Mission Statement

To involve, encourage and support Bar Association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.

Calendar

Wed | Apr 03

12-1P

Estate Planning, Trust and Probate
Brown Bag Lunch

Thu | Apr 18

12-1P

Alternative Dispute Resolution
1.0 CLE | General

Wed | May 01

12-1P

Estate Planning, Trust and Probate
Brown Bag Lunch
News
Editor's Introduction
Mar 28, 2024
By Dave Winnett

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the philosophical observation that everything is in flux and constantly changing, memorialized in his quotation: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man.”

Presidents Message
Mar 28, 2024
By Scott Buell

From Greek philosopher Heraclitus to Mahatma Gandhi to David Bowie to Taylor Swift, the great thinkers and/or pop stars of their times appear to agree the only constant in life is change; and that change needs to be embraced head on. But really how much change is there at the Marin County Bar Association? We had a change in the Presidency this year, but we transition to a new President every year. Likewise, the make-up of the Board of Directors changes annually by roughly one third.

Mar 28, 2024
By Morgan Daly

Governor Newsom recently appointed Judge Kevin Murphy to fill the vacancy left by retiring Judge Roy Chernus. Judge Murphy had already been presiding over Department F as a visiting judge for several weeks, taking over Judge Paul Haakenson’s calendar while he was on leave. At the beginning of this year, he moved to Department K, and took over the felony case load from Judge Beth Jordan, who moved to family law. Through these assignments, he has already presided over half a dozen jury trials, and, aside from the fact that he instructs after closing arguments, by all appearances, the transition has been seamless.

Mar 28, 2024
By Julie Cervetto

On February 1st, 140 guests, elected officials, and Judges from the Marin County Superior Court celebrated the induction of our 2024 officers and directors at the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito.

Mar 28, 2024
By Marrianne Taleghani

Former Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye was the 28th chief justice of the State of California. As the first Filipina and the second woman to serve on the state’s highest court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye has paved the way for numerous women aspiring to pursue careers in law and the judiciary. Her 32-years of service on all levels of the state’s courts, including 12-years as chief justice, are distinguished by remarkable progress and policy initiatives that continue to shape the landscape of our judicial system. Her leadership and vision during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic were especially critical, resulting in continuing access to our courts through the use of technology.

Law Student Scholarship
Jan 12, 2024

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP—a litigation boutique in San Francisco—is now accepting applications for its 2024 Diversity Scholars program. The program offers scholarship money and mentorship to 1Ls whose background or experience would contribute to the diversity of the legal profession and have an interest in pursuing a litigation career in the Bay Area. This year, KVP will award up to $80,000 in scholarship grants, split among up to four deserving students.


Membership

Members who make time to meet with their colleagues at MCBA events gain value from local connections and stay current with updates in the courts. Marin Superior Court Judges often comment that the most skilled lawyers are usually active MCBA members.

Sections

MCBA offers Sections in 12 legal practice areas. Each Section provides continuing legal education (CLE) and offers networking opportunities tailored to its members.

Community

MCBA provides resource listings for community services including low cost legal services, attorney referral services, partnerships with community legal organizations, and mediation services.

Directory

Browse our member directory for member listings in numerous legal practice areas.

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