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.

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.

MESSAGE FROM NOCBA'S PRESIDENT

While it is our wish to be live with you again real soon, in the interim, it is essential for all in our legal community to familiarize themselves with Microsoft Teams and WebX, as it appears that much court business will be conducted utilizing these applications going forward.

To simplify our members’ learning curve, NOCBA was honored to present our first remote webinar this past Wednesday evening.

Over 40 interested parties attended this session, which dealt with the basic operation of these programs, though it was heavily focused on Microsoft Teams.

Thank you to all of the court personnel that made this event possible: Brett Howard, Darren Boyle and Jennifer Medina from the OC Courts IT Department and Nora Sanchez and Blanca Escobedo from the court’s administrative department.

For those unable to attend the webinar, we are happy to provide this unedited visual recording of last night’s event. Hopefully, it will answer many of your questions.

Of course, the night was not without issue as the various glitches and muting issues attest to. But these were soon overshadowed by the closeup of Judge Mahler’s eye brow.

All in all, however, the webinar was a resounding success, so much so that the Board s going to discuss doing another webinar in June!

Thank you for your continued support as we endeavor to keep NOCBA relevant during the Covid-19 crisis, and to always be there for you, our members.

Thank You

Jeff Kent

NOCBA'S BOARD ELECTIONS POSTPONED

With the advent of the Corona Virus pandemic, and the cancellation of most non-essential services and events, NOCBA has had to postpone the election to fill our two open Board Seats.

The candidates include:

Olga Geller, Deputy Public Defender

Scott Henry, Attorney at Law

Lisa Leversen, Private Attorney

Kira Rubin, Deputy Anaheim City Attorney

H. Douglas Whittemore, Private Attorney

We apologize to the candidates and their supporters for this inconvenience.

MCLE'S FOR NOCBA MEMBERS

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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

NOCBA ON THE GRAM

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NOCBA is pleased to announce that it has added Instagram to it’s list of marketing outlets. Heading up this move is Board Member Kim Wah, who also serves as host. NOCBA on Instagram can be found @nocba1.