CALSPro - California Association of Legal Support Professionals

USBC Central District Clerk’s Office Divisional Closures

Posted November 27, 2019 in Court Updates

The Clerk’s Office in the Riverside, Santa Ana, San Fernando Valley, and Northern Divisions of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed on Friday, December 13, 2019, to enable staff to attend a district-wide training program.

Los Angeles Division Intake Open. The Intake Section at the Los Angeles Division, located at 255 East Temple Street, 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012, will be open for non-electronic filings from all divisions. For questions regarding filings at the Los Angeles Division on that day, or to make arrangements to file an emergency document if the filer is unable to travel to the Los Angeles Division, you may call (213) 894-1446.

A limited number of staff will be available to answer the Court’s general information line at (855) 460-9641, and to support the Court’s online chat feature. Electronic services, including CM/ECF, LOU, ePOC, PACER, and VCIS, will continue to be available on this date.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL CLERK OF COURT

See Official Notice HERE.

Thank You From CALSPro!

Posted November 20, 2019 in Marketing

Thanksgiving is almost upon us! CALSPro is thankful for the hardworking business professionals working diligently behind the scenes that keep the association up and running. We are thankful for our members, our sponsors, and the many business connections made over the years for their knowledge, donations, and involvement. Thank you from CALSPro!

We’d like to share an article posted recently by Proof Digital that explains how your company can use successful marketing strategies throughout the holiday to maximize its potential.

When most of us think about Thanksgiving, we think of food, family, football, and more food. But don’t miss out on the opportunity to market your brand through the holiday. This season, set your sales strategies into full gear and get creative with these Thanksgiving marketing tips.

Be Thankful

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and what better opportunity to show the thankful side of your company’s brand? Let your consumers and partners know what your business is thankful for this holiday season.

Thanksgiving cards

One way to show your appreciation to your top customers and partners is through a Thanksgiving card. This gesture over the holidays can raise familiarity and develop your brand image. Make it personable by hand writing the cards with a personal note in each one.

Social Sweepstakes

Show your thanks to your customers by offering a sweepstakes for the holidays. Spread the word through social media and offer a fun, festive reward for those that partake in the sweepstakes.

Website Festivities

Temporarily redesign your website to reflect the Thanksgiving spirit. Change your logo or add fun infographics to follow a festive theme. You can also add Thanksgiving tips and recipes to bring traffic your way. You can never go wrong with a good pumpkin pie recipe!

Customer involvement

Get your customers involved in the holiday spirit. Ask your customers what they are thankful for this season. Have them send you pictures, text, and videos to post on your social media.

Thanksgiving promotion

Offer special Thanksgiving promotions. Get an early start on promoting your holiday discounts across all of your marketing channels. Try offering special discounts for customers who share post on social media.

Give Back to the Community

Show what your company is thankful for by giving back to those that are less fortunate. Use the holiday as an opportunity for your employees to volunteer together or donate to a deserving charity. Not only will you be giving back to the community, but it will create great marketing buzz.
Remember to show what you are thankful this season and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Practicing Law With A Light Heart and a Focused Mind

Posted November 14, 2019 in Education

LSI’s Legal Specialization Sections are proud to present a free webinar on mental health issues. Millions of people are affected by mental illness every year. It is time to talk about professional burnout and normalize mental health.

Cameron G. Stout, J.D.
Stout Heart, Inc.
December 12, 2019; Noon

THIS WEBINAR IS FREE FOR ALL LEGAL PROFESSIONALS!

The Legal Specialization Sections are a program of Legal Secretaries, Incorporated, an approved provider, and certify that this webinar has been approved for one (1) hour of participatory/competence issues MCLE credit by the State Bar of California.

Online registration and payment available at: http://www.lsi.org/events or CLICK HERE!

Announcing the CALSPro 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Posted November 6, 2019 in Membership

Voting took place via online secret ballot, and we are happy to report the results as follows:

2019‐2020 Officers and Board of Directors

Elected to a one‐year term by the entire membership to serve beginning October 5, 2019.

President, Board Member Robert Porambo, Knox Attorney Service, Inc., San Diego

Vice President, Board Member Ken Hastings, Hastings Legal Services, LLC., Temecula

Secretary‐Treasurer, Board Member Andrew Gowing, Janney and Janney Attorney Service, Los Angeles

Board Members:

Chad G. Barger, Attorney’s Certified Services, Bakersfield

Tom Bowman, Sterling Madison Company of San Jose

Andrew Gowing, Janney and Janney Attorney Service, Los Angeles

Ken Hastings, Hastings Professional Process Servers, Temecula

Larry Kirlin, First Legal Support, Fresno

Mark Manchester, Rezac‐Meyer Attorney Service, Los Angeles

Dan Mora, Gemini Legal, Rocklin

Anita Pasillas, Rapid Legal, Chino Hills

Robert Porambo, Knox Attorney Service, Inc., San Diego

Kristian Pujol, Commercial Process Serving, Inc., Ventura

Jay Roll, Janney and Janney Attorney Service, Santa Ana

We wish to thank the above individuals for agreeing to serve. Additionally, we wish to thank Jackie Janney‐Kilgore for running for the board.

Finally, the members are to be applauded for supporting the process and participating in the election.