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BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA |
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Thursday, September 19, 2024–Friday, September 20, 2024 11:30 a.m.– |
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Teleconference |
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Members of the public may access this meeting as follows: Zoom Link: https://calbar.zoom.us/j/86957721363
Members of the public may also access this meeting at the following locations: 845 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 The Board of Trustees meeting will commence in open session at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The Board of Trustees meeting will commence in open session at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024. Public comment is heard at the start of the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024. |
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OPEN SESSION |
-- Call for Public Comment -- Members of the public are encouraged to use this form for public comment. Completing this form is not required; however, those that sign up in advance will be called first. Public comment typically occurs at the beginning of each meeting; the chair has the discretion to move the public comment period or allow for additional public comment periods during the meeting. Members of the public wishing to submit written comments may email them to [email protected]. Deadline to sign up and submit written comments is 24 hours before the start of the meeting. View the State Bar’s Public Comment Policy. |
1. | Chair's Report |
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1.1 | Oral Report |
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1.2 | Approval of Board Committee Assignments |
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2. | Executive Director's Report |
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2.1 | Oral Report |
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3. | Open Session Minutes |
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3.1 | Approval of July 18-19, 2024, Open Session Minutes |
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3.2 | Approval of Amendment to September 22, 2023, Board of Trustees Open Session Minutes |
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4. | Consent Calendar |
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4.1 | Approval of Specified Contracts Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 6008.6 |
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4.2 | Approval of Recommendation for Revised Effective Date of Pro Bono Allocation Rule 3.680(H)(I) |
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4.3 | Approval of 2024 Quarter Two Investment Report |
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4.4 | Approval of 2024 Quarter Two Board and Management Travel Expense Report |
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4.5 | Arbitration Advisory 2024-01 (Superseding Arbitration Advisory 1993-02): Standard of Review in Fee Disputes Where There is a Written Fee Agreement – Request for Approval for Publication |
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4.6 | Technical Correction of Approved Revisions to Appendix A Related to Fees for Unaccredited Law Schools |
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5. | Board of Trustees Sitting as the Regulation and Discipline Committee |
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5.1 | Proposed Amendments to Rule 2.31 Relating to the Deadline for Submission of the Transfer to Inactive Status Form and the Effective Date of the Transfer: Return from Public Comment and Request for Adoption |
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5.2 | Discussion Regarding Rule 2201 Program Performance Metrics |
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5.3 | Discussion Regarding Complaint Review Unit Performance Metrics |
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5.4 | Discussion Regarding Office of Chief Trial Counsel Performance Metrics |
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6. | Business |
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6.1 | Approval of Offer and Compromise Program, Related Contractual Expenditures and Delegations; Proposed New State Bar Rule and Proposed Amendments to California Rules of Court (Rule 9.23): Request to Circulate for Public Comment |
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6.2 | Update Regarding 2023–2024 Legislative Session |
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6.3 | Update Regarding 2022–2027 Strategic Plan Progress |
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6.4 | Update from the Office of Admissions |
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6.5 | Approval of Increase to California Accredited Law School “Fees for Services" Fee |
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6.6 | Approval of 2024 Midyear Budget Variance Report (Including Quarter Two Financial Statements Report), Projection and Proposed Budget Amendment |
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CLOSED SESSION |
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None |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to address and observe this meeting should submit this form at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations at this meeting. Any doubt whatsoever regarding a specific request will be resolved in favor of accessibility. If you disagree with the initial determination regarding your request for accommodations at the meeting, you can request review of that determination by the State Bar’s ADA coordinator. To initiate this review, please respond to your determination up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. More information regarding the accessibility of the State Bar’s proceedings, services, and programs is available on the State Bar’s website at https://www.calbar.ca.gov/accessibility. |
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Questions regarding any agenda item should be directed to the committee coordinator Louisa Ayrapetyan by calling 213-765-1375, via email at [email protected], or in writing to the State Bar of California, 845 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017. |
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing before the meeting by sending them to the Board Secretary, or for subentity meetings, to the committee coordinator listed on the agenda. To allow time for Board of subentity members to review written comments before their meeting, please submit your comment in advance, generally no fewer than five days before a meeting. |
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The chair reserves the right to alter the order of items to run an effective meeting. If you wish to assure yourself of hearing a particular discussion, please attend the entire meeting. The notice and agenda are available at https://calbar.primegov.com/public/portal. |