State Bar of California
California Supreme Court. San Francisco, CA. Est. 1927
8/14
Services Offered
3/6
Tech Features
4
Practice Sections
$300
Annual Dues
Regulatory Functions
Functions delegated by the state supreme court: the regulatory moat.
| Bar Admissions | ✓ Yes |
| Attorney Discipline | ✓ Yes |
| MCLE Enforcement | ✓ Yes |
| IOLTA Administration | ✓ Yes |
| UPL Prosecution | ✓ Yes |
| Client Security Fund | ✓ Yes |
MCLE: 120 hours / 3 year cycle
Associational Services
Voluntary services: the competitive surface area.
| CLE Programs | ✓ Yes |
| Lawyer Referral Service | ✓ Yes |
| Ethics Hotline | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Journal / Publication | ✓ Yes |
| Job Board | ✗ No |
| Mentoring Program | ✗ No |
| Lawyer Assistance (Mental Health) | ✗ No |
| Fee Dispute Resolution | ✗ No |
| Annual Meeting / Conference | ✓ Yes |
| Pro Bono Program | ✓ Yes |
| Young Lawyers Division | ✓ Yes |
| Diversity Program | ✓ Yes |
| Practice Management Advisors | ✗ No |
| Legislative Advocacy | ✗ No |
Technology
| Member Portal | ✓ Yes |
| Public Lawyer Directory | ✓ Yes |
| On-Demand CLE | ✓ Yes |
| Podcast | ✗ No |
| Mobile App | ✗ No |
| Live Chat | ✗ No |
Social: Facebook, Twitter
Leadership
| Name | Title | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| José Cisneros | Chair of the Board of Trustees |
Practice Sections (4)
Competitive Intelligence
Vulnerabilities
- Outdated technology in some areas
- Potential issues with member complaints and feedback mechanisms
Strengths
- Strong referral service for finding lawyers
- Comprehensive CLE offerings
- Active legislative program
- Diverse membership programs
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