11-9-23. Partner Jamie Handrick spoke at the CAI San Diego Educational Luncheon live at Town and Country San Diego. She covered updates to legal requirements from a case law perspective.
11-1-23. Partner Melissa Ward spoke during the Community Conversations Live, sharing thoughts and ideas on how communities can address the loneliness epidemic.
10-26-23. Founder and Co-Managing Partner Adrian Adams and Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole reviewed the new laws and what that means for California community associations as we head into 2024.
9.27.23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole spoke at the CACM Fall Regional Forum - Ask the Experts in Orange County.
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9-14-23. Attorney Megan Hall spoke at the CACM Fall Regional Forum - Ask the Experts in Sacramento.
9-13-23. Partner Jamie Handrick contributed an article to CAI-SD's Community Insider Magazine Fall 2023 Issue. The article entitled "Refusal to Vacate for Termite Fumigation? Now What?" can be read here.
9-6-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole presented the Legal Focus class of CAI San Diego’s “HOA Academy.”
8-31-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie S. Poole presented “HOA Update: Recent Legal Changes Affecting the Management of Common Interest Developments” at the San Diego County Bar Association. This program is presented by the Real Property Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association, and is worth 1.0 General MCLE Credit (Participatory). This program was for attorneys only.
8-1-23. ADAMS|STIRLING launched a recipe contest for an HOA Cookbook. Subscribers to the firm's newsletter are invited to submit their favorite home recipe for inclusion in the cookbook. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the contest. To subscribe to our newsletter GO HERE and enter your email address.
07-10-23. Co-Managing Partner Adrian Adams and Partner Melissa Ward were selected for the 2023 Super Lawyers List.
07-01-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole started her career as a community association attorney 30 years ago. Congratulations on this 30-year milestone Laurie!
6-9-23. For a comprehensive how to guide on association maintenance, see the newly published "Community Association Maintenance" Best Practices published by the Foundation for Community Association Research.
6-09-23. Co-Managing Partner Adrian Adams along with Ricardo Lara were the keynote speakers at the 2023 CAI-GLAC Community Expo.
06-01-23. Partner Jason Savlov published an article in the June 2023 CAI-Coachella Valley HOA Living Magazine titled “What Association Boards Should Know Before Filing a Lawsuit.” You can read the article here.
05-23-23. Partner Melissa Ward and Laura Ravazza presented “Bias in Our Communities: Strategies for Recognizing, Managing & Eliminating Bias” for the CAI BayCen Stockton Luncheon.
05-22-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole and Partner Jamie Handrick presented one of our CAMICB approved seminars "Water Intrusion & Insurance" to the Southern California offices of The Management Trust via Zoom.
4-28- 23. Attorney Karen St. Onge and John Rivera of CM2 hosted a Virtual Kahoot for Loot fundraiser with all proceeds going to help CAI-CLAC’s legislative advocacy efforts.
4-1-23. Partner Jason Savlov authored an article titled “What to Consider for Community Association Security” in the April, 2023 HOA Living Magazine for CAI-Coachella Valley. You can read his Article here.
03-17-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole presented the Legislative and Case Law Update at the CACM Southern California Law Seminar at the Disneyland Hotel along with Jennifer Wada, Steven Roseman and Keith Lavery.
03-16-23. Partner Melissa Ward spoke at the CACM Southern California Law Seminar along with Dea Franck and Stacy Gerowitz covering "Is it Harassment? Common Types and Taking Action."
03-16-23. Partner Melissa Ward published the second article in a two part series for the CAI Communicator titled "BIAS in Our Communities: Discussing Strategies for Creating Stronger Communities and Avoiding Liability." The digital article can be view here.
03-14-23. Partner Melissa Ward and Kristin Amarillas presented the "Stay In Your Lane" program at the CAI Baycen South Bay Luncheon.
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3-1-23. Attorney Karen St. Onge published an article in CACM’s Spring, 2023 “The Law Journal” on understanding the difference between CC&Rs and Rules. You can read the article here.
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02-18-23. Attorneys Tonya Todd and Karen St. Onge will be speaking during the ECHO Educational Seminar on February 18 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM covering EV Charging and Solar information. Online registration can be done here.
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02-10-23. Attorney Megan Hall spoke at the CACM Law Seminar at the Oakland Marriott on February 10. The Seminar reviewed new case law that impacts our industry and the communities we manage and how to implement the changes.
02-09-23. Attorney Karen St. Onge spoke at the CACM Law Seminar at the Oakland Marriott. Panelists reviewed timelines and laws impacting elections and virtual meetings.
02-09-23. Partner Melissa Ward spoke at the CACM Law Seminar at the Oakland Marriott. The seminar covered"Is it harassment? Common Types and Taking Actions".
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2-7-23. Adrian Adams, along with Robert Grosse of Design Dev'l Construction, and Michael O'Brien of ENGtegrity, Inc., will speak on "The Big Balcony Seminar." The Zoom event is put on by Beven & Brock Management. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. to meet sponsors and receive door prizes. The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. Register by email at [email protected].
2-1-23. Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole and Senior Attorney Alison Greiner recap their experiences attending the 2023 CCAL Law Seminar in an article published in CAI-CV February HOA Living 2023. Check out their article here.
1-30-23. Managing Partner Adrian Adams along with Wendy Weber spoke at the CAI-GLAC HOA Education Webinar "Champlain Towers: One Year Later."
Who was culpable? Structural failures? The impact on our industry and insurance.
1-26-23. Partner Laurie Poole was a speaker for the CAI CA North, BayCen, and OC Board Leader Certificate Course.
1-19-23. Partner Laurie Poole spoke at the CAI-Orange County Chapter January Educational Luncheon program titled “Insurance Unmasked: The Truth About Insurance.” This insightful presentation helped define terms and responsibility of HOA insurance policies, address when to file claims, the interplay between CC&Rs and insurance, and considerations for rising insurance rates.
2-7-23. Adrian Adams, along with Robert Grosse of Design Dev'l Construction, and Michael O'Brien of ENGtegrity, Inc., will speak on "The Big Balcony Seminar." The Zoom event is put on by Beven & Brock Management. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. to meet sponsors and receive door prizes. The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. Register by email at [email protected].
1-30-23. Managing Partner Adrian Adams along with Wendy Weber spoke at the CAI-GLAC HOA Education Webinar "Champlain Towers: One Year Later." Who was culpable? Structural failures? The impact on our industry and insurance.
01-26-23. Partner Laurie Poole spoke at the CAI CA North, BayCen, and OC Board Leader Certificate Course.
1-19-23. Partner Laurie Poole was a speaker for the CAI-Orange County Chapter January Educational Luncheon program titled “Insurance Unmasked: The Truth About Insurance.” This insightful presentation helped define terms and responsibility of HOA insurance policies, addressed when to file claims, the interplay between CC&Rs and insurance, and considerations for rising insurance rates.
1-13-23. Partner Laurie Poole moderated a panel discussion at the 2023 CCAL Law Seminar titled “Women in Community Association Law: Exploring How Far We Come and Where We Need to Go.” The discussion explored today’s perspectives and real-world advice on topics including leadership, mentoring, work-life balance, biases women attorneys experience, advancing long-term careers in community association law, and more.
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1-12-23. CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) presented Co-Managing Partner Laurie Poole with a crystal gavel at the 2023 Law Seminar in New Orleans in recognition of her role as President of the CCAL Board of Governors in 2022. During her tenure as President, CCAL addressed two important initiatives: attorney wellness and the advancement and inclusion of women in community association law. Congratulations Laurie!
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