SANTA MONICA BAR ASSOCIATION
Serving the entire Westside and greater Los Angeles community

Alec S. Rose, President                 (310) 877-5398

Pete Williams, Treasurer               (310) 319-6037

Kelly Cunningham, Past President   (310) 451-0647 

Administration Office:                   (310) 450-9289

    Office Fax:  (310) 581-5308   LRS Program:  (310) 581-5163 

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS

• Frequent and in-depth opportunities for interaction with the West District judges and their support staff
• Practice Development
• Public Service
• Business Benefits
• Commitment and Service to Santa Monica and other Southern California communities

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Through its lecture series addressing thought-provoking topics, the Bar strives to feature inspiring speakers of legal renown in the local, national and international communities.

PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

• Judges Roundtable
• Roundtable dinner discussion with the West District judiciary Sections and Committees
• Sections and committees meet for lunch approximately ten times a year. Judicial officers, legal experts and other distinguished lecturers provide specialized education. Participation in these activities will present opportunities for professional and practice development. MCLE credit is provided.
• Arbitration/Mediation
• Civil
• Litigation
• Criminal
• Entertainment
• Family Law
• Law Office Technology
• Mentoring
• Probate/Estate Planning

PUBLIC SERVICE

• Speaker's Bureau Association members address local civic groups and schools concerning various legal issues.
• State Bar Approved Attorney-Client Arbitration When fee disputes arise with clients, the Association will arbitrate or mediate the disagreement.
• Law Day
• Education and counseling of community residents on Law Day
• Pro Bono Service Opportunities
• Supports organizations such as the Legal Aid Foundation s West District Domestic Violence Program and the Santa Monica shelter (Samoshel).

BUSINESS BENEFITS

• Attorney-to-Attorney consultations
• Lawyer Referral Service matches prospective clients with Association attorneys for the mutual benefit of all.
• Member Directory with members contact information and areas of practice
• Los Angeles County Bar membership dues discount
• MCLE Credit
• West Group discounts for Westlaw
• Networking opportunities

SOCIAL EVENTS

• Annual Summer Theme Party
• Officers Installation Dinner
• Law Day Dinner
• Post-Holiday Dinner
  
• Judges Night
• Networking Events

MONTHLY BULLETIN

• Amicus Curiae mailed to all members and posted on bulletin boards at the West District Courthouse
• Articles concerning timely legal topics
• Calendar of events
• Member contribution of articles encouraged