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| Benefits
of Joining the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association |
 The
San Luis Obispo County Bar was formed in 1963 and
is celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to
the legal community. We are proud of our heritage
and proud of our many years of service.
When you join the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association,
you have accessed a powerful network of attorneys
and staff dedicated to helping the legal community
meet the challenges of practicing law in the 21st
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| Reasons to join the
Bar |
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Professional Development
Keeping informed is critical to the successful lawyer.
Providing timely practice related information, such as
updates on the law and procedural changes in the courts,
is one of the key services the Association provides. |
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Opportunities to Expand
Your Practice
There is no better place to network than the County Bar
Association. Participation in Bar activities offers you
many opportunities to meet fellow lawyers and develop
new business relationships. Make yourself known by joining
a committee, or speaking at a seminar. The Bar also offers
you opportunities to develop clients through panel membership
on our Lawyer Referral and Information Services and through
arbitration and mediation opportunities with our Dispute
Resolution Services. |
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Increase Your Expertise
Bar Membership provides opportunities for judges and attorneys
to come together at social and educational events as well
as participate in the work of our law sections and committees.
Through participation in these forums, you will meet judges
and lawyers who share your interests and concerns, develop
important referral and support networks, hear a wide variety
of expert speakers, pick up helpful practice tips, obtain
office and staff management advice and help improve the
laws and administrative procedures which govern your practice
area. |
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Broaden Your Knowledge
Through a Variety of Educational Opportunities
Our members develop our educational programs. We take
great pride in the quality of our offerings. Whether you
are beginning your career, developing a new practice area,
starting your own firm or just trying to keep up with
changes in the law, the County Bar can help you gain the
knowledge and skills you need. Our monthly lunch seminars
feature speakers designed to help meet your MCLE requirements
as well as provide practical advice in your chosen areas
of practice. |
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Stay Informed
SLO County Bar offers a comprehensive website. The web
pages provide an excellent way to access information and
resources, as well as, acting as a portal to other vital
legal links. The Bar is open 24/7, where all of the activities
can be accessed through our website at www.slobar.org
The Bar Bulletin, the official San Luis Obispo County
Bar Association newsletter, is a definitive source for
notification of programs, events, and allows you to
stay in touch with the Association and the entire legal
community. The Bar Bulletin is published six times a
year.
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Help Improve the Image
of Lawyers
Gain valuable experience and show the public that lawyers
really do care. Opportunities range from LIRS panel member,
mediation services to helping victims of domestic violence.
No time commitment is too small and your help really can
make a difference in someone else's life. |
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Membership Discounts
Through your Bar Association membership, you can save
on MCLE seminars, the Legal Service Directory, memberships
to a local athletic club, and more. Coming soon will be
discounted insurance options. These savings can more than
cover the cost of your County Bar membership dues.
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To become a member of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association,
please fill out the Online
Application |
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