San Gabriel Valley
Bar Association
Previous Events
From Stress to Strength
Stress may feel like an unavoidable part of practicing law, but it doesn’t have to dictate how you think, work, or lead. In this engaging and practical session, Carrie Williams, MCC, ACTC, breaks down the neuroscience of stress and offers legal professionals evidence-based tools to reduce overwhelm, increase resilience, and strengthen well-being both in and outside the practice of law. Learn simple, effective strategies you can implement immediately to improve focus, performance, and emotional regulation.
September 11, 2026
Small practice: law office management and technology
Mr. Wong has served as President of the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County; President of the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association; State Bar Mediation Committee; Board of Directors, Chinese American Museum for the City of Los Angeles. As chairman of SCCLA's UPL Committee he tackled UPL statewide.
June 5, 2026
Accessing Public Benefits in LA County
Join Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA) for a presentation on the various public benefits programs available in LA County. Additionally, we will go over some of the different financial eligibility requirements for each program, answering questions about how income or assets may impact someone's benefits applications and amounts.
May 1, 2026
Social Security Disability: Do you know it if you see it?
Unlike divorce, death and taxes, can you spot disability? Do you know the four houses of the disability program? Gryffindor is not one of them.
April 3, 2026
Bias, DEI, & Cultural Humility
As the Executive Director of AYC, Michelle Freridge leads a mission centered staff of more than 65 employees and hundreds of volunteers, who provide education, employment, and social services to more than 6,000 low-income, immigrant, and at-risk youth and families, adults and seniors annually. She supports the Board of Directors and directly oversees the organization's finances, operations, fundraising, marketing, and program delivery including data collections and program evaluation.
March 6, 2026
2025 Family Law Case Review
Donald P. Schweitzer is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 30 years of trial experience. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pasadena's premier family law firm: Schweitzer Law Partners and is one of the most respected in the Los Angeles area. Attorney Schweitzer specializes in all matters of family law, including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence. He prides himself on providing excellent legal representation to his clients in all situations.
February 5, 2026
Retirement Planning for Attorneys: From Billable Hours to Golden Years
Tired of billable hours eating your life? Discover how to build a rock-solid retirement tailored for attorneys. This engaging MCLE session reveals smart ways to cut debt, unlock compounding power, diversify wisely, maximize ERISA-protected plans, withdraw safely, and avoid expensive traps like misleading IUL and "7702" schemes.
January 9, 2026
