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Pre-flections on the Law: Emily Lahl
I initially became interested in pursuing a career in public service after interning for a non-profit organization, the Center for Bioethics and Culture. The organization focused on the ethical issues surrounding women and fertility and worked on awareness and policy. I was stunned at the lack of information available to women who were making huge...
Read ArticlePre-flections on the Law: Chelsea Davis
At a young age I knew I wanted to become a protector of legal rights and a social justice advocate just like my honorable father who served as a police officer in Contra Costa County and Alameda County for 25 years. He frequently referred to me as “Judge Chelsea” because I never hesitated to voice...
Read ArticlePre-flections on the Law: Kate Mignani
Six years ago, I suddenly became a single mother of four, with children ranging from 11 to 21. Though I had a degree from U.C. Berkeley and a previous career in communications, my job as stay-at-home mom had lasted nearly two decades and I was at a loss as to what I would do to...
Read ArticleThank You
This is my last President’s Message to you. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our 1,537 attorney members for your amazing work this year. I believe the true measure of success of any organization is how much its members give back, and by that measure this year has been a resounding...
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