WLA Events

WLA's Annual Judicial Reception will be held Thursday, October 21st, from 5-7 p.m. at Buona Tavola, 1037 Monterey Street, downtown San Luis Obispo. Come join us for a chance to meet and honor our local judges for their service to our community, network with other lawyers and eat some delicious appetizers. We will also play a Judicial Fact Treasure Hunt, announce our 2010 WLA Scholarship winners and swear in the new board. Program begins at 5:45 p.m.

Tickets are: WLA Members $30 advance purchase/$35 day of; Non-Members $40 advance purchase/$45 day of. Advance prices are good until October 15. There will be a no host bar.

Tickets can be purchased online using the link at the bottom of the page or by sending a check to WLA at P.O. Box 3918, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3918.

See you there!

MONTHLY MEETINGS:  
1st Thursday of each month;
Noon to 1:15 p.m.

September Meeting:

Transitional Justice: The Role of Law in Post-Conflict Societies

Following times of extreme violence, displacement, and mistrust, how do societies rebuild? This presentation takes a look at the uses and limitations of international and domestic law in upholding human rights, reconciling peoples, and establishing stable and just governance. We will follow examples from places like Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and the former Yugoslavia, and pay special attention to how these transitions affect women. Be prepared to think outside the box as we consider what justice looks like in a variety of contexts. Sada Andrews has taught International Law at Cal Poly, has an LLM in Human Rights Law from the University of London and has worked in Kosovo, India, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and other areas. This program qualifies for one hour of MCLE credit.

When: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 12:00 noon

Where: Pacific Capital Wealth Management, 997 Monterey Street, Third Floor

Directions: The entrance door is located mid-block on Monterey Street between Osos and Morro Streets. The door is marked "Pacific Capital Wealth Management Services." When you enter the foyer, take the elevator to the third floor. Upon exiting the elevator, turn right and follow the hallway to the large conference room.

Cost: Lunch - $12 (Please RSVP by September 1 so that we can order enough food);
        MCLE - $10 for WLASLO members; $15 for non-members
        Cash or check made payable to Women Lawyers Association.

Everyone is Welcome. RSVP is appreciated by Sept 1 so we can order enough food! The programs qualifies for one hour of MCLE credit.

For more information, or to make a reservation, contact:
Lisa Sperow at 709-9299 or esperow[at]calpoly.edu

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION:                          
WLA has supported the San Luis Obispo County Mock Trial Competition since its inception. The Competition pairs local high school student trial teams with volunteer attorney and teacher coaches in a mock trial exercise exploring current legal issues in the context of a mock criminal trial. WLA assists the program by helping to defray the costs associated with the program operations.