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Litigators: Here is Your CLE!
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February 12, 2009
Hot Topics in Litigation
Program Features: Tort Law Update, 2008 New Case Developments, Time-Saving Summaries of New Tort Cases, Recent Developments in Federal Court, Implications of New Federal Rules of Evidence 502, New Standard for Preliminary Injunctions, New standard for Motions to Dismiss, and Dealing with Health Information Privacy Issues.
Join us for this must-attend seminar!
Register by January 15th for a 25% discount.
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Fuller Hall, YWCA of Oahu
Includes Breakfast
Available as a LIVE WEBCAST
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Big Island CLE!
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Summary Judgments & Foreclosures
With foreclosures on the rise, this timely program features Judge Ronald Ibarra speaking on Summary Judgment in the context of foreclosures. Judge Ibarra will be joined by local attorneys Robert Triantos and Francis L. Jung who will discuss the foreclosure process.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend the seminar by emailing mkmasunaga@aol.com or by calling 808-322-4844, ext 103. There is no fee for this seminar. Put it on your calendar today!
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Judge Ronald Ibarra’s Courtroom
81-940 Halekii Street, Kealakekua, HI
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Live Casemaker Training
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
11 a.m. at HSBA Conference Room
Live Casemaker Training
This wonderful benefit is your FREE legal research tool.
Bring your lunch & join us to learn how to log in, the differences between versions 2.0 and 2.1, and real live case research provided by the Librarians of William S. Richardson School of Law.
Please e-mail LCutright@hsba.org to sign up!
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CLE Update Seminars
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Nuts and Bolts 2009 Seminar
Four sessions available: Real Estate Planning, Real Estate Conveyance, Litigation in State Court, and Debt Collection.
Bring your lunch.
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the HEI Training Center
Available as a LIVE WEBCAST
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Women Rainmaker’s Event!
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February 20, 2009
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Fuller Hall, YWCA of Oahu
Marketing from a Women Attorney’s Perspective
Women lawyers identify “lack of time” as the number one obstacle to effective business development. In this interactive session, we will look at strategies to:
Identify Your Marketing Niche, Implement Strategies to Get on the ”Short List” ,Develop Strategic Partnerships and Effective Networks, and Prioritize and Leverage Your Marketing Efforts
Join us with our presenter from the ABA Women Rainmakers to learn, share, and “think-outside-the box” to find strategies to overcome obstacles to effective Business Development.
2:00 - 4:00 pm Program
4:00-5:00 pm “Wine & Cheese” Networking Reception
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Position Available
Administrator for Access to Justice Commission
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The Administrator will be responsible to the Commission for supporting all aspects of the work and programs of the Commission. The Administrator should be a self-starter, familiar with the legal profession and dedicated to the provision of legal services to the poor. The position will be half-time at the HSBA, funded on an annual basis by the Hawaii Justice Foundation. Great benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Click here to view a complete job description and various materials on the Access to Justice initiative.
Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume no later than January 15, 2009, to HR@hsba.org or by mail to: Hawaii State Bar Association Attention: Human Resources 1132 Bishop Street, Ste. 906 Honolulu, HI 96813
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Inaugural Week
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Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 10 a.m. HST
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Opening of the Hawaii State Legislature
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 10 a.m.
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The King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center Commemorates the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 5:30 p.m.
Click here for more information .
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YLD Needs YOU!!!
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Volunteer attorneys are needed for various YLD public service projects throughout the year. All attorneys are needed regardless of area or number of years in practice.
Contact the HSBA at 537-1868 to sign up for any of these public service projects:
LEGAL LINE - Volunteer to answer phone calls from the general public. Help your community with their legal questions. Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. all year. Bring a friend!
LAW WEEK (May) – Volunteer lawyers staff Legal Line Clinics to provide in-person free legal services to the community all over Oahu and the neighbor islands at various shopping centers and other public locations. Other activities may be planned, including a Law Day fair, workshops and other programs.
JUNIOR JUDGES - This project is designed to assist 3rd and 4th grade students who face tough choices to make the right decisions.
Click here for all YLD Projects and information .
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Section Connection
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Elder Law Section
Care Giving Options in Hawaii
Presented by Ho’okele Health Partners, LLC
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009
HSBA Conference Room
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Tax Section
Legislative Presentation of the Department of Taxation's 2009
Administrative Tax Proposals
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2009
Cades Shutte 12th Floor Large Conference Room
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Natural Resources Section
With Bin C. Li and Kamaile A. Nichols
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2009
HSBA Conference Room
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International Law Section
Investor-State Arbitration: Understanding
the Structure of an Expanding Practice Area
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Supreme Court Conference Room, Ali’iolani Hale, 417 S. King Street, Honolulu
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Probate and Estate Planning Section
First meeting of the year!
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2009
HSBA Conference Room
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The gavel is passed from the 2008 HSBA Board President, Jeff Sia to the new 2009 HSBA Board President Rai Saint Chu.
West Hawaii Bar Association at Teshima's Restaurant in Honalo, HI.
Seated, from R to L: Bob Kim, Margaret Masunaga, Vicki Kalman, and
Larry Cohn. Standing, from R to L: Bob Borns, Jeff Sia, Nolan Chock,
Donna Payesko, Jay Kimura, Susan Kim, Linda Cabulong, and Carol Kitaoka.