The public and attorneys have an opportunity to submit written comments about policy issues before the Board of Trustees. These issues may include proposals such as amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics opinions. Comments may be directed to the address listed on each proposal.
Note: each item below links to a full description of the public comment information.
The public and attorneys have an opportunity to submit written comments about policy issues before the Board of Trustees. These issues may include proposals such as amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct and ethics opinions. Comments may be directed to the address listed on each proposal. To receive notifications about public comment opportunities, email communications@calbar.ca.gov
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Source
Board of Trustees
Deadline
March 15, 2019
Contact
Written comments may be sent to:
Greg Shin Special Projects Liaison Admissions State Bar of California 845 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-765-1000 Email: Greg.Shin@calbar.ca.gov
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Regulation and Discipline Committee
Antonia G. Darling Chief Court Counsel/Chief Court Administrator State Bar Court 180 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2233 Fax: 415-538-2090 Email: sbcrulescomment@calbar.ca.gov
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Greg Shin Special Projects Liaison Admissions State Bar of California 845 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-765-1000 Email: Greg.Shin@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to standards for attorney sanctions
March 17, 2019
Office of Chief Trial Counsel State Bar of California 180 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Email: OCTC_Rules@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on proposed new State Bar conflict of interest policy
March 18, 2019
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on revisions to the Sample Fee Agreement Forms
May 1, 2019
Isabel Liou Office of Professional Competence, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 415-538-2020 Email: feearb@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise the Legal Specialization rules to reduce the size of the California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS) from 15 to seven members, remove reference to advisory commissions, update the rules to reflect that the meetings must conform to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and transfer certain responsibilities to State Bar staff.
May 2, 2019
Adrian GalangProgram AnalystOffice of Admissions The State Bar of California 180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105-1617 Phone: 415-538-2000Email: Adrian.Galang@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 12-0003 (Attorney Directory and Rating Websites).
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
May 14, 2019
Angela Marlaud Office of Professional Competence, Planning and Development State Bar of California 180 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105-1639 Phone: 415-538-2116 Fax: 415-538-2171 E-mail: angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov
Read More: The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 13-0003 (Ethical Obligations When Departing Firm).
June 17, 2019