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The American Board of Trial Advocates Joins With the Placer Superior Court to Celebrate Jurors and Honor Placer County's Appellate Justices
Please see below an important news release issued by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of ABOTA.
May 14


Sacramento Valley Chapter of ABOTA Invites You to Nominate Our Next Members!
As you know, membership in ABOTA is by invitation only and reflects the highest standards of professionalism, skill, and integrity in our trial bar. This exclusivity is what makes our organization so respected, and it depends on each of us to help identify and nominate those who truly meet that standard. We encourage you to think carefully about colleagues who exemplify high personal character, maintain an honorable reputation, and demonstrate significant civil jury trial exp
May 15


Honoring Justice Shama H. Mesiwala at Sacramento Valley ABOTA’s Annual Judicial Reception
On April 23, 2026, Sacramento Valley ABOTA held its Annual Judicial Reception at the Demas Family Home. Members, honored guests, and members of the judiciary gathered to celebrate Sacramento Valley ABOTA’s Judge of the Year, Justice Shama H. Mesiwala, along with Clerk of the Year, her Judicial Assistant, Jenna Swartzendruber. The atmosphere was both meaningful and celebratory, as colleagues and friends came together to recognize the dedication, excellence, and impact of those
Apr 29
Upcoming Events

Sat, Aug 15Sacramento Valley ABOTA's 2026 Annual Summer Party and Legends of ABOTA Awards Celebration /Del Paso Country ClubAug 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PMDel Paso Country Club, 3333 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821, USAJoin us for our Annual Summer Party and Legends of ABOTA Awards Celebration! This year's event will be held on August 15, 2026, at the Del Paso Country Club with cocktails beginning at 5:30 p.m., and awards program at 6:00 p.m.
Wed, Sep 23Sep 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMDreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP, 20 Bicentennial Cir, Sacramento, CA 95826, USAConnect with Colleagues & Welcome 2026 Membership Applicants! The Annual Membership Mixer is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow Chapter members while welcoming and getting to know the outstanding attorneys seeking membership in the Sacramento Valley Chapter of ABOTA.
Thu, Oct 08Oct 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMSacramento, 1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAChapter members are asked to attend the Annual Membership Meeting which will be held on October 8, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The program will begin with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Webinar on DemandWebinar on DemandZoomIn an era where generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is reshaping every industry, the legal profession is no exception. Plaintiff’s attorney Miles Cooper and Defense attorney Marshall Cole, will discuss ABA Formal Opinion 512 (7/29/24) which provides critical guidance for attorneys incorporating
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