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  • October 2018
A Newcomer’s Perspective of the Conference of California Bar Associations

Editor’s Note: This issue of the Contra Costa Lawyer features the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA). It should not be confused with the Contra Costa County Bar Associations (CCCBA). Over the course of my legal career, I’ve had numerous experiences in which I was frustrated with the status of the law. I would come...

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  • October 2018
An Introduction to the Conference of California Bar Associations

The Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) has been one of the most effective lobbying organizations in California.

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A Force for Improving the Law

Editor’s Note:  This issue of the Contra Costa Lawyer features the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA). It should not be confused with  the Contra Costa County Bar Associations (CCCBA). The Conference of California Bar Associations (the CCBA) was incorporated in 2001 primarily for the purpose of aiding in matters pertaining to the improvement of...

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  • October 2018
If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu – Legislative Day

Editor’s Note:  This issue of the Contra Costa Lawyer features the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) not be confused with  the Contra Costa County Bar Associations (CCCBA). Every year, usually in March or April, the Conference of California Bar Associations (the CCBA) participates in Legislative Day (Leg Day).  On Leg Day, delegations (bar associations)...

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  • October 2018
Local Idea: National Impact

Editors Note: This issue features the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA), not to be confused with the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). It began as a local issue. In the process of overhauling the Contra Costa County Bar Association website in 2009-10, I realized how important our Lawyer Referral Service is to members...

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  • October 2018
Tales from the Trenches

Editor’s Note:  This issue features the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA). It should not be confused with the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). I first attended the annual Conference of California Conference of Bar Associations (CCBA) in 2006, as a delegate from the Bar Association of San Francisco. Since then, I have chaired...

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