The State Bar of California 845 South Figueroa Street Boardroom, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 www.calbar.ca.gov
Thursday, July 20, 2023—Friday, July 21, 2023 2:30 p.m.—
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The Board of Trustees meeting will commence in open session at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The full Board of Trustees will commence in open session at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023. Public comment is heard at the start of the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Open Session
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Approval of 2023 Budget Spend Down Plan Regarding Lawyer Assistance Program Fund and Legislative Activities Fund — Withdrawn
100 REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
101
Audit Committee Report of Action Taken by Audit Committee on Behalf of Board of Trustees Regarding Annual Financial Statement Audit Including Legal Services Trust Fund Report (Shelby)
Update Regarding State Bar Rule Related to Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation In-Person Candidate Interviews (Rule 7.52), Update on Assignment of Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commissioners (Rule 7.40), and Recommendation for Additional 2023 Funding (Gramme)
Proposed Rule Amendments Based on Recommendations by the California Civility Task Force (Rule of Court 9.7 and Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2, 8.4, and New Rule 8.4.2): Return from Public Comment and Request for Approval (Doherty)
Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Minimum Continuing Legal Education – Attorney Required Activities and Rules for Providers: Return from Public Comment and Request for Approval (Rahimitabar/Ongiri)
Proposed Amendments to California Rules of Court Related to State Bar Court Judges and Nominations and Appointments of State Bar Trustees (Rules 9.11 and 9.90): Request to Circulate for Public Comment (Davtyan/Dewar)
Proposed Changes to Conflict of Interest Code for the Board of Trustees of the State Bar of California: Request for Approval to Submit to Supreme Court (Davtyan/Dewar)
Approval of May 18–19, 2023, Closed Session Minutes
7000 Miscellaneous
7001
Discussion Regarding Audit of Closed Office of Chief Trial Counsel Files
*Closed pursuant to Government Code §§ 11126(a)(1) and 11126(c)(2).
7002
Discussion Regarding Special Audit Committee Directed Audit of Closed Office of Chief Trial Counsel Files
*Closed pursuant to Government Code §§ 11126(a)(1) and 11126(c)(2).
7003
Discussion Regarding Sale Price and Terms and Leasing Price and Terms for 180 Howard Street, San Francisco
*Closed pursuant to Government Code § 11126(c)(7).
7004
Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
*Closed due to significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 11126(e)(2)(B)(i): 2 cases
7005
Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
*Closed due to initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 11126(e)(2)(C):1 case
Adjourn
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to observe and address this meeting should notify Louisa Ayrapetyan at 213-765-1375. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations at this meeting.
Questions regarding any agenda item should be directed to BoardSecretary Louisa Ayrapetyan at 213-765-1375 or Chair Ruben Duran at 415-538-2300, the State Bar of California, 845 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Board members are requested to notify the secretary as early as possible in advance of the meeting if they wish to remove any item(s) from the consent agenda.
