California Association of Legal Document Assistants upcoming events

FAQs on Becoming an LDA (October 07, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Connect With CALDA and learn how to become a
registered Legal Document Assistant (LDA)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

FREE

If you're a paralegal considering a change and interested in working on your own, or if you're a student in a paralegal program nearing graduation...

This may be the career path you've been looking for!

Dangerous Documents: Avoiding Land Mines in Your Records, Notes, and Electronic Communications (October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Session Overview:

In today’s fast-paced legal and business environment, legal document assistants and other legal professionals operate under significant pressure to meet deadlines, performance metrics, and client expectations. In doing so, everyday work habits, such as handwritten notes during document review, informal margin comments, text messages, instant messaging, and email communications on personal or organizational devices, can unintentionally create significant legal exposure.

This dynamic and interactive session equips participants with practical strategies for recognizing and avoiding these hidden risks. Attendees will learn how routine documentation practices can become discoverable evidence and how to implement safer communication and documentation habits in professional settings.

Information about our Speakers:

Nancy Singer and Elizabeth Nguyen-Espinoza

CALDA is pleased to be offering this complementary BONUS MCLE session to both members and non-members as we kick-off our 3-day Annual Conference.

PLEASE NOTE: The conference begins at 2pm and is only accessible to paid attendees. If you are interested in the conference, please refer to our Annual Conference website for complete details.

Family Law Q & A with the Judge (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Family Law Q & A with Judge Juhas

Friday, October 16, 2026

12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

CALDA members are cordially invited to our monthly Q & A with Honorable Judge Mark Juhas of Los Angeles Family Law Superior Court.

Please submit your questions pertaining to Family Law by noon the day before to Lois Isenberg at lois@divorcesos.com

The Judge prefers early submission of questions so that he may prepare his responses and make the most of our time.

MCLE credit will be given for the time Judge Juhas spends addressing questions.

CALDA Happy Hour (October 16, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, October 16, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Or did someone say TRICK OR TREAT?

Socialize with fellow LDAs and CALDA Board Members

No agenda but questions and shoptalk are always welcome!

Always FREE for CALDA Members

Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Member Check In (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

MAXIMIZE YOUR CALDA MEMBERSHIP!

Enjoy your lunch while we give you a tour of the CALDA website and the member benefits you might be missing.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS!

Bring your questions to our Board members and network with your fellow LDAs. One of the biggest perks of CALDA membership is being a part of this dynamic and supportive group of professionals.

Great for new members...but always open to all CALDA members

Zoom link provided upon registration | Always FREE for CALDA Members

Estate Planning Roundtable (October 28, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

ESTATE PLANNING ROUNDTABLE

Meet in an informal, discussion based group to

address your Estate Planning challenges.

Gather with this network of dedicated LDAs

and draw from the experience of your colleagues.

Zoom link provided upon registration | Always FREE for CALDA Members

This is a monthly event and is not eligible for MCLE credit. Sessions are NOT recorded.