01Jul
01Jun
Access to Justice Series: A Brief Reflection by Aaron J. Mohamed and Danielle deMartino
Aristotle considered justice as the best and most complete virtue. We should all be asking ourselves, how, therefore, does our community embrace this virtue? The term “justice” as used by Aristotle held two meanings: the first of which describes conduct in agreement with the law, and...
01Jun
MCLE Speaker Spotlight: Carol Langford
Carol M. Langford is a lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in giving advice on legal ethics and discipline to attorneys, judges, law firms and corporations, and in representing lawyers and law students before the California State Bar in disciplinary and admissions...
28Apr
Report from Quarterly Bench Bar Meeting: April 20, 2022
Rick Gazipura, SCCBA Director at Large and Bench Bar Liaison, submits his report from the quarterly Bench Bar meeting. 4/20/2022, BENCH BAR MEETING Update to the Portal system (Alex Calvo and Michelle Duarte) --Please check on Portal the morning of your hearing to make sure that have the...
28Apr
Access to Justice Series: Jane Becker, Tax Attorney
Our federal tax system has, as its foundation, intricate laws not meant for middle and lower income taxpayers to easily comprehend (I'm not espousing Marxist philosophy, this is just the way it is.) This includes the laws themselves, the required forms to report income, and...
30Mar
Well attended Spring event at Hotel Paradox
This year’s Spring Fling was held at Hotel Paradox on Ocean Street with over 70 attendees including several area Judges who had an opportunity to meet and mingle over light refreshments and drinks outdoors. SCCBA board President Mark Johannessen gave brief introductions to the 2022 Board...
30Mar
Access to Justice Series: Introduction by Mark Johannessen
A core aspect of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association’s mission is to promote meaningful access to justice for all persons. People encountering life challenges should have access to resources to help them understand their rights under the law, how protect those rights and obtain...
29Mar
Time flies when you are having fun: Brian T. Murtha announces his retirement
Brian T. Murtha announces his retirement, effective 12/31/2021. After 36 years of active practice, preceded by eight fruitful years of paralegal work in the County, I am drawn to a new career, as can be seen by the second of the accompanying photos. Photo: Mr. Murtha,...
19Oct
Annual Awards Program on November 4
The SCCBA will honor our Annual Award Recipients, Barbara Choi (Rollie Hall Award) and Diana August (Access to Justice Award) on November 4 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available on our Calendar page. All...
29Sep