California Bar eJournal

August 2015








After years of discussion, the State Bar took a big step last month toward cutting the length of the bar exam to save money and improve efficiency.
Craig Holden
Craig Holden writes about why mentoring matters. A task force he appointed has come up with a bold proposal for fostering mentors in the profession. Lawyers are invited to give their input on the plan by September.
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  • U.S. Supreme Court
    UC Irvine School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky summarizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s term that just ended and offers some theories on why there were so many liberal victories. Don’t expect the trend to continue, he said.
    A new State Bar ethics opinion gives guidance to practitioners on e-discovery issues. Also, has the growth in electronic information has made the job of a lawyer harder or easier? Take a poll.
    Elizabeth Parker
    The State Bar Board of Trustees has named Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, former dean of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, as its next executive director/chief executive officer. She will assume her responsibilities on Sept. 1, and be joined by a new chief operations officer.
    Recently, the leadership of the Episcopal Diocese of California agreed to support the Campaign for Justice. The Bar Journal spoke with retired Marin County Superior Court Judge Jack Sutro about how he helped secure the unique partnership.

    Los Angeles attorney David J. Pasternak will serve as the bar’s 91st president. Read more about him and the incoming slate of board officers.

  • Foundation creates new fellowship program
  • CYLA: You have options for student loan repayment
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