The State Bar's government affairs activities include advocating and advancing agency policies, budgetary items, and legislative priorities; while ensuring positive and effective relations between the State Bar, the Legislature, and the executive branch of government.
The State Bar's legislative efforts help ensure the protection of the public in matters relating to the practice of law, to increase access to and improve the delivery of legal services to the people of California and to improve the administration of justice in the state.
The State Bar's Governmental Affairs activities are funded entirely through voluntary sources.
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Wada, State Bar Government Affairs representative, 916-448-4000