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📣 You’re Invited! Please join us for a complimentary and insightful webinar hosted by Judicate West: 'Fundamentals of California Workplace Pregnancy Laws and Practical Challenges to Eliminate Bias.' 🗓️ Thursday, November 6, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT 📍 Zoom Webinar 🎓 Earn 1.0 Hour of Elimination of Bias Credit 🎙️Judicate West neutral and member of our Employment Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/gwUacawp) Polina Bernstein, along with fellow esteemed panelists Stacey Brown and Shannon Clawson will discuss the interplay of PDL/FMLA/CFRA/FEHA for pregnancy related leaves of absence, biases that can impact decision-making, challenging questions on reasonable accommodation compliance, and common pitfalls that can lead to pregnancy discrimination and failure to accommodate claims in California. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e2FWGZvW #JudicateWest #CLEWebinar #EmploymentLaw #Mediation #MCLE #AlternativeDisputeResolution #EliminationofBias

We had a wonderful time hosting Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management SCAHRM at our Judicate West Santa Ana office last night. Judicate West neutrals and Medical Negligence Practice Group (https://lnkd.in/g39j3YzV) members Thomas S. Dillard, Esq. (https://lnkd.in/gzR9_83r) and Robert N.Dobbins, Esq. (https://lnkd.in/gq74C2a), along with esteemed attorney panelists Kim Valentine, Esq. and Kathleen Walker, Esq. led a dynamic discussion, sharing insights into the art of mediation. Thank you SCAHRM for the opportunity to sponsor this educational and enriching evening! #JudicateWest #alternativedisputeresolution #mediation #SCAHRM

We were honored to sponsor Judges’ Night for both the San Bernardino/Riverside and Orange County chapters of ABOTA last night. Congratulations to Judicate West Neutral Hon. Lon. F. Hurwitz, Ret. on his induction into the ABOTA - Orange County chapter, along with all of the other newly inducted members! We truly value our ongoing relationship with ABOTA and the organization’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, and civility in the legal profession. #JudicateWest #ABOTA #AmericanBoardofTrialAdvocates #AlternativeDisputeResolution

🌺What an incredible few days in Maui at the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Annual Seminar! The Judicate West team was honored to sponsor and participate in such an inspiring event full of learning, collaboration, and great conversations with friends old and new. Mahalo🌴🤝 for stopping by to connect with us! We are grateful for the opportunity to support this exceptional community. #JudicateWest #ABTL #AssociationofBusinessTrialLawyers #AlternativeDisputeResolution #ADR #Mediation #LegalCommunity

🎉 We are proud to celebrate Judicate West Neutral Hon. Lon F. Hurwitz, Ret. (https://lnkd.in/gWeZKSmR), who was recently voted into The American Board of Trial Advocates at the National Board Meeting held in Austin, Texas, on October 4, 2025. ABOTA membership represents a commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and civility in the practice of law. Judge Hurwitz has exemplified these values throughout his legal career, and now as a trusted neutral with Judicate West. Please join us in congratulating Judge Hurwitz and all of ABOTA’s newest members! 👏 #JudicateWest #ABOTA #AmericanBoardofTrialAdvocates #AlternativeDisputeResolution

⚡ From Resolution to Rockstardom! The Daily Journal Corporation recently spotlighted Judicate West neutral Robert Tessier (https://lnkd.in/gXu-BMT4), who rocked the iconic Whiskey a Go Go with his band Sustained! during ABOTA-LA's Battle of Barristers: Law and Disorder event. Robert joined a lineup of talented attorney-musicians for an unforgettable night of live music, friendly rivalry, and fundraising. 📖 Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/gBvNPu8A

✨ Empowering Women in Law ✨ Judicate West was proud to sponsor the Law.com Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Our Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Business Development, Rosemarie Chiusano Aubert, and Director of Legal Services, Jenna Ellis, joined more than 900 female legal leaders for three days of connection, collaboration, and growth. WIPL unites women across the legal profession to share insights, build community, and champion leadership. We are honored to support this inspiring event and celebrate the women shaping the future of law. #JudicateWest #WIPL #WomenInLaw #LegalCommunity #Empowerment #WomenInBusiness

It's that time of year again! Hope to see you all for beer, food, and wonderful conversations at this year's Oktoberfest Mixer! Thank you Judicate West for hosting us on Oct. 21 at 5:30pm. RSVP now at https://lnkd.in/gkyh27nD. Oh, and did we mention that it's free!

We are thrilled to see Judicate West Co-Founder Var Fox featured in today’s Daily Journal Corporation article for his generous support of Operation Helping Hands - Southern CA, the remarkable nonprofit founded by Kim Valentine. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Operation Helping Hands has grown from delivering 50 paper bags of food into a lifeline organization providing housing and scholarships for housing-insecure students across Southern California. At the organization’s inaugural gala on September 20th, Var pledged three-year scholarships for two community college students, the nonprofit’s largest donation to date, helping advance its mission to keep students in school and out of homelessness. Var’s contribution reflects our shared commitment to uplifting communities and expanding opportunities for the next generation. Read the full article (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/gfzJygvh #JudicateWest #CommunityImpact #OperationHelpingHands #DailyJournal #LegalCommunity

Judicate West is proud to sponsor an insightful program presented by the ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS TRIAL LAWYERS OF SAN DIEGO, 'The Neuroscience of Implicit Bias.' 🧠 Join Judicate West neutral Richard Huver (https://lnkd.in/gpwbTJR), as he explores the science behind implicit bias and how it influences perception and decision-making in the legal arena. 📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 🎓 1 Hour Implicit Bias Credit | 📍 Via Zoom ABTL members can register here: https://lnkd.in/gptPETz8 #JudicateWest #ABTL #ImplicitBias #AlternativeDisputeResolution #CLE #SDTrialLawyers