State Bar of California

#StateBarCA seeks input on updates to Lawyer Referral Services rules. These changes modernize standards & implement recent updates to Business & Professions Code 6155. Your input supports stronger protections & better access to legal help. Comment by 4/16: bit.ly/4aRhTMg

Today's #StateBarCA Lawyer Assistance Program Oversight Committee meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/4bo4LP1

Today's #StateBarCA Council on Access and Fairness meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/4bo3k32

Today's #StateBarCA California Board of Legal Specialization meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/40IMkOU

This April, the #LawyerAssistanceProgram is hosting a free four‑part webinar Spring Mindfulness Series to support focus, resilience, and well‑being in the legal profession. To attend the 4/8 hybrid session, email lap@calbar.ca.gov and register: bit.ly/4s7yCB6

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the work of California Women Lawyers (CWL)—the only statewide organization dedicated to advancing women in the legal profession and promoting equity in the administration of justice. Learn more about their work: bit.ly/3OOpxhK

CA Attorneys: applications are now open for a State Bar–appointed seat on the California Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees. This is a three-year term ending August 31, 2029. Must be a licensed California attorneys in good standing; experience with federal Indian law or issues affecting Native American communities strongly preferred. To apply, select “California Indian Legal Services” in the dropdown. Apply by March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.: bit.ly/4rGAXBZ

The 29th Annual Statewide Ethics Symposium is happening 4/17 via Zoom. This free program offers up to 5 hrs. of MCLE Legal Ethics credit and features panels on AI, legal billing, recent developments in ethics & professional conduct, and more. Register now: bit.ly/4une1u6

Join the #LawyerAssistanceProgram webinar March 24 at noon for the next session in our ADHD support series: Emotional Regulation Strategies for Success in Law: bit.ly/4tuykoP; subscribe for future programming alerts: bit.ly/4bLZRMn

The #StateBarCA Legal Services Trust Fund Commission (LSTFC) today released its 2020–2024 impact report―Strengthening Legal Aid: Five Years of Strategic Investment―which details how the State Bar, as California’s largest legal aid funder, invested approximately $628 million through grant funds to strengthen California’s civil legal aid network and deliver over $1 billion in economic impact. “This impact report shows how strategic funding and the work of our grantees have transformed lives across California,” said LSTFC Co-Chairs Erica Connolly and Amin H. Al-Sarraf. “These grants do more than resolve individual cases—they sustain organizations, build capacity, and empower advocates who fight for housing stability, health access, family security, and economic fairness. As we look ahead, we remain committed to strengthening this infrastructure and expanding partnerships so that justice becomes a lived reality for every person in California.” Read the full news release: bit.ly/4uQD8px

📢 CA Attorneys: The 2026 Attorney Annual Renewal is underway! Log in to My State Bar Profile to pay your annual fees and complete all compliance requirements by March 30: bit.ly/3GM4o1m. Review your Compliance Dashboard to see what, if anything, remains outstanding.

📢 The #StateBarCA DEI Leadership Seal Program recognizes legal organizations with CA attorneys that take meaningful, research-based steps to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Join the movement and apply by March 27, 2026: bit.ly/3ZvJKK4

📢 Attorneys, former judicial officers, and other professionals passionate about public protection: Apply to serve on a State Bar committee. Help shape the future of law and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. Apply by March 31: bit.ly/4hb7ivh

This April, the #LawyerAssistanceProgram is hosting a free four‑part webinar Spring Mindfulness Series to support focus, resilience, and well‑being in the legal profession. To attend the 4/8 hybrid session, email lap@calbar.ca.gov and register: bit.ly/4s7yCB6

Today's #StateBarCA Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/4s5c3Nj

Today's #StateBarCA Committee of Bar Examiners meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/4rnr0Jp

Today's joint #StateBarCA Board of Trustees and Committee of Bar Examiners meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: bit.ly/3PvGMVg

🚨 PHISHING ALERT: Beware of scam emails claiming to be from the State Bar of California. Emails from the State Bar will end in @calbar.ca.gov. Do not reply to scam emails and delete immediately. If you engaged with the message, contact your cybersecurity team or run a virus scan. Thank you to those who reported it. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor Clara Shortridge Foltz, a trailblazer whose courage & vision reshaped CA’s legal landscape, opened doors for women in law, & helped establish a cornerstone of our justice system—the right to representation for all: bit.ly/4cWKwc8

Join the #LawyerAssistanceProgram webinar March 24 at noon for the next session in our ADHD support series: Emotion Regulation Strategies for Success in Law: bit.ly/4tuykoP; subscribe for future programming alerts: bit.ly/4bLZRMn