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The Publication of March 2019

Stanislaus County Bar Association Volume No. 1

http://www.stanbar.org

By Jeff Mangar

A Judge once asked me in his deep, aged voice, “If all the legal authority to support your motion were kept in my chamber, what would be the most important thing to have?” My answer, of course, would be the key to his chamber.

I think of membership in the Stanislaus County Bar Association (SCBA) as that kind of key since it unlocks numerous professional and local charitable opportunities. We already hit the ground running when Judge Silveira and Judge Sandhu presented a required MCLE on elimination of bias. That was shortly followed by another required MCLE on ethics presented by Judge McFadden. On March 20th, there is a free lawyers’ reception for bar members in which Judge Speiller will recognize the newly admitted attorneys to our county. Last but not least, California Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tani Cantil-Sakauye, just confirmed that she will be our keynote speaker for Law Day on Tuesday, June 11th, at The Gallo Center for the Arts.

In addition to learning from local judges before whom you’ll be appearing, you can also attend MCLE presentations from attorneys proficient in a specialized area of the law. On March 29th and April 12th, there will be two different MCLE’s on bankruptcy presented by the chairperson of both the State Bar Business Law Section, and Insolvency Law and Business Litigation Committee.

Additionally, I encourage each of you to be on the panel of the Lawyer’s Referral Service (LRS) to assist those underserved in our community. The SCBA matches attorneys who are competent in the area of the potential client’s problem. Attorneys donate the ½-hour consultation to LRS, so that they can get clients. It’s similar to an Uber driver, you can agree to meet with one potential client per month or thirty.

I would also like to give special thanks to the Board for taking away “billable time” from their busy schedules to serve. Duane Nelson, George Rodarakis, Sonya Bouma, Colleen Van Egmond, Betty Julian, Tamie Cummins, Andrea Leavy, and Crystal Swanson are committed to SCBA’s long term financial stability and have all enthusiastically declared that 2019 will be the best year ever! Furthermore, much thanks need to be given to Past President, Mike Dennis, and Executive Director, Deana Skelton, for their support and continued dedication. Being surrounded by such a talented Board will make my job much easier.

Finally, I’m excited about your interest in the association and look forward to hearing any ideas from those who share our passion for improving what our association can do for you. Feel free to personally contact me anytime. I will continue to devote my energy to making you feel proud to be a member, and I hope that the SCBA can be a key to your success.

IN THIS ISSUE:

President’s Message…………………..Pg 1

Calendar and Around the Offices…….Pg 2

Job Openings & Notices.………………Pg 3

New Lawyers Reception & LRS………Pg 4

MCLE Flyers & 2019 Member App......Pg 5

2019 SCBA Board & Web Ad form......Pg 6

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** You may also view all Bar Association events and register online at STANBAR.ORG ** MARCH WED/20th – Annual NEW LAWYERS RECEPTION, Lobby of Bank of Stockton (“J” St, Modesto), 5:15-7:00 PM. Keynote Speaker: Hon. Stacy Speiller and words from bar president, Jeff Mangar. FREE bar event open to ALL attorneys. Please join us to welcome and congratulate the newest bar grads to our legal community. No host bar, beverages and snacks served. Come socialize, catch up with colleagues, network, maybe even hire! No registration needed but RSVP’s required (for name tags) – RSVP to: Katie DuPriest at Bank of Stockton by calling (209) 929-1422 or email at: kdupriest@bankofstockton.com

Fri/29th – MCLE: CREDITORS’ RIGHTS & BANKRUPTCY: WHAT THE NON-BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY NEEDS TO KNOW, by Peter Bronson, Esq. of the Law Offices of Peter C. Bronson, Sacramento (former president of the Nevada Co. Bar Assoc, and chair of both the State Bar Business Law Section and its Insolvency Law & Business Committees). 12-1 PM, in the Jury Room, for 1 hour of general credit. https://www.stanbar.org/mcle/frimar-29-creditors-rights-and-bankruptcy-what-the-non-bankruptcy-attorney-needs-to-know-by-peter-bronson-esq-12-1-pm-jury-room/

APRIL Fri/12th – MCLE: THE EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY ON PENDING STATE & FEDERAL LITIGATION, by Peter Bronson, Esq. 12-1 PM, in the Jury Room, for 1 hour of general credit. https://www.stanbar.org/mcle/part-2-friapr-12-the-effect-of-bankruptcy-on-pending-state-and-federal-court-litigation-by-peter-bronson-esq-12-1-pm-jury-room-flyer-coming-soon/

MAY Fri/3rd – MCLE: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN LGBTQ EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAW, by Lindsay Nako, Esq., and David Nahmias, Esq., of the Impact Fund (https://www.impactfund.org/). 12-1 PM, in the Jury Room, for 1 hour of BIAS credit! OVERVIEW: Laws prohibiting sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination have shifted rapidly in recent years. This training will describe the current state of federal and California law protecting LGBTQ workers and workers with HIV/AIDS. Participants will learn how to recognize and eliminate explicit and implicit biases that harm LGBTQ people in the workplace, including inappropriate name and pronoun usage, unlawful invasions of privacy, and lack of access to gender-consistent facilities. The training will also identify practical considerations for lawyers when advising LGBTQ, especially transgender, clients and provide tips for ensuring an inclusive and affirming attorney-client relationship. https://www/stanbar.org/mcle/frimay-3-recent-developments-in-lgbtq-employment-discrimination-law-by-lindsay-nako-david-nahmias-of-the-impact-fund-12-1-pm-jury-room-bias-credit-flyer-coming/

JUNE TUES/11th – Annual LAW DAY LUNCHEON – Keynote Speaker: Calif. Supreme Court Chief Justice, Tani Cantil-Sakauye, at The Gallo Center for the Arts, from Noon to 1:00 PM. Flyers coming soon – SAVE THE DATE!

If you work for a different firm now or office/firm moved, share your new information with the legal community for free – contact SCBA!

NICHOLAS SELIGER, Esq. (Formerly with the Damrell Firm)

Brunn & Flynn 928 12th St, Ste 200, Modesto CA 95354

Ph (209) 521-2133 https://www.brunnandflynnlaw.com/

CORY CHARTRAND, Esq. (Formerly with Triebsch & Frampton)

Fores Macko Johnston 1600 ‘G’ St, Ste 103, Modesto CA 95354

Ph (209) 527-2889 https://www.foresmacko.com/

ROBERT GARCIA, Esq. (Formerly with the Damrell Firm)

RAMBSBACHER PROKEY LEONARD LLP

1140 Scenic Dr, Ste 110, Modesto CA 95350 Ph (209) 846-6760

http://www.rpllawfirm.com/

YURIDIA GUERRERO, Esq. (Nov 2018 Santa Clara grad)

RAMBSBACHER PROKEY LEONARD LLP

1140 Scenic Dr, Ste 110, Modesto CA 95350 Ph (209) 846-6760

http://www.rpllawfirm.com/

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JOB OPENINGS

SENIOR COUNSEL, Construction for the University of California, Office of the General Counsel. The University of California Office of the General Counsel seeks an attorney for the Oakland office with a minimum of five years of experience in Construction Law to provide legal services system wide. Complete job description: jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61491

LICENSED CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY, Curtis Legal Group – to handle personal injury cases in our Modesto office. Competitive salary, benefits and bonus opportunities. Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample to: TThomas@CurtisLegalGroup.com

Advertise here for any open positions your office may need to fill. Simply contact SCBA to submit job information, at (209) 571-5729.

Advertise here for any open positions your office may need to fill. Simply contact SCBA to submit job information, at (209) 571-5729.

THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,

Central District of California,

is accepting applications for the position of Term

Law Clerk to a U. S. Magistrate Judge in Los

Angeles.

To view the announcement,

please go to our website at:

www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment

In Memory of Long time defense attorney, and former DDA,

ErnEst “ErniE” M. spokEs, Jr.

Jun 4, 1945 - Feb 6, 2019

Ernie is a Past President of the Stanislaus County Bar Association. He will be missed by all of us in the legal community.

Our thoughts go out to his family. May he rest in peace.

The Honorable Hurl W. Johnson (Ret.)

20 years with the Stanislaus County Superior Court

Mediation and Arbitration Services

Civil Cases: Contract & Commercial Disputes, Employment,

Personal Injury, Insurance, Professional Malpractice,

Probate and Family Law.

Pepperdine University School of Law trained mediator

(209) 809-2014 or (209) 524-1100

VACANT POSITION

Merced County Counsel 2222 M Street, Rm 309

Merced, CA 95340

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/merced/default.cfm

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STANISLAUS COUNTY LEGAL PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION…

…meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Noon. Meetings

are open to anyone and our goal is to provide continuing

education for those in the legal field as well as

scholarship opportunities for those studying to become

support staff in the legal field. For more

information you can contact SCLPA’s President,

Linda Fischer, CCLS, at: PRESIDENT@SCLPA.COM

LAWYER’S REFERRAL SERVICE ° Are you willing to support your local Bar Association?

° Are you looking for new clients?

° Are you willing to provide some pro bono time?

IF YOU ANSWER “YES” TO THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING ON THE LRS PANEL. As an SCBA member, you only pay a $50 annual LRS panel fee!

Simple appointment process: LRS representative will schedule appointments with your office at your convenience

with clients who have a matter in your area(s) of expertise. The client pays a $50.00 admin. fee to us over the

phone, for a 30-minute consult. Each month you will receive an e-mailed billing statement, listing your

appointments for that month. You simply indicate the LRS clients who kept their appointments and those that did

not. Then e-mail it back to LRS. More questions? Call us at (209) 571-5729.

WELCOME ABOARD

BRENDA CRAMTON!

Brenda joined the Stanislaus County Court as our newest Research Attorney. She

was formerly with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.

We wish you much success in your new position!

CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURT http://www.courts.ca.gov/rules.htm

SCBA SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Bar Association is collecting scholarship donations to fulfill our 2019 goal of two $1,000 Scholarships to award to Stanislaus County High School seniors at our Law Day Luncheon.

Please send to: SCBA, 802 14th

St, Suite O, Modesto CA 95354

Farewell KIM RINGER!

Kim is moving on to Merced County this February. She has been a Research Attorney for the Stanislaus County Court for over 6 years.

BEST OF LUCK AND WE WILL MISS YOU!

CAROL SHIPLEY

Retired Past CEO of the Stanislaus Family Justice Center and formerly

with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.

Enjoy your retirement, Carol!

A BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ATTORNEY

FRANK LIMA!

He generously donated $100 to the SCBA Scholarship Fund!

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2019 sCBA offiCEr’s

& BoArd of dirECtor’s

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Jeffrey W. Mangar - District Attorney’s Office

V.P.: Duane L. Nelson - Damrell, Nelson, Schrimp, Pallios, Pacher & Silva SECRETARY: George P. Rodarakis - Rodarakis & Sousa, APC

TREASURER: Sonya A. Bouma - Law Office of Sonya A. Bouma, PLC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Colleen F. Van Egmond - Arata, Swingle, Van Egmond & Goodwin

Betty L. Julian - McCormick Barstow, LLP

Tamie L. Cummins - Borton Petrini, LLP

Andrea M. Leavy - Goss & Goss, APC

Crystal S. Swanson - Law Office of Crystal S. Swanson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Deana Skelton

SCBA Stanislaus County Bar Association 802 14th Street, Suite O Modesto CA 95354

HTTPS://WWW.STANBAR.ORG/ADVERTISE-WITH-THE-SCBA/