This day-long institute focuses on the intersection of law, business and politics, providing a platform for our panelists and participants to better understand how Los Angeles’s evolving business environment, best practices and changes in the law will impact business. Join conversations about the latest industry developments, legal guidelines, and practical advice with immediate application for in-house legal departments and law firms. In her keynote presentation, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.) will address challenges facing the Supreme Court of our nation’s largest and most dynamic state.

Hon. Victoria Wood (Ret.) will moderate and make rulings following skits based on real-life scenarios featuring a Plaintiff’s attorney played by Rachel Leonard, Esq., a defense lawyer played by Trevor Howard, Esq., and the deponent played by Cleve Collado, Esq.

Enjoy two days of expert presentations, real-life examples, and lively discussions about the California Environmental Quality Act. See you in San Francisco!

Civility Matters! Winning Inside and Outside the Courtroom While Being Civil. Incivility in litigation rarely benefits anyone. Yet we all see it from time to time - counsel, client and even judges behaving badly. Experienced litigators will share practical advice for effectively dealing with incivility in civil cases.  Join us for an interactive program on what really matters in litigation and trial.