NORTH ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

"If you are looking for an organization which will help your career, the organization to join is NOCBA for networking, education and socializing."

Being able to connect with fellow members of the bar at NOCBA events who I also see in court makes the job that much more enjoyable

Since 2009, NOCBA has helped create a level of communication and camaraderie in the Orange County legal community that is not see in other counties

NOCBA has great benefits. We provide relevant topics for MCLE, give the opportunity for mentorship, keep you in touch with what's happening in our courts, and most importantly, throw the best Summer and Holiday parties ever!

NOCBA is a key stakeholder in our justice community. It is a unique conduit for Bench, Bar and Court Staff to share insights and ideas to improve our service of justice.

ABC'S GENETIC DETECTIVE TO APPEAR ON THIS MONTH'S ZOOMCAST

GENETIC GENEALOGIST CECE MOORE TO APPEAR

NOCBA is please to announce that Genetic Genealogist, CeCe Moore, will be our guest for this months Zoomcast, scheduled for October 28th at 6PM.

Ms. Moore is the host of ABC’s hot new docuseries, “The Genetic Detective.”

In her presentation. Ms. Moore will speak on familial DNA and break down for those in attendance the part Genetic Genealogy played in solving over 100 cold cases, many of them well known.

She will also discuss the roll that Genetic Genealogy played in capturing the infamous Golden State Killer.

Learn more about CeCe Moore’s work here.

And here

ZOOM LINK HERE

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83576075749…

Meeting ID: 835 7607 5749

Passcode: NOCBA

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am writing to you in this, the latest time of uncertainty to befall us, our friends, family members and colleagues.

Apparently, despite the promises of a cure, or at the very least a vaccination, neither of which are yet a reality, Covid is apparently on the rise here and elsewhere, back for a second bite at the apple that is our shared comfort in our seasonal routines.

Whereas we normally are heading into the holiday season right about now, transitioning from the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer to the ghosts, goblins and pumpkin spice of Halloween, Thanksgiving and eventually Christmas, this shared pandemic has thrown all of these beloved routines out the window.

For NOCBA, this has led to the cancellation of our annual Summer Soiree, of our in-person meetings and of our annual Holiday Gala, the singular event that for many of us marks the start of the Christmas Season.

CONTINUE READING

COVID SPECIAL!

HELD OVER TILL NOV 1 – ATTORNEY’S SAVE !/3 ON MEMBERSHIP PURCHASES AND RENEWALS

Renewing ones NOCBA membership, or Purchasing a NOCBA membership for the very first time, is now as simple as clicking on one of the buttons below.

Best of all, do so before August 31, 2020, and all membership purchases and renewals will be discounted by $25.00. That’s a one third discount over our normal, all ready low prices.

NOCBA SEPT ZOOMCAST SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD

FEATURED PRESENTER JESS RODRIGUEZ WAS JOINED BY DA TODD SPITZER

A record 64 people joined in on NOCBA’ s Zoomcast this past Wednesday evening to hear Assistant DA Jess Rodriguez discuss Mental Health Diversion Strategies.

Rodriguez heads up the counties’ Recidivism Reduction Unit, a program created by Orange County DA Todd Spitzer, who was also in attendance and who offered some introductory comments before introducing DA Rodriguez.

In his wrap up of the event, NOCBA President and event host, Jeff Kent, praised Assistant DA Rodriguez for his presentation and for the work that Rodriguez’s Unit, the Recidivism Reduction Unit, has accomplished in its short lifetime.

“It is such a breath of fresh air to have a DA like Todd Spitzer, who is open to these alternative resolutions in the appropriate cases,” Kent said.

If you missed the seminar, it is available to watch here.

“We are asking, Kent continued, but not yet requiring, that you join NOCBA to view these videos, and the NOCBA Board of Directors has extended our COVID pricing of $50.00 for the year through November 1, 2020!

NOCBA memberships may be purchased or renewed here.

In closing, Kent offered his thanks to all participating reserving special praise for Senior District Attorney Jess Rodriguez, and District Attorney Todd Spitzer. for their time, and insight and for the part they played in making this NOCBA’s most successful Webinar to date!

NOCBA CANCELS HOLIDAY GALA

COVID RESTRICTIONS MAKE CANCELLATION UNAVOIDABLE

Just when you thought this year could not be any more disappointing, comes the news that NOCBA’s Holiday Gala has been cancelled.

Covid era restrictions placed on the Brea Embassy Suites Hotel, the gala’s longtime home, prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages, the service of food, and mandating a socially distanced, maximum occupancy of 100, make gatherings such as ours our gala untenable

Be advised, however, that NOCBA’s Board of Directors welcomes creative work-around(s) for the now cancelled event

Share them with us at info@nocba.org.

Almost three dozen participate in NOCBA's most recent Zoomcast.

Almost three dozen members of North Orange County’s legal community, including court officers, attorneys and support personal, participated in this past Wednesdays NOCBA Zoomcast, featuring Cannabis Advocate, Christopher Glew, Esq.

Attorney Glew discussed “The Legal Weed Biz: From Farmer to Consumer, though his presentation was heavily weighted toward growth, cultivation and wholesale/retail distribution

The evenings Master of Ceremonies, NOCBA President Jeff Kent, kept the Zoomcast moving along smoothly while juggling his duties’ as host, chief information officer and NOCBA’s cheerleader- in- chief.

If for whatever reason you could not attend the Zoomcast, Attorney Glew’s presentation is available for replay here.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Two steps forward, and three steps backward. It looks like we are having some difficulties taming this COVID beast, but I am confident we will get this under control.

In the meantime, we unfortunately have to cancel our Summer Soiree this year! I will miss seeing you all, and we will be back bigger and better with the Holiday Party!

NOCBA’s board of directors, and officers are still meeting by zoom, and trying to come up with great webinars to bring to you since the live meetings are still on hold.

We have had two great meetings so far; one with the help of our wonderful OC Court staff about Technology in the Courtroom, and a second one by attorney Meldie Moore on

SOiree BItes THe DUst

COVID NECESSITATES CHANGE

With the resurgence of Covid 19, and the greater restrictions being suggested to insure the public’s health, we are saddened to announce that we must cancel this years Summer Soiree,

For a time, when Covid infections seemed to be decreasing, we had hoped to be able to go forward with our annual tradition, albeit in a possible different format. But now this will not be happening.

Over the past few years, the Soiree has become the go-to for NOCBA’s overworked legal community to “break up the stress and monotony of summer and let their hair down.”

I guess we’ll all have to find another way this summer.

But until we see you all again, stay safe and stay well

NOCBA'S SUCCESSFUL 2ND ZOOMCAST

NOCBA resumed monthly meetings last night with a virtual program presented by Attorney Meldie Moore Esq.

Over two dozen attorneys, sponsors, judges and support personal joined via Zoom.

“I am so pleased that NOCBA’s 2nd Webinar was so well received,” commented NOCBA President, Jeff Kent, “and would again thank Meldie Moore for her insights into the School Discipline System!

I expect that I will have an answer soon about the July Summer Soiree and will pass this along as soon as the decision has been made.

Hopefully we can soon begin transitioning to a mix of in-person and Zoom Cast meetings!,” Kent concluded.

NOCBA'S SUCCCESSFUL FIRST WeBINAR

Close to 40 attorneys, bench officers and tech support professionals participated last night in NOCBA’s Remote Webinar on the use of “Tech in the Courtroom.”

Leading the discussion was OC Courts IT Solutions Architect Darren Boyle who briefed those in attendance on the use of Microsoft Teams and WebX, the two video conferencing applications currently used by Orange County Superior Courts.

Joining Mr Boyle was Jennifer Medina, OC Courts IT Manager of End User Support and Nora Sanchez and Blanca Escobedo from the court’s administrative department.

MCLE'S FOR NOCBA MEMBERS

ADMIN

NOCBA, a California State Bar approved MCLE provider, offers members in good standing a convenient, cost-effective method of fulfilling MCLE requirements.

MCLE credits may be earned by attendance at most of NOCBA’s monthly meetings and by participation in the instructional portion of that program.

SPONSOR NOCBA

Jeff Kent

NOCBA President

NOCBA Sponsorship entitles you to attend our regularly scheduled monthly meetings, and to network with the attorneys, judges and court staff present.

Additionally, Sponsors’ logo and website will be promoted via the NOCBA.org website.

For more information re the benefits of sponsorship, contact NOCBA President Jeff Kent here.

For payment information, click the link below or contact NOCBA Treasurer Lorrie Walton here.

PURCHASE ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP