Please join us for an informal roundtable with Justice Charles A. Smiley. Shandyn Pierce of Hanson Bridgett will be moderating an open-ended discussion.

BASF Appellate Lawyers – Our appellate section roundtable discussions have been a great way to discuss issues arising and to build community.

RSVP is required.  This event will be hosted via Zoom.  A link to access the zoom meeting will be sent in your confirmation e-mail 2 hours prior to the start of the event. 

Shandyn Pierce: "​Appellate Law Section Roundtable Discussion"

The panel will examine the impact of AI on the insolvency and legal professions from multiple perspectives. It will consider the challenges that can arise when managing AI companies in bankruptcy, including the complexities surrounding asset valuation, and the development of the regulatory landscape. The panel will also look at the use of AI by professionals in the industry, how AI as a tool can help or hinder their work, the ethical issues that can arise in its use and its potential impact on the future of the sector and beyond.

In every estate planning process, even in the most loving and not dysfunctional families, the concern of potential litigation is always present resulting from an unhappy beneficiary or heir.

Intellectual property (IP) drives innovation and creativity, but understanding the essentials isn’t always straightforward. This free 75-minute webinar will break down patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright with real-world examples and career insights from leading practitioners. Perfect for pre-law students, current law students, and attorneys interested in IP.

The 2025 WateReuse California Conference will unite the engineers, environmentalists, and experts who energize water reuse in California. Participants will learn from numerous technical sessions and panels on the most pressing reuse issues, and enjoy tours, networking opportunities, and industry celebrations.

David Gehrig: "Progressive Design-Build & Design-Build on Public Infrastructure Projects: New Legislation & Attorney Perspective"

This panel will explore how global trade policy is disrupting the way California builds and how owners, developers, designers, general contractors, and trades are responding on the ground. From delaying plans, revising project scope and specifications, and re-sequencing procurement to negotiating flexible contract terms and reevaluating prefabrication strategies, learn how teams are finding creative ways to maintain project momentum despite deep uncertainty.

Lisa Dal Gallo: "Tariffs, Trade & Tension: How Global Policy Is Hitting California Construction Hard"

The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators event is an opportunity for you to build a national network of plan sponsors and industry representatives, share ideas with peers, learn innovative techniques for improving retirement outcomes, and much more. Tailored for California public sector plan professionals, this interactive 90-minute session will explore fiduciary responsibilities, legal obligations, and practical strategies for managing retirement plans. 

DRI's 2025 Annual Meeting is Built for Business. This year, DRI has a fantastic lineup of speakers, networking opportunities, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) offerings, and more.

Effectively managing fee-related issues is crucial to law firms’ loss prevention efforts and ensuring financial stability. This panel will address the significance of well-drafted fee provisions, the strategic use of retainers and alternative fee arrangements, and guidelines for good billing and timekeeping practices. Ethical and risk considerations related to fee collections and withdrawing from a representation will also be discussed, along with the importance of carefully weighing the decision to sue clients for unpaid fees.

Join fellow members of the OGC for a look at current legal trends, an update on recent developments, presentations on risk-related topics, and of course the Open Roundtable Discussion. CLE credit will be provided. 

Bradford Hise: "The Law Firm General Counsel Survey"

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Shannon Nessier: "From Report to Retort: Testifying with Confidence as an Appraisal"

While all lawyers are subject to the same ethical duties, those duties may be implicated in unique ways for estate planning attorneys. This program will include an overview of the lawyer’s duties of competence, confidentiality, loyalty, and how those duties can be implicated when representing individuals, couples, or multiple generations in estate planning matters and related areas. The program will also include a discussion whether a lawyer has duties to non-clients, such as beneficiaries.

Join these legal, medical and hospice experts as they explore end-of-life options available to residents and the ethical, practical and legal parameters and implications – from taking end of life drugs to voluntarily stopping eating and drinking, palliative sedation and more. This session will also explore how hospice agencies can partner with care teams to provide person-centered support and improve quality of life in residents’ final days. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the residents’ perspective and insights into honoring their wishes with compassion and care.

ADA, Fair Housing and Civil Rights laws can impact not only physical environment but operational aspects. Join this attorney-provider duo as they examine the core principles of these laws along with real-world examples of how they apply in senior living communities. Using case studies, you’ll hear about the recent claims against California operators involving American Sign Language interpretation service and the legal responsibility to assist deaf and hard of hearing residents and prospective residents with their communication needs.

Join these labor law experts to learn about the actions you should take now to reduce or eliminate penalties under PAGA. Learn about the latest developments in PAGA cases filed since the 2024 amendments took effect on June 19, 2024, as well as key employment related laws passed by the Legislature in 2025 that go into effect in 2026 so you can begin to prepare for any changes that impact them.

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Gilbert Tsai and Brenda Quintanilla: "Keeping Your Employee Handbooks Up to Date: Changes in the Law Under a New Administration"

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Alfonso Estrada and Molly Kaban: "Pre-arbitration strategies: Winning your case in the grievance process"

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Alfonso Estrada, Steven Miller, and Alexa Galloway: "Investigating Elected Officials When They Overstep"

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Molly Kaban, Judith Boyette, Matthew Peck, and Mikaela Habib: "Tough Budget Times: How to Reduce Your Workforce"