California Lawyers Association

The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is a member-driven, nonprofit, voluntary bar association established in 2018. It is dedicated to the professional advancement of attorneys practicing in California, serving a community of over 45,000 legal professionals. CLA acts as a statewide voice for the legal community, advocating on behalf of its members before the Legislature, Judiciary, Executive Branch, and the State Bar of California.

The association provides high-quality programs, events, and resources, enabling members to maintain expertise and build professional contacts. Its structure includes 18 Sections that cover various law practice areas, offering specialized educational and networking opportunities. These sections include Antitrust and Consumer Protection, Business Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law and Immigration, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Privacy Law, Public Law, Real Property Law, Taxation, and Trusts and Estates. CLA supports attorneys at all career stages, including a New Lawyers Section for those in their first eight years of practice.