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title: Columns - CAALA President
description: Advocate Magazine articles on Columns - CAALA President, from the Subject Matter Index.
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## [Embracing the new normal in sports and the practice of law](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-october/embracing-the-new-normal-in-sports-and-the-practice-of-law "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](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-a-rudman "Jeffrey A. Rudman")

From Issue: [2020 October](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-october)

## [Cyberscam may cost plaintiff’s firm six figures](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-march/cyberscam-may-cost-plaintiff-s-firm-six-figures "Cyberscam may cost plaintiff’s firm six figures")

How to protect your firm and its clients

From Issue: [2023 March](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-march)

## [Consumer Attorneys of the Year honored at CAOC Award dinner](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-january/consumer-attorneys-of-the-year-honored-at-caoc-award-dinner "Consumer Attorneys of the Year honored at CAOC Award dinner")

Craig Peters, Brian Gearinger and Joseph S. May recognized for civil rights verdict in police racism case

[J.G. Preston](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/j-g-preston "J.G. Preston")

From Issue: [2026 January](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-january)

[![Come together](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/image003_594a5e266e001c9c80c3f79de0873057.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-september/come-together "Come together")

## [Come together](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-september/come-together "Come together")

[Griselda S. Rodriguez](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/griselda-s-rodriguez "Griselda S. Rodriguez")
[Michelle M. West](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/michelle-m-west "Michelle M. West")

From Issue: [2026 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-september)

## [Celebrate!](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-june/celebrate "Celebrate!")

From Gay Pride to emancipation of slaves to men’s health, June is a time for awareness of others and self

From Issue: [2023 June](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2023-june)

## [CAALA’s Political & Legislative Affairs Committee](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-april/caalas-political-legislative-affairs-committee "CAALA’s Political & Legislative Affairs Committee")

We need team members on this important committee as we fight for the civil justice system

[Elizabeth A. Hernandez](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/elizabeth-a-hernandez "Elizabeth A. Hernandez")

From Issue: [2026 April](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-april)

## [Defeating motions to compel arbitration](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-january/defeating-motions-to-compel-arbitration "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](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/mcginty "Valerie T. McGinty")

From Issue: [2026 January](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-january)

## [Coping with ‘Corona’](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-september/coping-with-corona "Coping with ‘Corona’")

Finding ways to channel negative energy into positive endeavors

[Jeffrey A. Rudman](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-a-rudman "Jeffrey A. Rudman")

From Issue: [2020 September](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-september)

## [Connecting members to the Court](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2019-july/connecting-members-to-the-court "Connecting members to the Court")

CAALA offers many opportunities to meet judges in a more casual, relaxed setting

[Shawn McCann](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/shawn-mccann-2 "Shawn McCann")

From Issue: [2019 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2019-july)

## [Civility: It’s not a four-letter word](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-may/civility-it-s-not-a-four-letter-word "Civility: It’s not a four-letter word")

CAALA Partners with Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and the American Board of Trial Advocates on civility conference on civility program

[Ricardo Echeverria](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/ricardo-echeverria "Ricardo Echeverria")

From Issue: [2017 May](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2017-may)

## [CAALA’s strength](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-february/caala-s-strength "CAALA’s strength")

Commitment from passionate and dedicated staff and members

[Jeffrey A. Rudman](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/jeffrey-a-rudman "Jeffrey A. Rudman")

From Issue: [2020 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2020-february)

## [CAALA’s partnership with CAOC](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july/caala-s-partnership-with-caoc "CAALA’s partnership with CAOC")

Essential to protecting justice in California

[Elizabeth A. Hernandez](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/elizabeth-a-hernandez "Elizabeth A. Hernandez")

From Issue: [2026 July](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2026-july)