Please join CALOBA for an AMAZING evening of comparative wine tasting! We will be sampling an exclusive collection of premium wines from California, France and beyond. Ever wondered what the difference is between a Cabernet and a Bordeaux, between a Chardonnay and a White Burgundy, or what makes various appellations so special? Come taste for yourself! This will be the ultimate WINE LOVER’S EVENT with tasting, discussion and hopefully a little education about each of our featured wines and their associated growing areas. (We may sneak in some Read more…

Every day women at work face difficult situations and critical conversations that shape their reputation and career. Want to hear from others how they addressed these important moments? Do you have questions of your own? Our panel of in-house counsels and law firm attorneys are eager to share their stories and experiences. Please join us for an evening with our panelists to discuss how and when to advocate for yourself, assert your position, and give & receive feedback. Submit your own questions at the check-in table for the Read more…

CALOBA cordially invites you to join our Chinese New Year celebration at Varian Medical Systems in Palo Alto on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. This year’s theme is “Red” – which symbolizes luck, happiness, and joy in Chinese culture. A $50 Amazon gift card will be awarded to the winner of the best costume with a “red” theme! This event kicks-off CALOBA’s calendar of exciting events in 2018. Come meet other Bay Area attorneys as we ring in an auspicious lunar new year and celebrate the Year of the Read more…

CALOBA cordially invites you to attend our 2017 holiday party for CALOBA members and friends. This is a wonderful opportunity to network and to reflect on a remarkable year filled with many professional seminars, luncheons, and social events. To celebrate achievements of this year, we will also present awards to outstanding CALOBA members. Additionally, We are excited to present a unique entertainment during the party, in which our members and their family will play a few traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as Erhu and Guzheng. Together, let’s welcome Read more…

Does inter partes review—an adversarial process used by the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) to analyze the validity of existing patents—violate the Constitution by extinguishing private property rights through a non-Article III forum without a jury? The program will be presented as a two party argument before a panel of mock justices, and will address the following topics: Does the AIA’s IPR procedure violate Article 3? Are patents public or private rights? Does the AIA’s IPR procedure violate the 7th Amendment? If you are interested in participating as a litigator Read more…

CALOBA is excited to bring you our General Counsel (GC) roundtable event.  Our distinguished panel of top legal counsel will share their experiences at the helm of some of the top technology companies. Come hear insights from our diverse set of panelists on getting to the GC role, leading a legal team, and effective engagement and interaction with your outside counsel.  This is a great opportunity for in-house counsel, outside counsel, and anyone interested in the top legal positions.   Panelists (in alphabetical order): Mary Fuller – General Counsel, ASSIA Read more…

We are thrilled to invite you to CALOBA’s next fun social mixer – our first ever Wine and Chocolate pairing event!!! We have invited The Chocolate Garage of Palo Alto to offer some of the best chocolates from around the world which will be paired with fine wine and liquors from California and beyond. A chocolate specialist will further enlighten us about the path from cacao to chocolate and guide our pairing event. We will also be promoting CALOBA’s Event of the Year, our upcoming General Counsel Roundtable Read more…

We are thrilled to invite you to CALOBA’s annual picnic on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Baylands Park. We will be at the “Bay Breeze 1” picnic area. Come mingle with fellow attorneys, law students, families, and friends! Event Details  Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Bay Breeze 1, Sunnyvale Baylands Park, 999 E Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Registration Fee: Free for paid members and their families; $10 for non-members Parking: $6 per car   To help Read more…

What do you wear to meet law firm partners and coworkers at a baseball game, on the golf course, or at a fundraising gala? Have you had to meet a client at the airport once you arrived from flying 12 hours? As a legal professional, it is important to present yourself in a professional manner for any type of business or social event. Professional attire and proper interactions with coworkers, supervisors, or clients are so important in our business casual work environment in the Silicon Valley. This is Read more…