Upcoming Events

From Stress to Strength: Practical Tools to Reduce Stress in Life and the Law (Wellness Competence MCLE)
May
18

From Stress to Strength: Practical Tools to Reduce Stress in Life and the Law (Wellness Competence MCLE)

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Carrie Williams of RainShadow Coaching leads an interactive workshop on mitigating stress and transforming it into a source of strength. Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, Carrie explores what stress really is, how it affects the brain and body, and how legal professionals can prevent, reduce, and even leverage stress to their advantage. Participants will leave with immediately applicable techniques to calm the reactive brain, regain composure in tense moments, and set healthy boundaries with clients and boards.

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Mar
25

WLVC 2026 Spring Mixer

Join us for a fun evening filled with networking and connection with fellow Ventura County legal professionals.

​This event is open to everyone, including non-members. The event is free to attend, but we request that you RSVP below.

​Renew your WLVC membership here: https://www.wlvc.org/event-registration/2026-wlvc-membership

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AI Advantage for Lawyers: Practical Tools, Ethical Guardrails, and ROI (Technology MCLE Credit)
Jan
20

AI Advantage for Lawyers: Practical Tools, Ethical Guardrails, and ROI (Technology MCLE Credit)

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Daya Naef of The Success Partner discusses how AI is reshaping legal practice, with real examples and tools you can use today. Learn about the business case for AI, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for integrating AI into your workflow. No jargon, just actionable takeaways.

This MCLE qualifies for 1 Technology Credit.

Daya Naef is the CEO and Head Coach at The Success Partner. At The Success Partner, Ms. Naef specialize in guiding lawyers, and law firms towards exponential growth while ensuring the retention and fulfillment of the firm’s mission. With Ms. Naef’s guidance and coaching, attorneys have achieved remarkable successes, including starting their own firms, securing multimillion dollar contracts, receiving promotions, and earning raises and bonuses.


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2025 Appellate Justice Reception
Oct
8

2025 Appellate Justice Reception

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This biennial event convenes the appellate justices of the California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Six, for a unique opportunity to engage in conversation directly with the Court on important legal topics relevant to your practice and the broader legal community. This event includes a panel discussion, followed by a question and answer session open to audience members. The panel discussion will address such topics as the state of legal practice in Ventura County, guidance from the justices to improve your appellate strategy and presentation, insights on how the justices think about the cases that come before the Court and what they look for from the attorneys presenting them, the Court’s perspective on the most pressing legal issues facing Ventura’s legal community and the community at large, and other trends and topics in the law as observed at the appellate level.

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Earning Capacity v. Expected Earnings: What is the Difference?
Jul
11

Earning Capacity v. Expected Earnings: What is the Difference?

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Forensic Economic Services LLC delves into the differences between earning capacity and expected earnings, focusing on their significance in legal contexts and the evolving legal standards surrounding them.


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Fraudulent Concealment for Legal Practitioners
Jun
6

Fraudulent Concealment for Legal Practitioners

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Forensic Economic Services LLC explores the legal and economic implications of fraudulent concealment. Attendees will gain insights into identifying and addressing fraudulent practices in litigation. The course covers key concepts, case law, and practical applications, providing legal practitioners with the tools to uncover and prove concealed information effectively.

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Get the Inside Scoop on the Judicial Application Process
May
29

Get the Inside Scoop on the Judicial Application Process

To be considered for a judicial appointment by Governor Newsom, it is recommended that you submit your application before the end of August 2025.

Register to attend only or 1 hour of general MCLE credit is available for $15.00.

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PAGA REFORM: Key Changes to California’s Private Attorneys  General Act
May
7

PAGA REFORM: Key Changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act

On June 26, 2024, Governor Newsom announced an agreement among his office, the legislature, and major labor and business groups to reform the California Private Attorneys General Act (commonly referred to as “PAGA”). The next day, PAGA reform was signed into law via Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92.

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Chandra A. Beaton reviews the key changes set forth in the PAGA reform and its impact on PAGA litigation and penalties.

Ms. Beaton is a partner and the Litigation Department Chair at LightGabler LLP. She practices in the area of employment litigation on behalf of employers and managers with an emphasis on defending against wage and hour class action and PAGA representative action lawsuits. Ms. Beaton has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Her litigation background encompasses a broad range of disputes, including construction defect and mold claims, personal injury defense, general and professional liability defense, intellectual property litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, and homeowners association matters.

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Jan
24

Rising from the Ashes: Legal Guidance for Fire Loss Recovery

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Oct
10

WLVC Annual Scholarship Dinner

5 pm - 6 pm: Wine, Appetizers & Silent Auction

6 pm - 8pm: Dinner & Program

Register or sign up to be a Sponsor here: https://www.wlvc.org/event-registration/16th-annual-scholarship-dinner-and-silent-auction

Parking: Park is widely available anywhere you see signs for Camarillo Barrel Works, Cantara, Flatfish Brewing, Erini Auto Care, and Building 80.


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MCLE: Supreme Court 2024 Term Review
Jul
26

MCLE: Supreme Court 2024 Term Review

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County for a review of the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Term. No Supreme Court term in recent memory has featured so many cases with the potential to transform American society. The consequential cases from this term include decisions affecting racial gerrymandering, medication abortion and FDA approval, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) and abortion care, First Amendment rights of social media companies, and more.

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Ventura County Unity Bar Inaugural Event In Collaboration with WLVC
Jul
12

Ventura County Unity Bar Inaugural Event In Collaboration with WLVC

Register here: https://www.wlvc.org/event-registration/vcub-inaugural-event

Building off the decades-long work of the Ventura County Diversity Bar Alliance (“VCDBA”) and inspired by the Sacramento County Unity Bar, the VCDBA voted to become the Ventura County Unity Bar in November 2023.  The decision to become a unity bar was a thoughtful and deliberate decision to join the Statewide effort to help ensure that the judiciary reflects the rich diversity of California.  The VCUB mission is to advance and empower, through advocacy and education, all those who have been historically underrepresented and disenfranchised in the legal profession and in the judiciary, thereby increasing access to and confidence in the judicial system.

The VCUB is comprised of each of the diversity bar associations in Ventura County, including Women Lawyers of Ventura County, Ventura County Asian American Bar Association (“VCAABA”), SOGI, Black Lawyers Association, and the Latinx Bar Association.

Come and join us for the Ventura Unity Bar Inaugural Event celebrating the receently appointed judges in Ventura County and our continued efforts to support and increase diversity in our profession and in the judiciary.

All excess proceeds not used for event costs will go to support the WLVC Scholarship Fund. WLVC is a 501(c)(6). Sponsorships and donations are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. Consult your tax professional to determine what other tax benefits may apply.

Thank you to our Justice Sponsor ARC Alternative Resolution Centers. Check out their website www.arc4adr.com to learn more about ARC.

Thank you to our Equity Sponsor: Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold LLP

Thank you to our Unity Sponsors: U4EA Ranch and Clunen & Oakman Law LLP

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TRIAL SKILLS 101: Mechanics of a Civil Trial
Jun
21

TRIAL SKILLS 101: Mechanics of a Civil Trial

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Navigating the Nexus: ADUs, Financial Transparency, the NAR Settlement, & Fire Insurance Challenges
May
10

Navigating the Nexus: ADUs, Financial Transparency, the NAR Settlement, & Fire Insurance Challenges

Join us for an insightful presentation as we unravel the intricacies of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the convergence of key regulatory and industry developments. From the expansion of ADUs to the enforcement actions by regulatory bodies like FinCEN and recent settlements within the National Association of Realtors, we explore how these factors intersect and impact homeowners, real estate professionals, and insurers alike. Additionally, delve into the complexities of fire insurance issues, highlighting the implications for property owners in this multifaceted landscape. Whether you're a homeowner, realtor, insurer, or policymaker, this presentation offers valuable insights into navigating the evolving terrain of housing, finance, and regulation.

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Apr
17

WLVC Mixer

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Appellate Justice Reception
May
17

Appellate Justice Reception

This biennial event convenes the appellate justices of the California Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Six, for a unique opportunity to engage in conversation directly with the Court on important legal topics relevant to your practice and the broader legal community. This event includes a panel discussion, followed by a question and answer session open to audience members. The panel discussion will address such topics as the state of legal practice in Ventura County, guidance from the justices to improve your appellate strategy and presentation, insights on how the justices think about the cases that come before the Court and what they look for from the attorneys presenting them, the Court’s perspective on the most pressing legal issues facing Ventura’s legal community and the community at large, and other trends and topics in the law as observed at the appellate level.

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VCDBA, SBCBA Diversity, and Equity & Inclusion Task Force Unity Mixer
Feb
15

VCDBA, SBCBA Diversity, and Equity & Inclusion Task Force Unity Mixer

Join the Ventura County Diversity Bar Alliance along with the SBCBA and the Equity and Inclusion Task Force for a Unity Mixer on February 15, 2023 at 6:00-7:30pm at Corktree Cellars in Carpinteria. this event is free to attend, but please register by February 13, 2023. Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEG-skJ3wecX1X_gu7UrKz8BvvWdyzs4iiUn2uXRfXYTrhsA/viewform.

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14th Annual Scholarship Dinner
Sep
22

14th Annual Scholarship Dinner

Please join us for our 14th Annual Scholarship Dinner. This special event will honor our Legacy Award Recipient and Keynote Speaker, Hon. Tari Cody and our Holly Spevak Award Recipient, Zoya Shenker.

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The Art of Networking Again...And in Person!
May
19

The Art of Networking Again...And in Person!

Sarah Reznick and Crista Hermance will delve into getting back into the Art of Networking to help grow your business. As restrictions ease, it is time to get back to networking in person and how you can use those in person opportunities to network in a meaningful way.

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Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Judge But Were Afraid to Ask
Apr
27

Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Judge But Were Afraid to Ask

Ventura County Diversity Bar Alliance along with Women Lawyers of Ventura County and Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold LLP present “Everything You Wanted to Know About Becoming a Judge, But Were Afraid to Ask.”

Panelists:

  • Luis Cespedes (Judicial Appointments Secretary for Governor Newsom

  • Adam Hofmann (Vice Chair of State Bar JNE Commission)

  • Judge Charmaine Buehner (Ventura Superior Court Judge)

  • Judge Von Nguyen Deroian (Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge)

  • Judge Paul Baelly (Ventura Superior Court Judge)

    Moderator: Jill Friedman

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Women's History Month Mixer
Mar
24

Women's History Month Mixer

Join us for an evening of hanging out, catching up, and celebrating Latinas and their accomplishments! Celebrate alongside Carmen Ramirez, first Latina member and now Chair of VC Board of Supervisors; Michele Castillo, first Latina Superior Court Judge of Ventura County; Claudia Batista, first Latina Public Defender of Ventura County; and other women with sway. Come re-connect with members and friends.

All are welcome.

RSVP to elvia@garcialegalservices.com

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Pet Ownership: The Good, The Bad and The Weird.  How to handle dog bites, adoption issues, animal custody during divorce, and animal welfare after death.
Jul
16

Pet Ownership: The Good, The Bad and The Weird. How to handle dog bites, adoption issues, animal custody during divorce, and animal welfare after death.

This 60-minute educational event will feature a panel of experts discussing the different areas of law dealing with pets. The program will provide a brief overview of the different laws and practices surrounding pets in family law, trusts & estates, and civil litigation.

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Jun
17

Meet the Ventura County District Attorney

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Meet the Ventura County Public Defender
Apr
16

Meet the Ventura County Public Defender

Meet Ventura County’s new Public Defender and first Latina Public Defender in Ventura County’s history! Members can attend for free. Non-members are $10 which goes toward the VCWL scholarship fund.

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Mar
25

March Mixer 2021

Please join Women Lawyers of Ventura County to kick of the 2021 year with a Mixer and wine tasting opportunity. Join colleagues and friends from the Ventura County area to network and mingle virtually. We will also be showcasing wine from Drink Freedom Wines and will include a Women Lawyers of Ventura County 2021 logo wineglass for those who sign up for the tasting and do so before March 11, 2021. Please go to our Event Registration page to register for this event.

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