NEWS & EVENTS

Four of the five events on this year's chapter calendar are underwritten by Rimkus, Magna Legal Services, and Judicate West — and 2027 sponsorships are now open.

Third Annual Wine Tasting

ur Annual Holiday Dinner returns Friday, December 4, 2026. Mark your calendar — invitation and registration to follow.

ABOTA President-Elect Doris Cheng — ranked among the top 10 lawyers in Northern California — headlines our Fall Membership Meeting on September 18 in Ventura, with remarks on what it means to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Slightly longer version, if you have room: On Friday, September 18, the California Coast Chapter welcomes Doris Cheng — ABOTA President-Elect and 2027 National President — to the Cliff House Inn in Ventura. A trial lawye

The Chapter convened on February 18th at the University Club for a timely presentation by special guest Marshall Cole on "Understanding the Use and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field." Cole offered a compelling overview of how AI is reshaping legal practice — from research and contract drafting to e-discovery — while highlighting the ethical responsibilities lawyers must uphold when using these tools. He reminded members that AI brings both significant oppor

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended our Annual Holiday Dinner. The event was a resounding success. We particularly wish to thank our esteemed sponsors, First Legal and Magna Legal Solutions, for their unwavering support of our chapter. Congratulations are in order for Greg Ramirez, the recipient of this year's Civility Award. We are pleased to welcome our incoming President, Barry J. Reagan, our Vice-President/Treasurer, Armando Berriz, and our new Membership

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Location: Wine Cask, Santa Barbara $185 Per Person, RSVP by 11/30 Sponsored by: Magna Legal Services & First Legal Sponsorship opportunities available, contact Nadia@abota.org

We are honored to host the incoming National President, Jennifer Doan, of Texas, at our first meeting of 2025!