News Releases

California Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Rules Governing the Bar Exam and Attorney Conduct

September 25, 2025

The new rules will become effective on October 1.

Supreme Court
California Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Outreach Session in Monterey County

September 23, 2025

The October 8 session will be the court’s first in Monterey since 1979.

Supreme Court
Judicial Council's Laura Enderton-Speed Appointed Executive Director of State Bar of California

September 18, 2025

Read the full news release via the State Bar of California.

The State Bar of California Board of Trustees on Thursday announced its appointment of Laura Enderton-Speed as the State Bar’s next Executive Director.

Judicial Council
Ethics Committee Issues Advice on Ceremonial Swearing-In of New Attorneys

September 12, 2025

Committee issues expedited opinion on whether a judge may ethically conduct a ceremonial swearing-in for attorneys who have already taken the official oath of admission.