Upcoming events

    • 15 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    SCCEPC for October 

    Charitable Planning 360: Strategy, Execution, and Community Improvement

    Presented by Mary Quilici Aumack of the Catholic Community Foundation and Brandon Rebboah, Partner at Berliner Cohen,

    This presentation will offer a comprehensive exploration of the latest philanthropic trends and vehicles, the transformative power of legacy giving, and how advisors can identify and engage the right clients.

    You’ll learn to:

    Navigate a full spectrum of charitable vehicles through real-world examples, discover the advantages of partnering with community foundations to simplify and amplify charitable giving, and gain actionable insights for integrating charitable strategies into your practice to drive meaningful, lasting impact for your clients and the community.


    MCLE credits The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit.


    • 16 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    10.16.25

    Competence - Prevention and Detection

    Presenter:   Ralph Boroff


    In this presentation, the speaker will be addressing mainly alcohol misuse and detection.

    MCLE Competence and Detection refers to a mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirement in California for attorneys to complete at least one hour of education on recognizing and addressing substance use or mental health issues that could impair professional competence. 

    About the Speaker

    Ralph Boroff graduated from UC Berkeley in 1970 and UCLA Law in 1973.  In August of 1974 he came to work as one of six Assistant District Attorneys in Santa Cruz.  During the ensuing 10 years he prosecuted several high profile cases including a number of murder trials.  In 1984 Boroff left the DAO to work for Melvin Belli's firm doing criminal defense, plaintiff's personal injury and defective medical products cases.  By 1987 he joined with Robert H. Ludlow Jr. and remained in associated practice  with Ludlow and others until Boroff's retirement in late 2017.  Boroff took his last drink on June 16, 1990.  E and J Gallo have somehow weathered that financial setback.  The Jury Room appears to be doing okay also."

     

    MCLE credits The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit with Competence and Detection Credit

    • 29 Oct 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    MCLE 10.29.25


    "Real Estate Hot Buttons: The Most Litigated Issues Everyone Should Know"

    Presenter:   Alexandria Kavalaris


    This seminar will touch on the most heavily litigated real estate issues that occur both during and post-transaction, as well as current hot topics in real estate, including the antitrust lawsuits leading to industry-wide changes regarding agent compensation, as well as the legal implications of the use of AI in real estate marketing and transactions. 

    About the Presenter

    Alex Kavalaris is currently General Counsel and VP of Intero Real Estate Services, a prominent residential and commercial real estate brokerage with offices throughout Northern California and Nevada. Prior to joining Intero, Alex was a civil litigator with a practice focused on real estate, general business litigation, and construction litigation.   Alex was a partner at the law firm of Ventura Hersey & Muller, LLP, which acted as outside counsel for Intero for many years.

    In her role as General Counsel, Alex provides legal representation to the company and the nearly 1500 real estate agents associated with Intero and manages the company’s overall legal strategy. A former lecturer for the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR) on changes in real estate law, legal requirements for brokers, and avoiding litigation, she also previously served on the Business and Litigation Executive Board for the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Alex is a graduate of Santa Clara University (SCU) School of Law and holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and English from SCU.

    Alex lives in Aptos and currently serves on the Boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County and the Intero Foundation.


    This MCLE is Sponsored by:

    Law Office of Cherish Om 


    MCLE credits The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit.


    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA
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    • 19 Nov 2025
    • 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom


    11.19.25

     

    Jury Selection - Pitfalls and Strategies

    Presenters:   Kelly Smith and Elana Smith




     

    MCLE credits The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit.


    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom


     Artificial Intelligence and Ethics

    by Michelle Galloway

    12.11.2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM

    This program will explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession and the ethical considerations that come with it. Michelle Galloway will discuss emerging applications of AI, potential risks, and the responsibilities attorneys must navigate to remain compliant with professional standards.


    1  MCLE Ethics Credit

    MCLE credits The Santa Cruz County Bar Association has certified that this activity has been approved by the State Bar of California for one hour of MCLE credit.


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