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Sections

Network and stay current with developments in your practice area by participating in one or more of eleven active SFVBA Sections. Each section produces regular educational programs and networking events.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Chair

Steven M. Sepassi
(818) 731-8020
ssepassi@adrservices.com

Bankruptcy Law Section Chair

Seth Jacob Chavez
818-227-0497
seth@SFVBA.org

Business Law & Real Property Section Chair

Alexander S. Kasendorf
818-827-5153
akasendorf@grantshenon.com

Criminal Law Section Chair

Seth Jacob Chavez
818-227-0497
seth@SFVBA.org

Employment Law Section Chair

Alexis Danielle James
(818) 591-6724
alexis@workwiselaw.com

Family Law Section Chair

Matthew A. Breddan
(818) 888-1144
mbreddan@reaperickett.com

Immigration Law Section Chair

Rebecca I. Pathak
(818) 238-9444
ripathak@pathaklaw.com

IP Entertainment & Internet Law Section Chair

Seth Jacob Chavez
818-227-0497
seth@SFVBA.org

Litigation Section Chair

Justin Effres
8182229720
justin@effres.com

New Lawyer Section Chair

Nina M. Niedbalski
(818) 788-9500
nniedbalski@nemecek-cole.com

Probate & Estate Planning Section Chair

Seth Jacob Chavez
818-227-0497
seth@SFVBA.org

Small Firm & Sole Practitioner Section Chair

Seth Jacob Chavez
818-227-0497
seth@SFVBA.org

Taxation Law Section Chair

Hratch J Karakachian
8188415478
hkarakachian@yahoo.com

Workers' Compensation Section Chair

Monique Pride Brooks
8186506900
mpridebrooks@albmac.com

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