Upcoming Events & Programs

Lunch with Presiding Judge Julie A. Emede and Supervising Civil Judge Evette D. Pennypacker
Wednesday, January 22nd from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Il Fornaio - Dolce Private Dining Room - entrance is through the Westin San Jose Hotel at 302 S. Market Street

Get to know your judicial officers. This is an informal meet and greet opportunity with Presiding Judge Julie A. Emede and Civil Division Supervising Judge Evette D. Pennypacker. This event is open to all attorneys - both plaintiff and defense. While general procedural questions can be discussed, Rules of Professional Conduct and the Judicial Canons prohibit any discussion of specific cases currently before the court.

RSVP - Space is limited.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 0.5 MCLE credit.

The event is generously sponsored by:

Live Webinars for Participatory CLE

Implicit Bias

Thursday, January 23rd at 12 p.m.

Hon. Paul Herbert (Ret.) on Implicit Bias

RSVP - Implicit Bias: Description TBA

With a legal career spanning more than four decades, Hon. Paul D. Herbert (Ret.) has earned a stellar reputation as a seasoned jurist and effective settlement judge, marked by a keen understanding of the law and a passion for resolving complex legal matters.His diverse legal background encompasses extensive trial practice, appellate work, and a comprehensive understanding of both plaintiff and defense perspectives in civil litigation.

Judge Herbert was appointed as a Judge of the Alameda County Superior Court in 2013. During his tenure, Judge Herbert served in a variety of civil and criminal assignments, including five years as a Civil Direct Calendar Judge. In 2024, Judge Herbert retired from the bench and joined ADR Services, Inc. to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and referee. Drawing upon his extensive settlement experience in the courtroom, he now focuses on fostering collaborative solutions and resolving disputes in all civil case types.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Implicit Bias MCLE credit.

General / Ethics

Wednesday, January 29th at 2:45 p.m.

42nd Annual What's New in Tort & Trial
The Year 2024 in Review

RSVP - What's New in Tort & Trial

Join us on January 29, 2025 for the 42nd Annual What's New in Tort & Trial. Once again, the seminar will be virtual. This continues to be a must attend seminar if your practice includes ANY plaintiff or defense civil cases.

What New in Tort & Trial is a comprehensive review of the new 2024 judicial decisions that affect tort liability and civil procedure in year 2025 and beyond. This is a free program for all 2025 SCCTLA members, Lincoln Law students, and the Judiciary. Non-members pay $150. You may renew or register for 2025 membership here.

Seminar Presenters: Anne Kepner, Kirsten Fish, Mark Davis, Val McGinty and Jeremy Robinson

The 42nd Annual What's New in Tort & Trial program starts at 2:45 pm.

This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. This MCLE is approved for 2 general/2 appellate and 1 ethics credit.

This is a joint venture with other TLA organizations and CAOC. CLE credit will be provided by CAOC.

Ethics

Tuesday, February 11th at 12 p.m.

Anne Lawlor Goyette on Ethics and the Mediation Process

RSVP - Ethics and the Mediation Process: Description TBA

Anne Lawlor Goyette is a neutral with Signature Resolution. She graduated from Santa Clara University Law School and joined a large San Francisco law firm in 1988. She serves as a mediator, special master, referee, and arbitrator. Her practice primarily addresses complex disputes involving construction, real estate, insurance and related claims, as well as business, employment and personal injury/ wrongful death matters in California. She also mediates hundreds of medical product cases nationwide.

SCCTLA is an approved CLE provider. This event is approved for 1.0 Ethics MCLE credit.

Self-Study CLE Videos

Visit the archive for self-study videos. The following videos are available for on-demand viewing. Upon completion, please notify SCCTLA for your Certificate of Completion. It is up to the attorney to self report the credit hours to the CA State Bar.

41st Annual What's New in Tort & Trial

A comprehensive review of more than 500 cases from 2023 that affect tort liability and civil procedure in the year 2024 and beyond. The 2024 program was recorded on January 24, 2024 and presented by: Anne Kepner, Kirsten Fish, Mark Davis, Val McGinty and Michael Penn. This is a must view video if your practice includes ANY plaintiff or defense civil cases.

For a copy of the syllabus, click here. To view the program, click here. Note, self-study credit is not available for this program.

About SCCTLA

Providing members with continuing legal education, social and professional networking opportunities.

Mission Statement: The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing members with continuing legal education, networking & involvement with the local bench, providing the community with fair access to the justice system & promoting a positive image of Trial Lawyers.

SCCTLA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.