Professional Opportunities and Benefits - Frequent and in-depth opportunities for interaction with the West District judges and their support staff

Practice Development

Public Service

Business Benefits

Commitment and Service to Santa Monica and other Southern California communities

Personal and Professional Development - Through its lecture series addressing thought-provoking topics, the Bar strives to feature inspiring speakers of legal renown in the local, national and international communities.

Practice Development

Judges Roundtable - Dinner discussion with the West District judiciary Sections and Committees

Sections and committees meet for lunch approximately ten times a year. Judicial officers, legal experts and other distinguished lecturers provide specialized education. Participation in these activities will present opportunities for professional and practice development. MCLE credit is provided.

• Arbitration/Mediation
• Civil
• Litigation
• Criminal
• Entertainment
• Family Law
• Law Office Technology
• Mentoring
• Probate/Estate Planning

Public Service  -Speaker's Bureau Association members address local civic groups and schools concerning various legal issues.

State Bar Approved Attorney-Client Arbitration - When fee disputes arise with clients, the Association will arbitrate or mediate the disagreement.

Law Day - Education and counseling of community residents on Law Day

Pro Bono Service Opportunities - Supports organizations such as the Legal Aid Foundation s West District Domestic Violence Program and the Santa Monica shelter (Samoshel).

Business Benefits

Attorney-to-Attorney consultations

Lawyer Referral Service matches prospective clients with Association attorneys for the mutual benefit of all.

Member Directory with members contact information and areas of practice

Los Angeles County Bar membership dues discount

MCLE Credit

West Group discounts for Westlaw

Networking opportunities

Social Events

• Annual Summer Theme Party
• Officers Installation Dinner
• Law Day Dinner
• Post-Holiday Dinner
• Judges Night
• Networking Events

Monthly Bulletin

• Amicus Curiae mailed to all members and posted on bulletin boards at the West District Courthouse
• Articles concerning timely legal topics
• Calendar of events
• Member contribution of articles encouraged