The Los Angeles County Bar Association - LACBA

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

This year's Dialogues on Freedom Program will take place on November 12 and 13, 2026. Dozens of judges and lawyers will volunteer in classrooms throughout the County, and meaningfully engage with students on the constitution, civic responsibility, and future careers in the law and beyond.

Volunteer: https://lacba.org/?pg=dialogues-on-freedom

10/19/2026

This week at LACBA Events! 🎉⁠
🗓️ Learn more & register at https://lacba.org/?pg=Events

10/17/2026

Presented by the LACBA-WLALA Joint Task Force on the Retention and Promotion of Women Lawyers, the “Los Angeles City Attorney Candidate Townhall: General Election Edition” was held September 17, 2026, at the Los Angeles City Hall.

The townhall featured a discussion with Los Angeles City Attorney candidates for the General Election on November 3, 2026: John McKinney, Deputy District Attorney, and Marissa Roy, Deputy Attorney General. The discussion was moderated by Natalie Samarjian, with introductions by Mary McKelvey.

Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/FtlJTwhZT_Q?si=PZL_7fgS7GE0bTfH

10/16/2026

The Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee issued its final report in April 2026, evaluating the following candidates for Los Angeles County Superior Court offices who will appear on the November 3 general election ballot.

Read the full report at https://lacba.org/?pg=judicial-elections-evaluation

10/15/2026

LACBA International Travel invites you to a cultural immersion in Morocco. 🇲🇦✈️ Our program will engage with local experts, scholars, and diverse professionals offering commentary on Rule of Law, Moroccan legal and political systems, international relations, history, architecture, and religion.

You do not want to miss the opportunity for cultural exchange while learning from a range of local legal professionals.

To learn more, visit: https://lacba.org/?pg=LACBA-International-Travel

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Madelin Velasquez is Executive Office Coordinator for LACBA, supporting the executive office team and assisting with day-to-day operations for the CEO and executive leadership. She also supports staff liaison duties for various LACBA standing committees. She has been with LACBA since May 2026.

Velasquez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of La Verne. She is the first in her family to attend college, and the first to earn two degrees. Her career has spanned legal, nonprofit, and public sector work, giving her the opportunity to support individuals navigating workers' compensation cases, homelessness services, public service programs, and incarceration-related programs.

As a first-generation Salvadoran American, Velasquez is deeply proud of her heritage and grateful for her family's sacrifices in coming to this country. She hopes to one day further her impact within the legal field, continuing her commitment to serving individuals living in poverty.

Outside of work, Velasquez enjoys dinners with friends and family, staying active at the gym, exploring new coffee shops, occasional spa days, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

https://lacba.org/?pg=lacba-hispanic-heritage-month-honorees

10/12/2026

Bring Legal Insights to Classrooms 📚️🏫

Attorney volunteers are needed for this year's Dialogues on Freedom program, on November 12–13 at area schools. Discuss the U.S. Constitution with students and explore how law shapes our lives. Volunteer to help the next generation better understand the rule of law.

https://lacba.org/?pg=dialogues-on-freedom

10/11/2026

This week at LACBA Events! 🎉
🗓️Learn More & Register: https://lacba.org/?pg=Events