Events to
Ignite Change
Join us for inspiring events to
build a diverse legal community
The California Lawyers Foundation hosts events to connect, learn, and make a difference. Join us as we promote diversity, inclusion, and access to justice through educational seminars, networking, and awards. Let’s build a stronger legal community together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Judges & Politics: Law, Power, and Ethics – 2025 Public Town Hall Series
Multiple dates and locations throughout California
Learn about the judicial branch and explore how the justice system is designed to be free from politics and fair to all. You will hear directly from judges in each region and have the opportunity to submit questions in advance. The town halls are open to the public; registration is required. View dates, times, and registration links in this brochure and this brochure.
CLF Classic Fairways to Justice Golf Tournament and Fundraiser
April 17, 2025
The California Lawyers Foundation is hosting a first-of-its-kind mentorship and charity golf tournament helping to benefit the California Legal Pathways Collaborative, which teaches high school and college students civics and engagement and encourages them to go to law school. The event will be held at the iconic Pelican Hill Golf Club and Resort in Newport Coast, California, on April 17, 2025. Learn more.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) Legislative Day 2025
February 27, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The CLPC’s Legislative Day offers high school students a chance to experience the legal profession firsthand. Students will visit the California Capitol, hear from legal leaders including retired Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, and participate in interactive events. The day aims to inspire a diverse legal future. Download Agenda. View Photo Gallery. Watch Video.
California Law Academy Symposium Awards And Scholarship Reception
September 21 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC) invites Law Academy Teachers, Advisory Boards, Administrators and Volunteers to join CLPC for our symposium supporting and enhancing our law academy partnership for the ongoing success of our law academies and students.
Protecting Our Democracy: How Civic Engagement, Civil Discourse, and Election Integrity Defines Our Future
September 26 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion with former California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who serves as President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California. We’ll be discussing the state of our democracy and current challenges. We’ll explore ways how we, as a legal profession, can serve as a powerful force for positive change by promoting civic engagement, fostering a culture of civil discourse, and upholding the rule of law. We’ll also share special messages on election protection and election integrity from California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The History and Future of Judicial Diversity
October 1 | 12:00 PM
In 2000, the California State Bar released a twenty-year projection that found as the population of California would become more diverse, the demographic make-up for attorneys and judges was projected to be less diverse. As a result, numerous pipeline projects were initiated, and the state held its first Judicial Diversity Summit in 2006. Since that time, strides have been made in the profession. This program will commemorate where we started, share the ground we have covered through the California State Bar Diversity Report Card, and explore what has yet to be done through the Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness, the California Judicial Mentor Program, the California State Bar, and the affinity bar and judicial associations.
Speakers:
Retired Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte, Alameda County Superior Court, former member California Judicial Nominee Evaluation Commission
Elizabeth Hom, Program Director, State Bar of California, Office of Access and Inclusion
Justice Teri Jackson, First District Court of Appeal, Co-Chair of the California Judicial Mentor Program
Justice Victor Rodriguez, First District Court of Appeal, Co-Chair California Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness
Yun Xiang, Deputy Chief Mission Officer, State Bar of California
Moderator:
Judge Erica Yew, Santa Clara County Superior Court, President California Judges Association, member California Access to Justice Commission, Co-Chair of the California Judicial Mentor Program
Civics Engagement and Outreach
Educating Californians about the Judicial branch,
the role of lawyers, and the rule of law.