San Fernando Valley Bar Association

10/07/2026

Join us this Thursday as we install Robert W. Brown (University of West Los Angeles) as the 100th President of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, along with other Officers and Trustees as well as Officers and Board members of the Valley Community Legal Foundation. https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=349119&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610

10/01/2026

Family Law! Hot Tips from Custody Experts to Assist Attorneys in Custody Cases. October 19. Easy Registration: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=354794&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

This program will go over some of the most important tips that family law attorneys should consider in custody cases. Panelists: Steven Weiss, Esq. (Reape-Rickett & Breddan, APC), Susan C. Rempel, Ph.D., Diana De Villiers PhD, and Patricia Salgado LCSW. Moderator: Gary Weyman.

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Anie Akbarian, Esq. (Akbarian Law Group, APLC), recipient of the 2026 San Fernando Valley Bar Association Distinguished Advocate Award.

Let's celebrate! Attend the 2026 100th Anniversary Installation Gala on October 8: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=349119&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

10/01/2026

Superior Court of Los Angeles County Seeks Experienced Attorneys to Serve as Temporary Judges, With Opportunity to Participate in the Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Mandatory Settlement Conference Program: https://sfvba.org/?pg=bench-bar-notes&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=152413.

The Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026; Court to Offer Trainin

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Bruce Albert (Albert and Mackenzie), recipient of the 2026 San Fernando Valley Bar Association Community Impact Award.

Let's celebrate! Attend the 2026 100th Anniversary Installation Gala on October 8: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=349119&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

09/26/2026

Appeals in California - What You Always Wanted to Know (Four-Part Series). P1: An Overview of the California State Appellate Process. October 14. Easy Registration: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=351988&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

Presented by David Axelrad (Horvitz & Levy, LLP). This presentation will cover the structure of the court system, the differing functions of the intermediate Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and the principal milestones of the appellate process, beginning in the trial court.

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Judge Greg Dohi (Los Angeles Superior Court), recipient of the 2026 San Fernando Valley Bar Association Legacy of Justice Award. Let's celebrate! Attend the 2026 100th Anniversary Installation Gala on October 8: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=349119&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

09/24/2026

It's . This one from the SFVBA 2024 Installation Gala. Don't miss the 20206 SFVBA 100th Anniversary Installation Gala! Register here: SFVBA.org/100th.

09/24/2026

Congratulations to skip koenig (Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County), recipient of the 2026 San Fernando Valley Bar Association Legacy of Justice Award. Let's celebrate! Attend the 2026 100th Anniversary Installation Gala on October 8: https://sfvba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=349119&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202610.

09/23/2026

We had a great time this past weekend collaborating with the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association on a self-guided visit to the Getty museum. We rounded up a few staff and a member for this picture. Super great bumping into members of both organizations throughout the galleries.