SFVBA members can enhance their professional skill set by taking advantage of the many practice tools available to them, from Fastcase and the Valley Bar Network to conference room rentals and advertising in Valley Lawyer magazine. Members can also save money through discounts with numerous vendors, including Avis Rent a Car, Southland Credit Union, and Costco.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The ARS markets to the general public, conducts community outreach, and operates a professional call center to generate referrals for its panel members. Let the ARS help you build your practice!

The SFVBA offers Fastcase, a comprehensive online law library, as a free service to all SFVBA Members. Click on the Fastcase logo to enjoy unlimited usage.

Valley Bar Network gives members the opportunity to build their practices by cultivating referrals and meeting professionals in a broad range of areas of expertise in an informal social setting.

The SFVBA provides members with convenient and affordable options for earning MCLE—monthly live seminars and webinars, an Annual MCLE Marathon, and self-study articles in Valley Lawyer magazine. Members enjoy discounted pricing for all MCLE programs.

The award-winning Valley Lawyer magazine features compelling editorial content designed to inform and engage members. The monthly magazine’s competitive advertising rates make it an ideal vehicle to promote your services to Valley lawyers and legal professionals.

Join other SFVBA members in an intimate private home setting for great food and great company! A unique opportunity to spur referrals and widen your circle of friends, Dinner at My Place is open to SFVBA members only!

Can’t attend an important SFVBA seminar? Most are available on audio CD or MP3 through Versatape, which has produced high quality audio recordings for the legal community for more than 30 years.

The SFVBA rents its conference room to members for depositions and hearings at a competitive price. The boardroom seats 20, while an adjoining conference room is perfect for breakout sessions. Amenities include Wi-Fi, beverage service, and free parking.

SFVBA members receive 10% off of CEB’s Essential Forms product—with the option to renew at the discounted rate—and 10% off a book, OnLAW library, or title. This is a one-time discount and does not apply for any renewals, updates, outstanding invoices or subscriptions. Members can contact info@sfvba.org for the discount code.

The SFVBA is an affiliate of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, one of the largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations in the country. As an affiliate member, you receive a significant discount on LACBA dues.

Members who need to get the word out can purchase the SFVBA mailing list at a discounted price to disseminate relevant, Bar-approved communications to their colleagues.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Section-sponsored listservs facilitate communication among SFVBA members and provide members with the opportunity to get quick answers from colleagues to posted queries on substantive or procedural issues.

LawPay’s online payment solution helps lawyers get paid faster by giving them a simple, secure way to accept credit card payments in their practice. Developed specifically for attorneys, their solution correctly separates earned and unearned fees and guarantees protection of IOLTA accounts from third-party debiting.

The ABA Retirement Funds Program provides full-service 401K plans to the legal community. By leveraging its size, the Program brings together thousands of law firm retirement plans to offer a fund menu typically available to only the largest of corporate retirement plans, with no out-of-pocket expense to law firms of all sizes.

SFVBA members can join Southland Credit Union and enjoy the benefits of credit union membership, including lower interest rates on loans, higher dividend saving accounts, and a personalized customer service experience.

DISCOUNTS

Receive 10% off super value daily and weekly auto rental rates and 5% off promotional rates from Avis Rent a Car. To reserve a vehicle, visit the AVIS website and enter discount AWD number G133902.

SFVBA members receive a $20 cash card when joining Costco as a new Executive Member or a $10 cash card when joining as a new Gold Star or Business Member.

ENTERTAINMENT

Contact the Bar offices to receive a package of discount coupons and membership cards for Southern California’s major theme parks and attractions, including the Discovery Science Center, Raging Waters, Legoland and Six Flags Magic Mountain.