendant’s financial condition is essential to proving punitive damages, and doing it early can prevent defendants from shielding assets and create settlement leverage for plaintiffs

Ashley Dang

From Issue: 2026 January

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

COVID moves the Gala to March, and a call for civility in these difficult times

Douglas N. Silverstein

From Issue: 2022 February

Employee rights are human rights

What is at stake when we don’t protect them?

Ibiere N. Seck

From Issue: 2024 November

Defeating motions to compel arbitration

Six questions ranging from jurisdiction of the court to unconscionability that may help you defeat the motion to arbitrate

Valerie T. McGinty

From Issue: 2026 January