CAL-ABOTA Calendar

CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
November 3 - 8, 2025
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CAL-ABOTA 2025 Trial Lawyer Of The Year
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the CAL-ABOTA Board of Directors proudly selected John E. Sweeney of the Los Angeles Chapter as the 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year. Since 1962, this award is recognized as the highest honor a California trial lawyer can receive, the CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded annually to a recipient exhibiting the best traits of a trial lawyer - excellence in advocacy, a distinguished career and a reputation for civility, ethics and fair play.
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EVENT CALENDAR

2025

May

Judges Appreciation Reception
Thursday, May 29, 2025
5:30pm
San Francisco Chapter

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Jun

Webinar: Unconscious Bias - The Law - What Every Trial Attorney Needs to Know
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025
12:00 pm
Sacramento Valley Chapter

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Bias—whether we realize it or not—plays a powerful role in the courtroom. It can shape how juries perceive witnesses, how judges rule on motions, and how we as attorneys interact with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel. This MCLE-accredited training is designed specifically for trial attorneys who want to sharpen their advocacy by recognizing and mitigating the impact of unconscious bias.

Jun

Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025
6:00 pm
Los Angeles Chapter

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Location: Jonathan Club LA

Please join us at the LA-ABOTA Chapter Membership Meeting being held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles. The evening will commence with a cocktail reception at 6:00 pm followed by the dinner and program at 7:00 pm. Complimentary registration is available for ABOTA members on or before Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Registrations past June 3 will be subject to a $50.00 late registration fee. ABOTA members may bring one guest, and the guest fee is $95.00. Members of the Judiciary and their guests may attend for no charge.

Jun

12 - 15

Young Women's Leadership Summit
Thursday, Jun 12, 2025 - Sunday, Jun 15, 2025

San Francisco Chapter

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Jun

Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, Jun 23, 2025

Sacramento Valley Chapter

Jun

2025 ABOTA Masters Golf Tournament
Monday, Jun 23, 2025
9:30 am
Los Angeles Chapter

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Los Angeles and San Bernardino/Riverside Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates invite you to participate in the ABOTA Masters 2025 Golf Tournament on June 23, 2025.

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 11:00 a.m. The Tournament will be held at the Red Hill Country Club in Ranch Cucamonga, CA.

Single Golfer Registration | $300.00

Foursome Group Registration | $1,200.00

Jul

11 - 12

National Board Meeting
Friday, Jul 11, 2025 - Saturday, Jul 12, 2025

National ABOTA

Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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Jul

Judicial Reception
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025

Los Angeles Chapter

Jonathan Club Great Lawn

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Judicial Reception: Beaumont Room/Great Lawn, Meeting & Reception 4:30-7:30pm (Jonathan Club Los Angeles)

Sep

Masters In Trial Program (09/03 & 9/10)
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:25 pm
Los Angeles Chapter

Zoom

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September 3 & September 10

Sep

Masters In Trial Program (09/03 & 9/10)
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:30 0
Los Angeles Chapter

Zoom

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September 3 & September 10

Sep

Annual Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
6:00 pm
Los Angeles Chapter

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Sep

SideBar Reception
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

Los Angeles Chapter

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Sep

Flash Trials (MCLE Program)
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025

San Francisco Chapter

San Francisco County Superior Court

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Oct

9 - 11

National Board Meeting
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 - Saturday, Oct 11, 2025

National ABOTA

Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, TX

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Oct

Membership Meeting
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

San Francisco Chapter

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco

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Oct

24 - 14

James Otis Lecture Series
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 - Friday, Nov 14, 2025
11:30am
San Francisco Chapter

U.S. District Court, 450 Golden Gate Ave, SF (tentative)

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Nov

3 - 8

CAL-ABOTA Hawaii Conference
Monday, Nov 3, 2025 - Saturday, Nov 8, 2025

CAL-ABOTA Chapter

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Nov

4 - 5

Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 - Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025

CAL-ABOTA Chapter

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Dec

5 - 8

National ABOTA Transition Meeting
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 - Monday, Dec 8, 2025

National ABOTA

Dallas, TX

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Dec

Chapter Meeting, Holiday Dinner & Auction
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025

Los Angeles Chapter

Four Seasons Beverly Hills

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Dec

Annual Holiday Gala
Friday, Dec 12, 2025

San Francisco Chapter

Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco

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2026 Calendar

Jan

OC ABOTA 2026 Installation Dinner
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

Orange County Chapter

VEA in Newport Beach

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