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Do you have a passion for legal ethics? The is hiring a Senior Program Analyst to join our Office of Professional Competence — the team behind the Ethics Hotline, ethics education, and resources that help California attorneys practice law with integrity.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of research, writing, and public service. You'll field real questions from attorneys navigating complex issues — conflicts of interest, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law — and help shape the guidance resources attorneys across California rely on.

What you'll do:
→ Staff the Ethics Hotline, providing research assistance to attorneys on professional responsibility issues
→ Draft legal memos, advisory opinions, and educational materials
→ Analyze legislation, case law, and ethics authorities
→ Support the Lawyer Referral Service program and key ethics committees

What we're looking for:
→ 3+ years of professional experience in research, analysis, or legal environments
→ Strong writing skills and effective communication
→ JD, paralegal certification, or coursework in attorney professional responsibility preferred — not required

Salary: $104,308 – $139,079 | SF or LA | Hybrid (once/month in office)

Join a mission-driven team protecting the public and supporting the ethical practice of law in California.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4gC8n2A

Check out next week's Ethics MCLE webinar with Don Vilfer:

Join us for a discussion of California ethics rules and Federal laws related to eDiscovery for your practice! This class will cover the law and practical techniques for a variety of practice areas and cases.

This virtual webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 12 - 1 PM. It is eligible for 1 hour of Ethics Participatory MCLE Credit. Learn more about the class and register on our events page: https://buff.ly/dhk3mxu

Bridging the Gap is an excellent opportunity - don't miss it!

Bridging the Gap Conference - April 25, 2026 BTG

Next month, join Don Vilfer and Divya Dwarakanath will discuss the ready accessibility of AI tools to fabricate digital evidence in litigation and how it has led to a need to evaluate evidence with a critical eye. Learn about the tech and law related to digital evidence authentication and share eye-opening examples from real cases.

This presentation is eligible for 1 hour of General Participatory MCLE Credit. This virtual webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 at 12 PM. Learn more and register for this class on our events page: https://buff.ly/fOYverx

Advance your legal practice with our Mediation Certificate Program for Legal Professionals.
Develop essential skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective advocacy—key tools for today’s legal environment.

⚖️ Careers in Law Series: Special Guest AOC / Careers in the Courts

🗓️ Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 4–5 PM

Discover careers in the court system and Administrative Office of the Courts. Hear from clerks, interpreters, mediators, paralegals, attorneys, and judicial staff about their career paths, behind-the-scenes work, and tips for students pursuing law, public service, or JD Advantage careers.

🎟️ Register today: https://bit.ly/CourtPanel

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Join us Monday, March 2 for the annual Richard Crawford Pugh Lecture on Tax Law and Policy featuring Ellen Aprill, the senior scholar in residence at UCLA Law School’s Lowell Milken Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Law and the John E. Anderson Professor of Tax Law Emerita at LMU Loyola Law School.

“Tax Exemption and Fundamental Public Policy: Current Developments”
USD School of Law | Warren Hall
5:00 p.m. - Reception, Faculty Reading Room
5:45 p.m. - Lecture, Grace Courtroom

This complimentary event qualifies for one hour of MCLE credit and registration is appreciated at: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofSanDiego/events/richard-crawford-pugh-lecture-on-tax-law-policy-welcomes-ellen-p-aprill

Join us on February 27 for SDLSA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn! 🥗📚

We’re thrilled to have Lynn Prescott, CCLS from Messing Adam & Jasmine speaking on Calendaring: State vs. Federal Court — sharing practical tips and key differences every legal professional should know.

✅ Free for members
✅ Great learning opportunity
✅ Easy to register — just visit our site or scan the QR code!

Save your seat today!

On Monday, February 23, USD Law invites you to celebrate the release of Professor Lisa P. Ramsey’s new book, “Trademarks and Free Speech: Conflicts and Resolutions,” a top new release in trademark law on Amazon.

The evening will feature a panel discussion with Professor Ramsey, Ninth Circuit Judge M. Margaret McKeown, and DLA Piper partner Melissa Reinckens in the Grace Courtroom, followed by a reception and a book signing in the Faculty Reading Room in Warren Hall.

Registration is free, but required at: https://www.sandiego.edu/events/law/detail.php?_focus=102225