CCCBA Sections

This section promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as an accessible, effective, faster and more economical means of resolving most disputes.

The Appellate section works to improve appellate advocacy and hosts periodic MCLE seminars to enrich members’ understanding of the appellate process and issues.

This section supports attorneys who practice in bankruptcy court and non-attorneys who provide support to the bankruptcy bar. MCLE events are held three to five times per year and feature bankruptcy judges and trustees, attorneys and other professionals.

Attorneys with fewer than ten years of practice are automatically enrolled in this section, which promotes networking, education and mentoring opportunities.

This section provides the latest information on issues facing business lawyers (whether outside counsel or in-house counsel) and provides a basis for corporations taking advantage of the many new initiatives for business growth and development.

The Criminal Law section's goal is to provide practical assistance to criminal defense attorneys in motions, trial practice, and case management. Lunchtime MCLE meetings offer continuing education on such topics as new statutes, case law and technology.

CCCBA’s newest section is designed to support attorneys who live or work in East Contra Costa County. If you are interested in section leadership, please contact Anne Wolf awolf@cccba.org.

The Elder Law section keeps attorneys informed about Elder Law issues and presents monthly Conservatorship Workshops as a joint project with the Superior Court.

With members representing both employees and employer/management, this section offers MCLE events and legal aid workshops.

The Estate Planning & Probate section is known for its annual Probate Bench Luncheon in January and annual Estate Planning Symposium in the spring. It holds numerous programs for practicing attorneys, private professional fiduciaries, accounting practitioners, trust officers and law students all year long.

The Family Law Section has a long and respected history with the court. Members are invited to monthly educational seminars and receive early notification of changes in rules or practice requirements in family law departments. The annual State of the Court meeting and programs with local family law judges are highlights of the year.

The IP Section is on the cutting edge of changes in the law that impact all areas of business. Members meet approximately eight times each year to learn, share, network and strengthen their expertise in IP.

The Juvenile Law section provides brown bag lunch MCLE programs on topics such as case law and statutory reviews, techniques on interviewing children, immigration laws and their effect on dependent children, and recognizing and treating substance abuse.

Section members can expand their law school education in significant ways that serve the community and yield practical legal experience.

This section provides a forum for civil trial attorneys to hone their advocacy skills, socialize with fellow attorneys and expand their professional network.

Members enjoy monthly breakfast MCLE programs and networking activities related to various aspects of real estate law.

The Senior Section was formed in January 2019 to serve the interests of the senior attorneys of the CCCBA. Events include Law Day and other educational and social events throughout the year.

The Solo Practice & Small Firm Practice section provides opportunities for sole practitioners to enjoy camaraderie, networking, and exchange practice management information. The section hosts regular breakfast meetings for its members and organizes other social and MCLE activities.

This section’s members meet regularly with tax agency leaders, skilled practitioners and legal scholars to discuss changes in tax laws and administration.

With attorneys practicing in all areas of the law, this section furthers the advancement of women in the legal profession and the judiciary.

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