UPCOMING EVENTS June 3, 2009 - FREE Networking Event The Santa Monica Bar Association will hold a Free Networking Event on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Johnnie's New York Pizza to welcome Summer, allow members to network, mingle with Judges and bring new members. In addition, SMBA will roll out a new membership internet opportunity guaranteed to give members more visability on the web, help market their services and support the Bar. Don't miss out! Mark Your Calendar to attend and RSVP Today! Please contact the SMBA Office at 1-310-450-9289 or SMBAoffice@aol.com to register or for further information. CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 3, 2009 | Free Newtorking Event
| July 22, 2009
| Summer BBQ Date Changed! Please Mark Your Calendar! | October 14, 2009
| Summer BBQ
| | | | Family Law Section Lunches
Watch for upcoming dates or contact the SMBA Office or Section Chair Barbara Hammers, Esq., Section Chair
Ph: 310-458-0796
Probate & Estate Planning Section
Watch for upcoming dates or contact the SMBA office at 310-450-9289
Paul Gaulke, Esq., Section Chair
Ph: 310-820-4420
Entertainment Law Section
Watch for upcoming dates or contact the SMBA office at 310-450-9289
Samoshel
The Bar has worked with Public Counsel since 1994 to staff the monthly legal clinic at Samoshel, OPCC's homless shelter in Santa Monica. We are at the shelter the 3rd Thursday of each month. We always need more volunteers! | | | EVENTS IN REVIEW MAY 6, 2009 Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Annual Law Day Dinner. Over 40 attendees enjoyed hearing a lively discussion with our guest speaker, Leslie Ellen Shear, speaking on "Proposition 8 - Issues of California Constitutional Law". A special thank you to our sponsor, Thompson West. MARCH 12, 2009 Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Annual Judges' Reception held poolside at the Sheraton Delfina. Over 50 attendees enjoyed a wonderful evening, networking and hearing from our Sponsors Lexis/Nexis and Thompson West. We would like to also thank the Honorable Linda Lefkowitz; Honorable Diana Wheatley, Honorable John Zebrowski and Honorable Paul Lynn for attending and representing the Court. January 21, 2009 Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Annual After Holiday Party at the Ruth Bachofner Gallery in Bergmot Station. More than 60 gathered for networking, libations and to take in the beautiful artwork of the Gallery. A special thank you to our sponsors, Thompson West and First Federal Bank for their contribution to the evening's success! November 6, 2008
Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Fee Arbitration Dispute Training presented by the State Bar Assocation for Santa Monica and the greater area. An excellent presentation was given and we are grateful to those who stepped up to be a part of our Arbitration Panel. October 21, 2008 More than 60 attended the Fall Dinner and Installation of Officers as we welcomed in our new board and President, Alec Rose. Judge Wheatley conducted the swearing-in ceremony and the new board looks forward to a great 2009! July 23, 2008 Hawaiian Backyard BBQ was an excellent event for our Summer Party at Sandy Polin's house. A special thank you to all who attended and showed up to vote for the New Board of Trustees. June 18, 2008 "Thank You Reception" More than 50 members and guests attended a special "Thank You Reception" at Johnnies New York Pizza on the Promande on June 18th. Thank you again to all who attended and the support of our many sponsors! Be sure to join us on July 23rd for our annual Summer Party & Election of 2009 Board of Trustees. March 11, 2008 "The Rules of The Road...Navigating Expert Witnesses" Examination of Experts: A discussion and roadmap strategy led by two experienced complex trial attorneys and lecturers. Gregory M. Bergman, Esq. and Michele M. Goldsmith, Esq., Bergman & Dacey, Inc. April 3, 3008 JUDGE'S NIGHT February 20, 2008 - 6 PM "E-Filing in the 21st Century" Speaker: Hon. Dale S. Fischer, US Federal District Court, Central District October 18, 2007 Annual Fall Dinner The Riviera Country Club
Pacific Palisades, CA
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm  | | Justice Norman L. Epstein |
An evening with featured speaker
Honorable Norman L. Epstein,
Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal,
Second Appellate District, Division Four | Click here for Event Information May, 2007
Annual Law Day Program: "Promoting Equality and Justice in the International Setting" An evening with featured speaker, Honorable Judith C. Chirlin, Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court Skirball Cultural Center  | | Honorable Judith C. Chirlin | Click here for Event Information April, 2006
Annual Law Day Program: "The Legacy of Justice Robert Jackson...60 Years After Nuremberg"  | | Justice Robert Jackson | An evening with featured speaker, Whitney R. Harris, Esq., Former Nuremberg Prosecutor and Author of the book Tyranny on Trial. Skirball Cultural Center  | | Whitney R. Harris, Esq. | Click here for Event Information Click here to view photographs from the event |
