Sections

Alternative Dispute Resolution

We are professionals dedicated to promoting the use of mediation and other methods for peaceful problem solving as alternatives to the costly, time-consuming, and unpredictable court process...Visit Section Page

Bankruptcy Law

The Bankruptcy Section is comprised of a wide array of bankruptcy professionals who strive, through open communication and collegial support, to advance their working knowledge of bankruptcy law and procedure in order to better serve their community and meet their individual client needs...Visit Section Page

Barristers Club

The Barristers Club is primarily comprised of members of SCBA who have practiced law for five years or less and law students. However, the Barristers Club may be joined by any member of the Sonoma County Bar Association. The Barristers Club sponsors MCLE seminars, social and networking events throughout the year...Visit Section Page

Business & Intellectual Property Law

The goal of the Business & Intellectual Property Section is to further the education and practice of attorneys practicing in the business and intellectual property fields...Visit Section Page

Civil Bench Bar

Our mission is to facilitate the exchange of information between the Bench and the Bar, to improve access to the courts through programs and services by the members, and to cooperate in the effective administration of justice for litigants and counsel.

Our members include attorneys, judges and court administrative staff. We co-sponsor educational events throughout the year, and cooperate with the Court in periodically reviewing, updating and amending the Civil Local Rules as needed...Visit Section Page

Criminal Law

Our Mission is to protect and enhance public safety while upholding Constitutional rights and liberties of all individuals...Visit Section Page

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Section of the Sonoma County Bar Association works to create and support diverse leaders in our legal community, inclusive & equitable workplaces, and to develop a local pipeline of diverse legal professionals by providing relevant resources, training, and best practices for our members...Visit Section Page

Family Law

The purpose of the Family Law Section is to provide a forum for family law mediators, practitioners and court-involved professionals to keep each other informed and educated related to news, issues, projects, and trainings that relate to the practice of family law in Sonoma County, as well as to effectively discover and implement ways to improve the practice of Family Law within our county...Visit Section Page

Labor & Employment

We are a diverse but welcoming group representing both employers and employees...Visit Section Page

LGBTQI Law

The mission of the LGBTQI Law Section is to provide a strong leadership presence of and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex persons in the legal profession and in the community at large through education, legal advocacy, and participation in political, civic, and social activities...Visit Section Page

Paralegal & Legal Support

The purpose of the Paralegal and Legal Support Section (PLS Section) is to promote the paralegal and legal support professions, provide networking opportunities, enhance the skills of members through sharing ideas and providing mentors, and offering educational opportunities to advance the knowledge of the members so that we are informed and stay current on the law and procedure...Visit Section Page

Public Law

The Public Law Section is comprised of both in-house and private practice attorneys who represent governmental entities. Our members represent the State and its departments, counties, cities, and many of the North Bay’s special districts. The purpose of the Section is to provide a forum for Section members to discuss current legal trends and developments in the area of public law so that we can provide the best possible legal service to our clients...Visit Section Page

Real Property Law

The Real Property Section is a community of lawyers practicing and others interested in real property law. It plans educational programming on real property topics...Visit Section Page

Trusts & Estates

Our mission is to improve trusts and estates legal services in Sonoma County by offering continuing education courses as well as social activities aimed at promoting collegial relationships among trusts and estates practitioners...Visit Section Page