Mission: The Santa Clara County Bar Association provides education and support to member attorneys, advances the local administration of justice, and serves the public by fostering improved public understanding of and access to the legal system.
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Mandatory Fee Arbitration
Established in 1990, the SCCBA Fee Arbitration Program provides a relatively fast and inexpensive procedure for resolving attorney-client fee disputes outside of the court system. It is considered one of the most effective and best run fee arbitration programs in California.
Judiciary Committee
Responding to the Governor's requests to evaluate individuals under consideration for judicial appointment, this committee undertakes with great solemnity its role in investigating, interviewing and evaluating prospective applicants to the Bench. Service on the Judiciary Committee is by application only, having met specific criteria and must be approved by the President of the Board of Trustees.
Conference of Delegates
Serving as the SCCBA's delegation to the Annual Conference of Delegates, this committee drafts and reviews resolutions for changes to the law proposed through the Conference of Delegates and ultimately to the California Legislature. The Conference of Delegates acts as a primary catalyst in the amendment to and improvement of existing statute.
2020 - 2021 Recognitions
Dianne Sweeney, Managing Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
2021 Salsman Award Recipient
Hon. Lori Pegg
Santa Clara County Superior Court
2020 SCCBA Jurist of the Year
Hon. Deborah Ryan
Santa Clara County Superior Court
2020 Mary Jo Levinger Woman Jurist of the Year
Steven Haley
Law Office of Steven Haley
2020 Professional Lawyer of the Year
Molly O'Neal, Office of the Public Defender
Santa Clara County
2020 Diversity & Inclusion Award Recipient
Hon.Eugene Hyman (Ret.)
Santa Clara County Superior Court
2020 Unsung Hero Award Recipient
Rob Nuddleman
Labor & Employment Section
2020-2021 Volunteer of the Year
Larry Jensen
Real Property & Business Law Section
2020-2021 Volunteer of the Year
Jaya K. Reddy
Barristers Section
2020-2021Volunteer of the Year
Neha Marathe
Family Law Section
2020-2021 Volunteer of the Year
Law Firm Heroes
SCCBA is proud to recognize the law firms who sponsor the membership of every one of their attorneys. This important support reflects the dedication to the broader legal community in Santa Clara County.
