Maricopa County Bar

We are the largest voluntary bar association in AZ. We provide education, professional development, career resources and events for our members & the community.

[Douglas Sylvester @VClawdean]

As many know, @stacyleeds has recently been named our new Dean! Stacy has been a terrific colleague, already proven to be a successful dean at Arkansas, and will be fantastic as the dean of @ASUCollegeOfLaw! I hope many will reach out to congratulate and support!

[Maricopa County Bar @maricopa_bar]

“The MCBA is saddened to learn of Allister Adel’s passing. Allister was a former Executive Director and has been a valued member. We extend our deepest sympathies to her husband, children, and entire family as they go through this difficult time.”

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Gila County: Due to forest fire precautions, the superior court and justice court in the Miami/Globe area are closed and will remain closed on 6/8/2021. Courts in Payson remain open. Follow local guidance and direction for safe travel. https://t.co/TcMjtmDVh4

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Judicial vacancy, deadline 7/6/2021: The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Commission meetings are public and dates will be announced. For details, see https://t.co/Ze9RSlbrKN

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Administrative Directive 2021-10, replacing AD 2021-09. Health screening protocols for judicial branch personnel and the public: https://t.co/0bG6EYvdis
Implements portions of recent Administrative Order 2021-77: https://t.co/cd8M4VYBjE

[The Florida Bar @TheFlaBar]

We'll go first: It's not illegal to drive with the interior light on in your car. #NiceTryMomAndDad 🧐

Your turn ... 😎

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

A list of successful examinees from the February 2021 Arizona Uniform Bar Examination is now posted under the Announcements portion of the Attorney Admissions website: https://t.co/ttiU0HhCen #AZBarExam

[Maricopa County Bar @maricopa_bar]

From Maricopa County Bar Association President Tyler J. Carrell on the Events in Washington D.C.
Today, all of us witnessed a direct attack on the business of democracy and a symbol of the United States of America. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/hVj8wDawsX

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Congratulations Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One Judge David Gass. Judge Gass and Ashley Villaverde Halvorson of @JSHfirm received the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award from @AZStateBar. See the release at https://t.co/9qs7hhrJoV

[Maricopa County Bar @maricopa_bar]

Congratulations to MCBA Member Amber Hughes

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Congratulations and thank you, Amber Hughes! Volunteers play important roles in committees, commissions, task forces, & other court initiatives. For more info on the Character and Fitness and Examinations Committees see https://t.co/KDNcEVArRk New appointees’ terms begin 1/ 1/21

[Maricopa County Bar @maricopa_bar]

Thank you for presenting!

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer is closing out the @Maricopa_bar 2020 paralegal conference this afternoon with a keynote on regulatory reform in the provision of legal services, a task force Vice Chief Justice Timmer chaired. https://t.co/q88Tnyz1GX

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Who are those judges on your ballot? What you need to know about voting to retain them https://t.co/ce6anHUWFt via @azcentral
*For context, especially Rule 2.4 "External Influences," see AZ Code of Judicial Conduct at https://t.co/qusg0cdyJB

[Maricopa County Clerk of Court @MaricopaCOSC]

Reminder: Beginning Thursday, Oct 1st, eFiling for Civil Case Initiation will become mandatory for ATTORNEYS.

Learn more: https://t.co/UIEJMki3po

[SCOTUSblog @SCOTUSblog]

A bill will be introduced in the House on Tuesday that would make two major changes to Supreme Court appointments: two appointments per presidential term and 18-year terms for future justices.

[Maricopa County Bar @maricopa_bar]

Join Us! MCBA CLE: Yes – the Rules are Changing! Supreme Court Rule Amendments on Nonlawyer Ownership of Law Firms and Paraprofessional Licensing. https://t.co/AHgGbHqv5j

[ABA Journal @ABAJournal]

The state of Arizona has approved nonlawyer ownership and nonlawyer licensees in access-to-justice reforms. https://t.co/UAJhJmoY5L #accesstojustice @lylemoran

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

The Arizona Supreme Court adopted rule changes to expand access to justice and to promote innovation in providing legal services. Implementation steps will take place by the January 1, 2021 effective date. See the Court’s news release at https://t.co/g6V0EDEsoz

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

Congratulations to former Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor, named 2020 recipient of the @ABAesq Kutak Award! The annual award honors an individual’s significant contributions to the legal academy, bench and bar. https://t.co/8MxNAWzjzH

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

An Opinion has been filed in the following case:
CV-19-0105-PR JOHNSON UTILTIES LLC v ARIZONA CORPORATION et al
https://t.co/Iuknsmedh8

[Arizona Supreme Court ⚖️ @AZCourts]

A newly released Opinion has been posted to the Arizona Supreme Court Opinions webpage. Please click on the link below to access.
CR-19-0071-PR STATE OF ARIZONA v LUIS ARMANDO VARGAS
https://t.co/D4AbQAIlDk