Raising the OC Bar

Enjoy an entertaining discussion with Jennifer Keller about her 40+ year history in the Orange County legal community. Moderated by the Hon. Andrew Guilford (ret.), this episode covers Ms. Keller’s childhood growing up in Orange County, the start of her legal career trying cases in the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, her transition to private practice, building the law firm known today as Keller Anderle Scolnick, and some of Ms. Keller’s notable courtroom victories. Along ...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of some of Orange County’s most high-profile white collar criminal cases. OCBA Board Member/Stradling Attorney Sean Thomas Lobb and former Federal Prosecutor/Stradling Partner Jason de Bretteville interview former Federal Prosecutor/Manatt Partner Ken Julian and former Federal Prosecutor/Founder of the National Advocacy Institute Brett Sagel as they take us behind the scenes of the investigations and prosecutions that captured national atten...

Enjoy an inspiring conversation with Judge Karen L. Robinson, highlighting her life experiences in Kentucky, schooling, and distinguished legal career. Judge Robinson reflects on her service as the first African American city council member and mayor of Costa Mesa and her path to becoming a Superior Court Judge. She also discusses her biggest influences, her relationship with the OCBA and its legacy, and provides thoughtful advice for the next generation of attorneys and law stude...

In this episode, we dive into the bold origins of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, the first new public law school in California in over 40 years. Past OCBA President Christina Zabat-Fran and OCBA Board Member Sean Thomas Lobb interview founding Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Judge Andrew Guilford (Ret.) as they share the inside story of how a “dream team” of faculty and community leaders reimagined legal education from the ground up. From navigating political hurdles to ...

California State Senator Tom Umberg shares some of the history of Orange County’s impact on the Legislature, as well as his personal journey, challenges, and triumphs including three tours in the military, being one of the first federal prosecutors in Orange County, and his long tenure in the California State Legislature. Tune in for an enlightening exploration of Orange County’s impact and role in shaping important legislation and reform throughout the state.