Parker Shaffie LLP is proud to return as a sponsor for the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s (BHBA) annual Installation Dinner on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 6-8 PM!
In November 2025, the landscape of dispute resolution shifted. The release of ABA Ethics Opinion 518 marks a pivotal turn for lawyer-mediators and practitioners alike, redefining the ethical boundaries that govern the mediation process.
We are proud to highlight Edward Baker’s commitment to Southwestern Law School where On March 16, 2026, Ed returned to serve on an alumni panel focused on Civil Pre-Trial Litigation Practice. As a Senior Attorney and a member of the Class of 2016, Ed dedicated his time to sharing the “real world” of law with
Please join the Beverly Hills Bar Association on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30pm at the Skirball Cultural Center for an exclusive opportunity to engage with the distinguished Judge’s of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Civil Division.
Are your firm’s policies robust enough to withstand the scrutiny of the modern era? The legal landscape is shifting at a breakneck pace. As we move deeper into 2026, the intersection of emerging technology and traditional practice has created a new set of "inescapable" ethical challenges. From the nuances of AI supervision to the complexities
Ethics Opinion 518 is ushering in a new era for lawyer-mediators, attorneys, and clients. The opinion redefines ethical boundaries in mediation, and may have effects in the dispute resolution arena. Join ethics attorney Joel A. Osman and Jeff Kichaven Friday, February 13 from 10-11am PST as they unpack the key implications of Opinion 518.
When an attorney pivots from the role of advocate to expert witness, the rules of engagement shift—often dangerously. While expert witness work may not be “legal representation” in the traditional sense, the risks of disqualification, discipline, and malpractice exposure remain high. Joel A. Osman and Adam J. Telanoff (Partner/General Counsel and Senior Counsel, Parker Shaffie
Attorneys Joel Osman and Catherine Macan presented "Onboarding New Clients & the Fundamentals of Conflicts of Interests" to the Citrus Estate Planning Council at Azuza Pacific University.
Parker Shaffie LLP would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who made the Centinela Youth Services (CYS) 50th Anniversary Celebration an unforgettable and monumental success!
Parker Shaffie LLP and founding partner David Parker (UCLA Law – Class of 1976) were proud to sponsor the UCLA Law Latine Alumni Happy Hour, held at the Luskin Center Courtyard before the California Latino Bench-Bar Leadership Summit on Friday, October 17.
