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Here-Say September 2005 SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2005 OFFICERS Vivian L. Kral President William R. Johnston Vice President Adam C. Kent Treasurer Jefferey L. Boyarsky Secretary 2005 DIRECTORS Joshua M. Bentley Michèle M. Bissada Nancy L. de Ita Richard Halpern Lori A. Lutzker Colleen E. McAvoy William R. Rapoport Joel K. Straus John C. Till W. George Wailes SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBERS Joshua M. Bentley Martha G. Bronitsky Joseph W. Cotchett Lorelei Komm Vivian L. Kral Michael D. Liberty Niall P. McCarthy Mark C. Molumphy William L. Nagle Frank M. Pitre Bruce L. Simon John A. Skelton, Jr. Mark C. Watson MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER OF THE Volume 35 Issue 9 SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION REPORT OF THE 2005 NOMINATING COMMITTEE In accordance with the By-Laws of the San Mateo County Bar Association, the Nominating Committee has met and after consideration of several qualified candidates, presented the following slate to the Board of Directors: For Secretary: Nancy De Ita For the Board of Directors (each serving 3-year terms): Christopher Morales; Nancy L. Fineman; Colleen E. McAvoy. The Board adopted the report of the Nominating Committee at its August 26, 2005 meeting. Pursuant to Article 9, B (5) of the Association Bylaws, the active members in good standing may nominate additional candidates for Secretary and non-officer directors, provided that each additional nomination shall be in writing, shall specify the position for which the additional nomination is made, shall be signed by nine (9) members other than the candidate, all of whom are active members in good standing at the time of nomination, and shall be filed in the office of the Association not later than noon on the third Tuesday of October [October 18, 2005]. Such written nomination must be accompanied by consent to candidacy signed by the nominee. Additionally, if a candidate elects to submit a Candidate’s Statement pursuant to Article 9, Section C. 3.(e), of the By-Laws, the candidate may consider addressing the following questions in said Statement. • Why are you interested in serving on the SMCBA board? • Do you have any previous board service, leadership, or volunteer experience? Are you presently serving on other boards? • How will the SMCBA benefit from your participation? • What do you expect the SMCBA to do for you so that your experience on the Board turns out to be satisfying? • What kind of time commitment will you be able to make to the SMCBA? Are you willing to serve on committees and task forces? Can we expect you to come to board meetings regularly? To be included in the balloting for positions on the Board of Directors, all nominations must be received at the Bar Association offices no later than noon, on Tuesday, October 18, 2005. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Send nominations to: William R. Johnston Chair, Nominating Committee San Mateo County Bar Association 303 Bradford Street, Suite B. Redwood City, CA 94063 ✁ ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFORMATION BAR CLIP AND SAVE Email Address: . . . . .smcountybar@smcba.org Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.smcba.org SMCBA Main Phone Number:. . . . 650.298.4030 (automated attendant) Private Defender Phone Number: . . 650.298.4000 (automated attendant) name direct dial John Digiacinto, Executive Director: 298.4003 Charles Robinson, Assist. Executive Director: Mary Basco , PDP Office Manager: John Hopkirk, Controller: 298.4006 298.4004 298.4009 Vicki Robinson, Bar Services Manager:298.4018 Paula, Bar Assistant Lawyer Referral Service: Jovita 298.4013 298.4017 Here-Say The Here-Say is the monthly newsletter of the San Mateo County Bar Association. The purpose of the Bar Association is to advance jurisprudence; to improve the education and proficiency of its members; to foster the understanding of the legal profession by the public; to encourage cordial relations among its members; and to maintain the honor and dignity of the Bar. Life Members of the San Mateo County Bar Association have made significant financial commitments to the Bar Association, for which the SMCBA is especially grateful. Advertising and content are due no later than the 15th of the month preceding publication (e.g., May 15th for the June issue). All content is subject to editing. SMCBA events are also published in the San Francisco Daily Journal and the San Francisco Recorder. SMCBA Member Ads Rates Classified Ads: Up to 40 words ......................... $40 Up to 20 additional words ........ $55 Words after 60,.................... $1 each Display Ad: 2" h x 2 1/2": 1 Month .................................. $100 2 Months ................................ $180 3 Months ................................ $250 Display Ad 3 1/2" h x 2 1/2": 1 Month .................................. $125 2 Months ................................ $230 3 Months ................................ $325 Non-Member Ad rates available on request. San Mateo County Bar Association 303 Bradford Street, Suite B Redwood City, CA 94063 Phone: 650.298.4030 Fax: 650.368.3892 Email: smcountybar@smcba.org Website: www.smcba.org BAR SERVICES NEWS LRS SPECIALIST POSITION The SMCBA is seeking a full-time, bilingual (Spanish/English) Lawyer Referral Service Specialist to refer callers to our LRS Panel Attorneys (or another appropriate resource) and to perform other duties and projects within the SMCBA. Because this position requires constant interaction with the public, the ideal candidate must possess a pleasant demeanor; excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette; and the ability to work with callers who may be under a great deal of stress. Knowledge of various areas of law and legal terminology is required as are a college degree; exceptional computer literacy -Windows® operating system and applications; typing skills of 60 wpm; and office and organizational skills. To apply in confidence, or for more information, contact Bar Services Manager, Vicki Robinson, at SMCountyBar@smcba. org or 650.298.2018. HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR MEMBER CENTER PROFILE? Almost 400 of your fellow SMCBA members have updated their profile – what are you waiting for? The sooner you update your profile, the easier it will be for other members to find you – and perhaps make referrals to you! Your Username and Password were included with your 2005-05 Membership Renewal invoice sent in June. Log in to the Member Center from the SMCBA website (www. smcba.org) log in to update your Directory Profile to add your picture, or information such as State Bar Certifications, Practice Areas, Languages Spoken, Related Legal Activities, change your office address and more! • Search for other members based all of the above information! Search by State Bar Volume 35 Issue 9 Certifications, Practices areas, Languages spoken - or any other way YOU want to search! • Save your searches so you can reuse them! • Print Member Directory search results in a directory or a business card format! • Communicate with other SMCBA members using our new Bulletin Boards! • Respond to surveys or polls posted by the SMCBA! • Communicate directly with members of one of the SMCBA’s sections by subscribing to the section EList! As of July 1, all section members will be automatically subscribed to their section’s Elist, which operates like a “listserv”. However, if you’re not a member of a section, but are interested in that particular area of law, you can subscribe too (see instructions below)! Remember! The SMCBA Member Directory and other Member Center features are not available to the public, so don’t delay! Login today to change your password and update your Directory Profile (just click on the View/Update My Profile) NOW so that other SMCBA members can find you! For all the help you’ll need, see the SMCBA Member Center Cheat Sheet on the Member Center Welcome Page DISCOUNTED OFFICE SUPPLIES Office Depot is now offering SMCBA members discounted office supplies. For information on how to set up your account, log in to the Member Center, click Bulletin Boards, and look for the New Benefits Forum. The New Benefits Forum also contains information on discounts at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens and on Hertz rental cars. 2 Here-Say TAKE NOTICE To include your firm’s change information in this section of the Here-Say at no cost, email it to SMCountyBar@smcba.org. Canter Moorhead, Family Law is pleased to announce that Lauren E. Greenberg, Esq. joined the firm in November 2004 and that Jessica M. LeeMesser, Esq. joined the firm in July 2005. The firm continues to handle all aspects of family law matters and is located at 155 Bovet Road, Suite 480, San Mateo. Telephone 650.227.0700; Fax 650.227.0690. Mario Fausto, Esq. is pleased to announce the formation of Sayar Czarkowski Fausto, LLP. The firm’s practice emphasizes General Litigation, Business and Transactions, Venture Capital, Criminal and Special Education. The firm is located at 350 Second Street, Suite 5, Los Altos. Telephone: 650.948.6114; Fax: 650.947.0770. The Law Office of Susan Foley, concentrating on educational matters (including specialeducation) and personal injury, has relocated to San Mateo from Half Moon Bay: 3242 Countryside Drive, San Mateo. Telephone: 650.345.2300; Fax: 650.345.2302; Wesite: www. susanfoley.com. Donald Galine, John Frye and Chantel Fitting have formed a new firm, Galine, Frye & Fitting – the “Last Minute Trial Lawyers”. This firm is dedicated to handling trials for your clients, if you are unable to do so for any reason. The firm is located at 411 Borel Avenue, Suite 500, San Mateo. Telephone: 650.345.8484. Douglas S. Paris, Esq. has recently relocated to Central Oregon (Bend area/Deschutes County) and is available for contractual work in the area as needed. 9279 NW Oak Avenue, Redmond, WA. Telephone and Fax: 541.504.5478. The Hannig Law Firm LLP is pleased to announce that Alex Chung has joined the firm. The firm is a full-service law firm providing transactional and litigation expertise in the areas of business, real estate, employment, high technology and estate planning law. The office is located at 2991 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Telephone: 650.482.3020; Fax: 650.482.2820; Website: www.hanniglaw.com. Keith Jordan and the Jordan Law Firm have relocated to 1660 S. Amphlett Blvd. Suite 100b, San Mateo, 94402-2507. The firm practices in Criminal, Immigration, Juvenile Delinquency law; Telephone: (650) 324-3200; Fax: (650) 358-3945. Website: www.jordanlawfirm.net September 2005 SMCBA JUDGES’ NIGHT September 15, 2005 Pacific Athletic Club Use registration form provided in this issue or available on the SMCBA Member Center. 3 Here-Say NEW MEMBERS The SMCBA welcomes the following new and returning members: Meredith Bushnell Barulich Schoknecht Dugoni 231 Second Avenue San Mateo CA 94401-3903 Julie Cho Narayan Law Firm 1860 El Camino Real, Suite 439 Burlingame CA 94010-3117 Frederick Gatt Howard, Rome, Martin & Ridley 1775 Woodside Rd., Ste. 200 Redwood City CA 94061-3463 Kathy Huynh Narayan Law Firm 1860 El Camino Real, Suite 439 Burlingame CA 94010-3117 Maureen Lainez Bay Area Legal Aid 707 Bradford Street Redwood City CA 94063-1701 Kathryn Lewis Legal Aid Society 521 East 5th Ave. San Mateo CA 94402-1302 Simon Mazzola Quadros & Johnson 247 No. San Mateo Dr San Mateo CA 94401-2608 Mindie Romanowsky Jorgenson, Siegel, Et Al 1100 Alma St., Ste. 210 Menlo Park, CA 94025-3392 Jessica Steinberg Legal Aid Society 521 East 5th Ave. San Mateo CA 94402-1302 Janet Tallett Attorney At Law 3311 La Mesa Drive, #8 San Carlos CA 94070-4223 Eloy Trujillo Legal Aid Society 521 East 5th Ave. San Mateo CA 94402-1302 Jonathan Van Ee Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley 1001 Marshall St. Redwood City CA 94063-2052 Returning Members Trina Clayton Howard, Rome, Martin & Ridley 1775 Woodside Rd., Ste. 200 Redwood City CA 94061-3463 Pia McDougall Howard, Rome, Martin & Ridley 1775 Woodside Rd., Ste. 200 Redwood City CA 94061-3463 David Wessel Coddington, Hicks & Danforth Volume 35 Issue 9 555 Twin Dolphin Dr., Ste 300 Redwood City, CA 94065-2133 The August Here-Say contained in incorrect address for new member, Bethani Jackson. We apologize for the error. The correct information is: Bethani Jackson Attorney at Law 1227 Arguello Street Redwood City CA 94063-1207 Welcome SMCBA members Mention your membership and receive a 15% discount Offset Printing Digital Color Digital B/W High speed duplicating Business cards Letterhead Envelopes Mailing services Layout and design 650 697 7611 t 650 697 7611 f 650 697 3437 1570 Gilbreth Road Burlingame California 94010 www.colorprint.com www.colorprint.com 4 Here-Say MISCELLANEOUS NEWS NEW COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER Judge Mark R. Forcum, chair of the Superior Court Executive Officer Search & Selection Committee, has announced that the court has hired John Fitton to serve as the Court’s Chief Executive Officer. Fitton replaces longtime Court Executive Officer Peggy Thompson, who retired in March. Mr. Fitton was selected after a nationwide search to recruit the best possible candidate. Judge Forcum said the Court was extremely pleased to recruit an individual like Mr. Fitton who has “the leadership skills and vision to insure the court continues to operate effectively to serve the citizens of San Mateo County.” Mr. Fitton had previously served as one of Ms. Thompson’s deputy court administrators in the municipal court and as a deputy court executive officer from 1991 to 1998 in the superior court. Most recently, Mr. Fitton has served as Associate September 2005 Director/Assistant Professor of Student Support Services at Southern Oregon University. Mr. Fitton commenced his new job responsibilities in July. SERVICE LEAGUE IN NEED The Service League of San Mateo County is a non-profit agency that develops, coordinates, and delivers in-custody programs, services, and other activities within all San Mateo County jails. The Service League is in need of men’s suits, size 40 and over. Suits can be dropped off the Service League, 727 Middlefdield Road, Redwood City. The Service League will provide a tax-deductible receipt form. You can call the Service League at Phone 650.364.4664. ATTENTION SPANISH-SPEAKING ATTORNEYS La Raza Centro Legal and the Peninsula La Raza Lawyers Association have, for the past 10 years, sponsored a monthly Legal Clinic at the Fair Oaks Center in Redwood City. If you would like to volunteer please call Paul Cohen at 415.553.3403. 5 Here-Say Volume 35 Issue 9 This Could Be An Ad For Your Services Advertise in the Here-Say And Reach 1,200 SMCBA Members ANNUAL ADR PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE CALIFORNIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION COUNCIL October 14, 2005, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mid-Peninsula Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA Panel presentations by leading ADR experts will include topics such as: CALL 650.298.4018 REFERRAL FEE$ ★ ★ ★ Proposals to require Government licensing of mediators and other ADR practitioners The status of recent attacks on mediation confidentiality Public sector vs. private sector dispute resolution: what does the future hold? Interactive break-out sessions will include topics such as: ★ ★ Is the increasing sophistication of arbitration a healthy trend, or is arbitration becoming too much like traditional litigation? Will the court-connected mediation program model that requires mediators to provide their services for free become a permanent fixture in the dispute resolution world, or is it time for a change? A meeting of the newly-formed California Coalition of Community Mediators JOHN TOKER, Mediation Program Administrator for the First District Court of Appeal, will be awarded CDRC’s Don Weckstein Memorial Award, given for Outstanding Service to the Growth and Promotion of ADR, at a special lunchtime presentation. The conference will conclude with a networking session for members and others interested in shaping ADR public policy, including a hosted Wine & Cheese reception. For details please visit www.cdrc.net or contact CDRC at CDRC@mediate.com or by calling 866.216.CDRC. ★ 6 Here-Say EVENTS Details of all events available in the online Events Calendar at www.smcba.org FAMILY LAW SECTION No meeting in September See October 7 below for October meeting info. EST PLN/PROB/ELDER LAW Thursday, September 8, 2005, Noon – 1:30 pm San Mateo Elks Club, 229 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo Speakers will be Lani Blazer of the Public Guardian Program and Heather Ledesma of Adult Protective Services. The topic will be San Mateo County’s Unique Response to the growing problem of Physical and Financial abuse of Elders. This is a great opportunity to learn of the County’s unique resources which are available to identify and respond to Elder abuse situation Cost for the meeting, including 1 hour MCLE, is $25 for SMCBA Est Pln/Prob/ Elder Law section members and $35 for non section members. At the door, cost is $45. Your name must appear on the section list available at check-in to pay the section member rate. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon will be charged $25. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate those who wish to attend the meeting but not pay for the lunch. Please do NOT send payment in advance. Please do NOT send payment in advance. For more information, or to RSVP contact, Co-Chair Kitty Raye-Wong 650.591.7352. BARRISTERS Monday, September 12, 2005, Noon County Counsel, 6th floor Conf. Rm., RWC Courthouse September 2005 Contact Melissa M. Holmes for more information 650.524.0440. ESTATE PLANNERS’ ROUND TABLE Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 7:30–8:30 am Doubletree, Burlingame The Estate Planners’ Round Table meets the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact James D. Palmer, Esq. 650.367.1771. PENINSULA LA RAZA Wednesday, September 14, 2005, Noon 1017 Middlefield Road, RWC The next General Meeting of the Peninsula La Raza Lawyers Association will be held on September 14 at Noon at 1017 Middlefield Road. For more information, call Chris See Events on page 8 7 Here-Say Events from page 7 Morales at 650. 366.6789. JUDGES’ NIGHT Thursday, September 15, 2005; 5:30 – 8:30 pm Pacific Athletic Club, 200 Redwood Shores Parkway, RWC Join the SMCBA Board of Directors in honoring our local Judiciary at the Pacific Athletic Club! This is an SMCBA Members Only Event (no non-members, guests or spouses) and attendance is limited to the first 150 registrants. Cost is $45 for SMCBA members admitted to the State Bar of California prior to 1/1/2000 and $34 for SMCBA members admitted to the State Bar of California after 1/1/2000. See the registration form in this issue of the Here-Say. JUDICIAL SWEARING-IN Friday, September 16, 2005 SMCBA members are invited to Judge Gerald J. Buchwald’s investiture ceremony on September 16th at 4:00 pm, in the Old Courthouse in Redwood City. SAN MATEO LEGAL SECRETARIES Tuesday, September 20, 2005, 6 pm Radisson/Villa, 4000 El Camino, San Mateo The dinner speaker for this general meeting is attorney Vicki Yeley, who is also the SMCLSA’s Boss of the Year 2005-2006 award winner. No host cocktails at 6 pm; dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner price is $27 per person. Contact Maria Hernandez at 650.364.2833 or e-mail mchernandez1965 @sbcglobal.net. BUSINESS/BUS LITIGATION Wednesday, September 21, 2005, Noon-1:15 pm John Bentley’s Restaurant, 2915 El Camino Real, RWC Volume 35 Issue 9 The Business Law/Litigation Section presents a leading intellectual property expert, David J. Miclean, Esq., speaking on Protecting, Securing and Evaluating the Intellectual Property of Your Clients. This is a timely and relevant program for any practitioner involved in modern business law. Lunch is $25 for Section members, $35 for non-members, including 1.0 Hours Substantive Law MCLE credit. Your name must appear on the section member list available at check-in to pay the Sectionmember rate. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon will be charged $25. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate those who wish to attend the meeting but not pay for the lunch. For reservation, contact Melissa McCartney at Aaronson, Dickerson, Cohn & Lanzone by September 15, 2005, at 650.593.3117 or See Events on page 9 ADR SERVICES, INC. Delivering Consitent Results Through Creative Solutions ADR Services, Inc. is Proud to Offer the Services of the Following Neutrals on the Peninsula Hon. Margaret J. Kemp Hon. Dale A. Hahn Hon. James R. Trembath Hon. Aram Serverian Hon. Allan Bruce D. J. Bollhhoffer Wagner, Esq. gner gner, Over 140 Panelists Statewide San Mateo County Locations Available! For Scheduling, please contact: Dorene Kanoh, Vice President 450 Sansome Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 772-0900 Fax - (415) 772-0960 www.adrservices.org 8 Here-Say Events from page 8 mmccartney@adcl.com. Please indicate your lunch selection of the Angus Hamburger, Angus Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken & Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich, Roasted Garlic Risotto Cakes, or Grilled Salmon LAW LIBRARY TRUSTEES Thursday, September 22, 2005, 12:15 pm RWC Law Library Karen M. Lutke, Director. 650.363.4913 BARRISTERS BUILD DAY Saturday, September 24, 2005 The Barristers Build Day with the Peninsula Habitat for Humanity is Saturday, September 24. The Barristers are looking for 15-20 volunteers. If you would like to join them, contact Amanda Riddle at alr@coreylaw.com or 650.871.5666. If you are interested in providing a donation on behalf of the Barristers, please go to www. peninsulahabitat.org or mail a check payable to “Peninsula Habitat for Humanity” to Amanda Riddle at Corey, Luzaich, Pliska, de Ghetaldi & Nastari, 700 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030. All donations on behalf of the Barristers must be received by September 24, 2005. REAL ESTATE SECTION Thursday, September 29, 2005, Noon Radisson/Villa, 4000 El Camino, San Mateo The topic of this meeting will be “1031 Exchanges” which will be presented by Founders Title Company. RSVP to John Till 650.348.1216 make a reservation no later than September 22, 2005. Cost: $30 for Real Estate Section Members includes lunch and one-hour Substantive Law MCLE credit; Non-section members pay an additional $40. Your name must appear on the section member list available at check-in to pay the Section-member rate. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon will be charged $30. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate those who wish to attend the meeting but not pay for the lunch. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SECTION Thursday, September 29, 2005, Noon – 1:15 pm Mistral, 370 Bridge Pkwy., Redwood Shores The Labor and Employment presents Ina Potter of Trucker Huss, speaking on “Severance Agreements and ERISA”. Lunch is $25 for Section members, $35 for nonmembers, including 1 hour MCLE. Your name must appear on the section member list available at check-in to pay the Sectionmember rate. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the luncheon will be charged $30. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate those who wish to attend the meeting but not pay for the lunch. Please make reservations with Esther Chetcuti of Farbstein & Blackman by September 26, 2005 at 650.554.6200 or ehc@farbstein.com. Indicate your menu selection of Alaskan King Salmon, Turkey Club Sandwich or Pine-Nut Crusted Chicken. FAMILY LAW SECTION Friday, October 7, 2005, Noon Radisson/Villa, 4000 El Camino, San Mateo Jennifer Becker, a partner at Long & Levit, LLP, will make a presentation on risk management for family law attorneys at the October meeting. Ms. Becker will discuss unique risk factors for family law attorneys, tools for managing the risk, and what to do in the event of a claim. Ms. Becker has been a legal malpractice attorney for twenty years, has counseled family law attorneys in the pre-claim setting, defended family law attorneys in malpractice cases, and tried family law legal malpractice cases through verdict. Reservation information will be in the October Here-Say. ANNUAL ADR PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE Friday, October 14, 2005, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mid-Peninsula Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City California Dispute Resolution Council September 2005 presents its Annual ADR Public Policy Conference, Panel presentations by leading ADR experts and breakout sections. See notice on page 6. The conference will conclude with a networking session for members and others interested in shaping ADR public policy, including a hosted Wine & Cheese reception. For details please visit www.cdrc.net or contact CDRC at CDRC@mediate.com or by calling 866.216.CDRC. WOMEN LAWYERS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Friday, October 21, 2005, 6:30 pm San Mateo Marriott, 1770 South Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo Please mark your calendars and to join the Women Lawyers’ Section Educational Foundation for its annual fundraising event on Friday evening, October 21, 2005. 6:30 pm cocktails followed by dinner and live auction. The Educational Foundation will be celebrating its 10th year with its very own birthday party!! Many surprises are in store, plus plenty of silent and live auction items for your bidding enjoyment. Tickets are $65 per person; $500 to reserve a table for eight. Reserve now by mailing your check payable to “SMCWLEF” to Nancy Fineman, 840 Malcolm Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 You may contact Linda Noeske 650.593.3117 for further information. SAVE THE DATE! The San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association will host is annual Judges’ Night on November 2, 2005. Cocktails at 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm Dinner. Peninsula Golf & Country Club, 701 Madera Drive, San Mateo. Please mark your calendar now. Details will be provided in the October Here-Say. 9 Here-Say STATE BAR NEWS MEMBER SERVICES The State Bar’s new Member Services Center offers a toll-free number, 1.888.800.3400, for active and inactive lawyers seeking information about member benefits, services and regulatory compliance. ACCESS & FAIRNESS ONLINE SURVEY The Access & Fairness Committees of the State Bar of California are conducting an online survey seeking information regarding challenges faced by women, minority, older and LGBT attorneys in California. The State Bar is committed to ensuring that all California attorneys have full and complete access to every venue of our legal system. Specifically, the State Bar wants to ensure that none of its members are denied employment opportunities, or are treated unfairly because of their gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or gender identity. The last date to participate in this important online survey is October 1, 2005. The survey is located at http:// talkingpolls.com/go/access LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY The State Bar is offering free membership in the Law Practice Management & Technology (LPMT) section for the remaining months of 2005. LPMT is the only section exclusively devoted to the practical aspects of starting, growing, and prospering in your law practice. Among the benefits of membership, are • A free subscription to “The Bottom Line” (offering practical tips to further the knowledge of our members in law office administration, financial management, legal ethics, time management, marketing a law practice, office systems and procedures and law office technology), access to the Members Only archive of past issues, and the FREE MCLE offered in every issue. • As a member of LPMT you will receive discounts on numerous valuable products, seminars and services. Section members should check their mail boxes for ‘The Bottom Line’ newsletter containing a list of product and service discounts available as a benefit of membership: • Law Technology News (free subscription) • Small Firm Business (60% of cover price) • Glasser Legal Works • American Lawyer Media’s LegalTech • @Imaging • Abacus Data Systems • Capital Organizing Solutions • CaseMap/TimeMap NoteMap • CLASS law office software training and sales • Concordance • Fios • Hulse Translations • Internet for Lawyers (IFL) • Kohn Communications • Mellitz Training (25% discount on TimeSlips and Time Matters with training purchase) • Panda Legal Copy • Summation • TimeSlips • AmBusi • Law Biz • ILS - Imaging Presentation Partners • SLM Creative Designs • JurisPro Expert Witness Directory • Judicial ADR Volume 35 Issue 9 • Special offers & discounts from leading legal software and hardware vendors • Share and exchange ideas on law practice management with other members • Participate in one of the largest California State Bar Sections • Share and exchange ideas on law practice management with other members • Participate in one of the largest California State Bar Sections To apply for this free membership for the remainder of 2005, send an email to Edward.Bernard@calbar.ca.gov. Be sure to put your name in the body of the message and in the subject line put: 2005 LPMT Membership [San Mateo County Bar Association Members] You may also use the link in the State Bar News area on on the home page of the SMCBA website (www.smcba.org). This Could Be An Ad For Your Services Advertise in the Here-Say And Reach 1,200 SMCBA Members CALL 650.298.4018 10 Here-Say September 2005 SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS “No shows” and cancellations without 48 hours notice will be charged for any luncheon costs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 • Event details are also published on SMCBA website http://www.smcba.org/eventscalendar.htm • SMCBA events notices are sent to the Daily Journal and Recorder, published as space permits. the month preceding month of publication. • To include your event on this calendar, email SMCountyBar@smcba.org no later than the 15th of EP/PROB Elks Club Noon BARRISTERS County Counsel, 6th Flr Noon EST PLN RT Doubletree, B’game 7:30-8:30 am LARAZA RWC Noon JUDGES’ NIGHT Pac Athl Club 5:30 pm BUCHWALD Old RWC Ct. 4 pm SMCLSA Villa 6 pm BUS Bentleys Noon LIB TRUST RWC Law Library 12:15 pm SMCBA BOARD MTG SMCBA Noon RE Villa Noon EMP Mistral Noon BARRISTERS BUILD DAY BARRISTERS CORNER The next meeting of the Barristers will take place Monday, September 12, at noon at the Office of the County Counsel 6th floor. Contact Melissa M. Holmes for more information 650.524.0440. Saturday, September 24, 2005 is the Barristers Build Day with the Peninsula Habitat for Humanity. We are looking for 15-20 volunteers. If you would like to join us please contact Amanda Riddle at alr@coreylaw.com or 650.871.5666. If you are interested in providing a donation on behalf of the Barristers, please go to www.peninsulahabitat.org, or mail a check payable to “Peninsula Habitat for Humanity” to Amanda Riddle at Corey, Luzaich, Pliska, de Ghetaldi & Nastari, 700 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030. All donations on behalf of the Barristers must be received by September 24, 2005. THE BARRISTERS 2005 OFFICERS: President: Melissa Holmes Vice President: Amanda L. Riddle Secretary: Melissa Karlsten Treasurer: Paul Choi ABOUT THE BARRISTERS Membership is open to SMCBA members 36 years old and younger OR who have been in practice for 10 years or less. As of this calendar year, all new members meeting these criteria are automatically Barrister members. The group has traditionally performed philanthropic services for the community; provided a support network for new attorneys; sponsored special events for new admittees, community toy drives, volunteer services for Habitat for Humanity, etc.. We encourage all new attorneys to join us and reap the rewards of being part of this exciting organization. For more information on the Barristers contact Melissa Holmes at 650.524.0440 or via email at holmes@levylaw.net. 11 SAN O ATE COU M STANDARD PRESORT U.S. POSTAGE R AS S O C I AT O I N Y NT REDWOOD CITY, CA PERMIT NO. ZIP CODE PAID San Mateo County Bar Association 303 Bradford Street, Suite B Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 363-4230 / Fax (650) 368-3892 September 2005 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS E-mail your Ads to smcountybar@smcba.org. Payment and ad text must be received no later than the 15th of each month in order to be included in the following month's issue. Make checks payable to the San Mateo County Bar Association. See inside left of Page 2 for Ad rates. OFFICE SPACE SAN MATEO SERENITY: Several offices in a beautiful building all looking out on the 18th fairway of Peninsula Country Club. Secretarial space and shared conference and office accessories. Call Walt at 650-341-2900. Ad: 050807 SAN MATEO/BURLINGAME: 6 offices (3 2-office suites) available in prestigious legal building. Includes 4 conference rooms, law library, copiers, fax, common reception, kitchen and underground parking. Available now. Maureen 650.342.3523. Ad 050908 SEAPORT COURT, REDWOOD CITY. Office for rent in garden complex on Seaport Court. Spacious offices; beautiful view of the Marina; near restaurants; convenient parking; minutes from the courthouse. Secretarial area available or ask about secretarial service in the office. 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