Join the SMBA

Founded in 1928, the Santa Monica Bar Association has developed a rich community of lawyers in various fields. We offer continuing education credits, monthly section lunch programs, opportunities to highlight your firm at events and through educational seminars, special events with our local judiciary, and many other networking opportunities. Membership is on an annual basis, accrued in the month you join. We pride ourselves in offering a unique opportunity for local businesses, local judiciary, and local lawyers to get together and build relationships.

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1. Attorney First Year - $50.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments For licensed attorneys practicing less than one year.

2. Attorney 1-5 Year - $115.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) For licensed attorneys practicing one to five years.

3. Attorney Full Member - $155.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) For all licensed attorneys practicing over five years.

4. Student - $35.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments

5. Judiciary - Free Subscription period: Unlimited For active members of the judiciary including sitting commissioners.

6. Non-Lawyer Affiliate - $155.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) For professionals who serve the legal community.

7. Attorney Support Staff - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) For law clerks, paralegals, legal secretaries, law office managers, or similar positions.

8. Sponsor - Free Subscription period: Unlimited For firms and companies who wish to sponsor SMBA events. This is not for individuals. Employees of sponsors can be non-lawyer affiliates or members (if they are attorneys in good standing).

Retired Attorney - $75.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year Automatic renewal (recurring payments) Retired Attorney

BENEFITS

Professional Opportunities

Low Cost Networking
Monthly MCLE Seminars
Commitment and service to Santa Monica and other So. Cal. communities
Interaction with West District Judges and Staff

Business Opportunities

Develop long term business relationships in Santa Monica, West LA, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Venice, and Marina Del Rey
Lawyer Referral & Information Service matches prospective clients with participant attorneys
Discounts With Certain Malpractice Carriers
Los Angeles County Bar membership dues discount
Discounts on Westlaw & Rutter Practice Guides.
15% discount when you sign up with DocuSign’s Law Firm Package.

Practice Development

Become a speaker at a First Friday Lunch or other program.
Earn MCLE credit and stay up to date on current developments in the law at section lunches where judicial officers, legal experts and other distinguished lecturers provide specialized education.
Meet lawyers in your practice area of law to discuss your issues and help to resolve others’ issues.

Public Service

Become an Arbitrator with the SMBA Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program
Pro Bono Service Opportunities
Supports organizations such as the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

SMBA Administration

2461 Santa Monica Blvd., #529

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Ph. 310-450-9289 Arb. (310) 581-5163

smbaoffice@smba.net