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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.

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. 

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.

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.
 

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".

 

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.

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!


NEW CLIENTS IN OCTOBER
2030 North Pacific
Baywood Village
Canon Del Sol
Chelsea Court
Escena
La Mer
Meadowbrook Village
Newpark Village Townhomes
San Diego Rancho La Cresta
Showplace Square Lofts

NEW CLIENTS IN SEPTEMBER
Belagio Villas
Cabrillo Commons
Countryside Patio HOA
Glenview HOA
Harbor Station
La Hacienda
Malibu Villas
Park Avenue
Serrano CA

NEW CLIENTS IN AUGUST
Centre Court
Covina Townhomes
Hillcrest Park
Kingmont
La Vina
Lakeshore Village Lake
Library Lane
Manitoba West
Montara Estates
Murphy Hill Road
Park Place Chino
Pebble Hill Homes
Seaside Cottages
The Hawthornes
Villa Monterey
Walden Woods
Wildwood Township

NEW CLIENTS IN JULY
1325 Indiana Street
Bridgeberry
Cameron Meadows II
City Center Plaza
Empire West
Las Lomas
New Horizons South Bay
Signal Hill Village
Sutter Terrace
Sycamore Walk
The Boardwalk
Tract No. 3644
Woodland Heights

NEW CLIENTS IN JUNE
60 Rausch Street
560 Haight Street
Apple Valley Estates Master
Cedar Creek Village
Coventry Court
Deerfield Village
Malibu Coastline
Maze Stone Village, Inc.
Sterlingshire
Villa Corona
Willowbrook of Santa Lucia Hills

NEW CLIENTS IN MAY
957 Fig
Crystal Pointe
Eleven Nineteen Lincoln Boulevard
La Jolla Capri Aire
Sandalwood
Silverado Oaks
Suntree II
The Marinero
Vista Terrace
Waverley Manor

NEW CLIENTS IN APRIL
1545 Broadway
5851 - 5853 Mission Street
Bay Cliff Village North
Bridgetowne
Bridle Path
Courtyards at Mission Valley
La Jolla Racquet Club
Mariana
Oak Tree at Bear Creek
Sunset Time Master
Sunset Time Residences
The Montego Oceanside
Tract 28164

NEW CLIENTS IN MARCH
1281 Homestead
Crestline Owners Association
Fortune Estates
Glenwood Townhomes
Hyde Park Village
Lake Tamarisk Land Yacht Harbor, Inc.
Mason and Cleo
Montage Master
Renaissance
Siena Court
Sonata at Canyon Crest Maintenance Corp.
Sweetwater Vistas
The Cienega Valley
Toluca Village
Trade Winds 53433
Villa Savona
Walnut House Coop.
Yerba Buena Lofts

NEW CLIENTS IN FEBRUARY
505 Lancaster Street
Belle Roche Estates
Green Court West
Fountain Plaza, Inc.
Los Angeles Media Tech Center
Mission Hills Townhomes
San Pedro Square
Vanowen Villas
Villa Portofino
Windwood Garden Homes
WWC

NEW CLIENTS IN JANUARY
Country Glen
Morro Del Mar
Mountain View
Park Westwood Towers
Senda Nueva Commons
The Reserve Maintenance Corp.

NEW CLIENTS IN DECEMBER
Avalon at Eagles Crossing
Fairwind
Freeway Crossroads Maintenance Corp.
Fountain Springs Manor
Gardena Place
Surfside II
The La Hacienda
Torreon
Villa Paradiso
Villa Sequoia
Vineyard Park Maintenance Corp.

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