CAL-ABOTA Calendar

CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
November 2 - 7, 2026
Fairmont Kea Lani | Wailea, Maui
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CAL-ABOTA 2026 Trial Lawyer Of The Year
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the CAL-ABOTA Board of Directors proudly selected Joseph P. McMonigle of the San Francisco Chapter as the 2026 Trial Lawyer of the Year. Since 1962, this award has been recognized as the highest honor a California trial lawyer can receive. The CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded annually...
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EVENT CALENDAR

2026

Jun

Webinar: Try the Case, Not Each Other: Decorum Lessons from Both Sides of the Aisle
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026
12:15 pm
Los Angeles Chapter

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This webinar is now offered to members at no cost! Click register to sign up through Zoom. You will then receive an email from Zoom with the link to join the webinar.

Jun

Chapter Membership Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles Chapter

Jonathan Club

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Jun

Summer Dinner
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026
5:30 pm
Orange County Chapter

Balboa Bay Club

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An evening of great food, drinks, and camaraderie with fellow OC ABOTA members.

Jun

Chapter Dinner Meeting
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026
5:30 pm
San Diego Chapter

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Jun

Sacramento Valley ABOTA Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, Jun 15, 2026
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sacramento Valley Chapter

Sierra View Country Club

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The annual Sacramento Valley ABOTA Golf Tournament returns June 15, 2026 at the beautiful Sierra View Country Club! The Golf Tournament is an opportunity to support a local organization, Albie Aware Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and network over golf with your colleagues.

Jun

ABOTA Masters Golf Tournament with the San Bernardino/Riverside Chapter
Monday, Jun 22, 2026
9:30am
Los Angeles Chapter

Red Hill Country Club

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Jun

Sharing God's Bounty
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026
1:00 pm
Sacramento Valley Chapter

St. Philomene Catholic Church

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Join us for our annual event to feed the hungry and make a difference in our community. Your support is vital as we come together to set up and serve food, working hand in hand with dedicated church volunteers who bring hope and compassion to those in need.

Jul

Judicial Reception
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
6:0 pm - 7:30 pm
Los Angeles Chapter

Jonathan Club

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Aug

Daniels-Schonbuch LA-ABOTA Trial School
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026

Los Angeles Chapter

Loyola Law School

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Aug

Annual Summer Party and Legens of Abota Awards Celebration
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
5:30pm
Sacramento Valley Chapter

Del Paso Country Club

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Join us for our Annual Summer Party and Legends of ABOTA Awards Celebration! This year's event will be held on August 15, 2026, at the Del Paso Country Club with cocktails beginning at 5:30 p.m., and awards program at 6:00 p.m.

Aug

Annual Summer Party
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026

San Diego Chapter

Coasterra

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Sep

Chapter Membership Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

Los Angeles Chapter

Jonathan Club

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Sep

Judicial Reception
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026
5:00pm
San Diego Chapter

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Oct

Battle of the Barristers Whisky a Go Go
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026

Los Angeles Chapter

Whisky a Go Go

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Oct

Judges' Night
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

Orange County Chapter

Pacific Club

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Oct

Annual Chapter Business Meeting and Dinner (Members Only)
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
5:30 pm
Sacramento Valley Chapter

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Chapter members are asked to attend the Annual Membership Meeting which will be held on October 8, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The program will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Oct

Dinner Meeting
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
5:30 pm
San Diego Chapter

San Diego Yacht Club

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Oct

Flash Trials Program
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
2:00pm
San Francisco Chapter

San Francisco County Superior Court

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SF ABOTA’s Flash Trial Program is a realistic trial simulation exercise for young attorneys. This is a lifelike, low-stakes trial where the attorneys will be able to conduct a jury trial and nothing bad can happen!

Oct

Membership Meeting
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
5:30pm
San Francisco Chapter

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

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Nov

2 - 7

2026 CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
Monday, Nov 2, 2026 - Saturday, Nov 7, 2026

CAL-ABOTA Chapter

FAIRMONT KEA LANI | WAILEA, MAUI

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Aloha CAL-ABOTA Friends: We are thrilled to be returning to Maui and the Fairmont Kea Lani for an extraordinary conference week and to celebrate this year?s Trial Lawyer of the Year, Joe McMonigle of the San Francisco Chapter. Perched on one of Maui?s most coveted stretches of shoreline, the luxe setting of the Fairmont Kea Lani is an enviable tropical paradise. Wake up each morning to gentle waves lapping at the shore, swaying palms singing in the trade winds and expansive views of turquoise waters stretching all the way to the horizon. Only steps away from your suite is Polo Beach renowned for its golden soft sand, calm swimming, excellent snorkeling and tranquil sunsets.

Nov

James Otis Lecture Series
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
11:30 am
San Francisco Chapter

U.S. District Court

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Dec

Holiday Dinner
Monday, Dec 7, 2026

Orange County Chapter

Muldoon's Irish Pub

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Dec

Annual Holiday Gala
Friday, Dec 11, 2026
6:00 pm
San Francisco Chapter

Westin St. Francis Hotel