Los Angeles County Bar Association

rdf:langString Los Angeles County Bar Association

rdf:langString Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)

rdf:langString Los Angeles County Bar Association

rdf:langString Los Angeles, CA 1878

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rdf:langString The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is a voluntary bar association with more than 21,000 members throughout Los Angeles County, California, and the world. Founded in 1878, LACBA's goal has been to meet the professional needs of lawyers, advance the administration of justice, and serve the public regarding access to justice. In addition to serving lawyers, LACBA assists those who need legal assistance or who cannot afford it. In 2010, LACBA’s three projects—Domestic Violence, AIDS Legal Services, and Immigration Legal Assistance—and hundreds of volunteer attorneys helped more than 20,000 people and provided more than $3.6 million of pro bono services. LACBA also provides other services to the general public. Several of LACBA's past presidents have become notable. Andrew Glassell founded the city of Orange, California, John Dustin Bicknell founded the California cities of Monrovia and Azusa, John D. Works was a U.S. Senator from California, Grant Cooper defended Sirhan Sirhan in his defense trial, and Warren Christopher served under president William Clinton as his Secretary of State. Another past president, Danette Meyers, ran for Los Angeles District Attorney in 2012. LACBA members have an opportunity to participate in more than 70 practice areas and committees, one of which involves helping those who have served this country.