The State Bar of California announced today that a judge has nominated former U.S. District Court Chief Magistrate Judge Edward A. Infante as the arbitrator to resolve a lawsuit brought by its former executive director.

The State Bar of California today announces that it has hired prominent trial firm Hueston Hennigan LLP to represent it in the suit filed by its former Executive Director Joseph Dunn.    

The public is invited to speak to the State Bar of California’s Rules Revision Commission on Feb. 3 about proposed changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct regarding the special responsibilities of criminal prosecutors.

The State Bar of California announced today that it is broadening efforts to collect money owed by disciplined attorneys. 

The Board of Trustees for the State Bar of California adopted a budget for 2016-2018 today that includes a 6.2 percent reduction in expenditures for this year.

Candidates are sought to serve as State Bar Court judges. One Review Department and two Hearing Department judge positions are being filled.

The State Bar is pleased to announce new grants to provide legal services that help prevent foreclosure and foster community redevelopment for low-income Californians. 

 The State Bar of California’s Governance in the Public Interest Task Force will meet Thursday, Feb. 25, in San Francisco, to learn about how other State Bars and regulatory agencies are organized and governed. 

The State Bar Court Review Department has recommended disbarment for Los Angeles attorney Gene Wook Choe for misconduct that included collecting $258,400 in illegal advanced fees for loan modification services.

The State Bar of California’s Governance in the Public Interest Task Force today heard from six experts on the structure and functioning of lawyer and other professional organizations.