2016 SFVBA Installation Dinner
On September 22, 2016, several hundred guests met at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles to celebrate the installation of the SFVBA’s new President, attorney Kira Masteller, Bar officers and…
State Bar Diversity Award
The SFVBA was recognized by the State Bar of California with its 2016 Diversity Award for its “outstanding efforts and significant contributions” to ensure full and equal opportunity for all…
Blanket the Homeless
In December 2016, the SFVBA helped “Blanket the Homeless” by distributing blankets to several Valley homeless shelters. Volunteer attorneys were also on hand to provide free legal assistance to…
2016 Holiday Open House
The Bar celebrated the season with a Holiday Open House on December 13 at its Tarzana headquarters. The evening included a display of toys collected by members for needy children…
2017 MCLE Marathon
SFVBA members had the opportunity to fulfill their continuing legal education requirements during a two-day Marathon, January 13 and 14. Topics covered included estate planning, leveraging technology to maximize efficiency,…
Defamation
Underwritten by the Valley Community Legal Foundation of the SFVBA, the nationally-acclaimed play Defamation was staged on February 13 for law magnet students at several San Fernando Valley schools.
New Lawyers Network
On March 30, 2017, the SFVBA presented a networking social at P.S. 818 in Sherman Oaks with more than 20 newly-minted lawyers gathering to share experiences in their chosen field.…
2017 Annual Judges’ Night
Nearly 300 judges, commissioners, attorneys, and students were on hand for the SFVBA’s Annual Judges’ Night Awards presentation, April 4, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. …
2017 Member Appreciation Dinner
On June 16, the SFVBA held its annual Member Appreciation Dinner with more than 80 members participating. The event offered an informal venue to network and meet the candidates running…
Lawyers in the Library
On May 5, 2017, in celebration of National Law Day, a team of volunteer attorneys from the SFVBA’s Attorney Referral Service were on hand at the L.A. Public Library in…