State Bar of California
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The Sections of The State Bar of California are pleased to present the 2017 Sections Convention – a networking and learning opportunity planned especially for California attorneys and legal professionals.
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Sections Convention
Friday-Saturday, August 18-19, 2017
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Spa
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
You can now register online for this program.
This inaugural event is the new platform for the State Bar Sections’ stellar programs and events previously offered at The State Bar of California Annual Meeting.
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36 Education programs -- All Approved for MCLE Credit!
The Convention agenda features timely education programs covering a broad range of legal topics and practice skills. Gain valuable insights from Dean Erwin Chemerinsky who will talk about recent cases before the California and United States Supreme Courts. Learn from more than 100 of the Section’s top speakers on recent developments, fundamental and advanced areas of federal and state laws. Earn up to 12 hours of participatory MCLE credit, including legal specialization in select areas, when you attend the full, two-day program.
Hundreds of California lawyers, judicial officers and legal staff in attendance.
Break away from the classroom setting to network and share your common interests. Receptions open to Conference attendees profile significant accomplishments of members of the Business, Family Law, Public Law, Solo & Small Firm and Workers’ Compensation Sections. Visit with a select group of vendors who will be on hand to exhibit products and services for today’s attorney.
Economically priced.
The Sections Convention registration fee is structured to make it affordable to attend. You can select either a Full Meeting Pass or a 1-Day Pass. Your registration fee includes admission to education courses, certificate of attendance for up to 12 hours of MCLE credit, electronic set of course materials for every program, and one complimentary 2017 Section membership.
Register Online Today! For registration questions call 415-538-2508. For information or special assistance call 415-538-2210.
Schedule at a Glance:
Thursday, August 17
Arrive in beautiful San Diego. Bring the family and enjoy the local sites.
Friday, August 18
- 7 a.m.: Convention Registration Opens
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Concurrent Education Sessions
- 12 noon – 1 p.m.: Luncheon with Keynote by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
- Evening: Section Receptions and Events
Saturday, August 19
- 7 a.m.: Convention Registration Opens
- 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Business Law Section Annual Breakfast Program with Keynote by Chris Cramer
- 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Concurrent Education Sessions
- 12 noon – 1 p.m.: Networking Luncheon
- Evening: Section Receptions
Things to do in San Diego on a Saturday night . . .
- San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum
- Legoland
- Gas Lamp Quarter
- Mission Bay
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