Past Events

Topic: "Persoal Values in Decision Making and Communications"

Cost: Law students and 2010 dues-paid members are free (see member information page); all others $20.

Location: Latham & Watkins LLP, 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles CA, 90071

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Parking: Parking at the Wells Fargo Center is $2.95 every 20 minutes. In addition, there are public parking lots in the area offering $10 flat-fee parking and the LA Public Library (630 W. 5th Street) offers 2 hours validated parking for $5.

Topic: "Ethics & Leadership: A Jewish Perspective"

Cost: Law students and 2010 dues-paid members are free (see member information page); all others $20.

Location: American Jewish University, 15600 Mulholland Dr., Bel-Air. California 90077

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Additional Info: 1 hour of MCLE ethics credit will be provided for attendance at the luncheon.

Parking: Valet parking only, $8 to be paid at the door

Topic: "When Congress Acts: Challenges facing United States Attorneys Offices in the areas of Drug Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Violence Against Women and Children, and National Security."

Cost: Law students and 2010 dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

Location: Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP, One Wilshire Blvd. (at 624 S. Grand), 20th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Additional Info: 1 hour of MCLE credit will be provided for attendance at the luncheon.

Parking: Parking is available at One Wilshire for $3 per 15 minutes or at various parking lots and structures on Grand between 7th and 8th, and on 8th between Olive and Hope, for flat rates of between $6 and $8. Nearby Metro Red Line stops are at 7th Street/Metro Center and Pershing Square.

Topic: "Becoming Peacemakers"

Speaker: Dr. Stephen R. Covey

Cost: Law students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

Broadcast Locations:
1) South Pasadena Ward Meetinghouse, 1919 Huntington Drive, Pasadena, CA.
2) Valencia Stake Center, 24443 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA.

Topic: "A New Justice, A Potential Retirement, And Rethinking Old Rules - Two Law School Deans' Perspectives on the Roberts Court"

Cost: Law students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

Location: Latham & Watkins LLP, 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Additional Info: Space is limited to 90-100 attendants, and we can only guarantee spots to those who RSVP and are either dues-paying members or pay in advance.

Parking: Parking at the Wells Fargo Center is $2.95 every 20 minutes. In addition, there are public parking lots in the area offering $10 flat-fee parking and the LA Public Library (630 W. 5th Street) offers 2 hours validated parking for $5.

Special Recognition: The J. Reuben Clark Society of Los Angeles thanks the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP and Horvitz & Levy LLP for being a Gold Sponsor of this event.

Hugh Hewitt will be the recipient of JRCLS-LA's 2009 Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, the Chapter's Outstanding Lawyer and Outstanding Young Lawyer Awards will also be presented. The reception will start at 6:30 PM and the dinner will begin at 7:00 PM.

Location: The Hilton Hotel 100 West Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202

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Topic: BYU Law Professor John Welch discusses his latest book, which offers insights into the Sermon on the Mount by seeing it in the shadow of the all-pervasive Temple in Jerusalem, which dominated the religious landscape of the world of Jesus and his earliest disciples.

Cost: The event is free to all who would like to participate. This is a great opportunity to invite members of the community for an interfaith gathering at a beautiful venue.

Location: Drescher Auditorium on the graduate campus at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA

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Topic: "Parallells in the Presidential Campaigns of 1800 and 2008."

Cost: Law students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

Location: Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP One Wilshire Blvd. (at 624 S. Grand), 20th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Topic: "Balancing the Demands of Work, Callings, and Family: A Panel Discussion from Several Perspectives"

Cost: Law Students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others are $20.

Location: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP; 2029 Century Park East, Ste. 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Topic: "Article VI of the Constitution and Religion in the 2008 Campaign and Beyond"

Cost: Law students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

Location: Arent Fox LLP Gas Company Tower 555 West Fifth Street, 48th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013

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About the Topic: Boyd Black, Associate General Counsel of the Church since 1996, will address historical and current legal issues involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including matters relating to religious liberty, as an international denomination.

About the Speaker: 1996-present - Associate General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1986-1996 - Partner, Latham & Watkins, San Diego, California. 1978-1985 Associate, Latham & Watkins, San Diego and Los Angeles, California. Juris Doctor (Magna cum laude), 1978, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University. Editor-in-Chief, 1977-1978, and Member, 1976-1977, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW. J. Reuben Clark Scholar. Bachelor of Arts (Physics) (Summa cum laude), 1975, Brigham Young University. Author, Practical Problems and Planning for Charitable Contributions, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX REVIEW (Feb. 1991); Tax Exemption Issues for Public Employee Retirement Systems, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX REVIEW (Aug. 1991); Unrelated Business Income Tax Issues in Limited Liability Companies with Exempt Organization Members, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TAX REVIEW (Dec. 1995). Married to the former Janice Calder (a Los Angeles native). Six children. Current resident of Bountiful, Utah. Member, Board of Directors, 1984-1985, Los Angeles County Bar Foundation. Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1984, and Chairman of the Board, 1984-1985, Los Angeles County Public Library Foundation.

Location: Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP One Wilshire Blvd. (at 624 S. Grand), 20th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Topic: "How Americans View Mormonism"

Cost: Law students and dues-paid members are free (see member information page); BYU Management Society members are $10; and all others $20.

About the Presentation: Please join us for a discussion of Dr. Gary C. Lawrence's book, "How Americans View Mormonism: Seven Steps To Improve Our Image." From the results of an extensive national survey about Mormonism, pollster Gary Lawrence maintains that the misconceptions, distortions, and untruths being told about Mormons have slowed the growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and that the average member is best positioned to turn things around. Simple ignorance is often blamed for Mormonism's image, but Lawrence concludes it is also driven by fear - fear of a supposed political agenda, wealth, organizational ability, unwavering doctrine, and a unique vocabulary that is often misunderstood. He explains that individual members in their daily interactions with others are the key, and that friendly and natural conversations, the facts, simple claims, individual latitude, non-threatening invitations, and gentle mentoring are the ways Mormons can combat distortions, improve their image, and spread the gospel.

About the Speaker: Dr. Gary C. Lawrence has spent 35 years studying the opinions and behaviors of the American public. He grew up in Springville, Utah, graduated from Brigham University with a B.A. in political science, and then earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University in a communication program that emphasized the study of attitudes - how they are formed, how they are measured, and how they are changed.

Location: Latham & Watkins, LLP 355 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90071-1560

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Moderated by David Wardle, Chair of the JRCLS-LA Legal Services Committee, this presentation will include a brief overview of the J. Reuben Clark Society pro bono program, followed by an overview of four types of cases that volunteer attorneys are likely to encounter - family law, immigration, criminal law and landlord/tenant - each presented by a resource attorney who is expert in the field. Jonathan Johnson is a founding partner of Johnson, Poulson & Coons, PC. He holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Cornell University and a law degree from George Washington University, where he was Case Note Editor of the Law Review and Order of the Coif. Michael Fehmel is the founder of Fehmel & Associates. He has 30 years of experience practicing law in real estate transactions, business litigation, international trade and immigration. He holds two bachelor's degrees from California State University Los Angeles and a law degree from Glendale University College of Law. Brent Riggs has more than 35 years experience as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, including 20 years in the Appellate Division. He has handled more than 100 felony jury trials and is also experienced in juvenile courts, misdemeanor courts, and in the preliminary hearing and complaint filing processes. Mr. Riggs now practices part time as a sole practitioner. He holds an associate's degree from East Los Angeles College, a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a law degree from the University of Chicago. Randy Muhlestein has nearly 30 years experience practicing in the areas of corporate, business, real estate, banking and international law. A partner in the Los Angeles office of Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, Mr. Muhlestein holds bachelor's and law degrees from Brigham Young University.

Location: Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP One Wilshire Blvd. (at 624 S. Grand), 20th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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