Raising the OC Bar
From its agrarian beginnings to status as a major economic power, lawyers and judges played a key role in the development of Orange County, California. Raising the OC Bar spotlights the rich and unique history of the Orange County legal community including stories about landmark cases, impactful institutions, and legal trailblazers.
Podcasting since 2023 • 7 episodes
Raising the OC Bar
Latest Episodes
OCBA Affiliate Spotlight: Orange County Asian American Bar Association
This episode features the history of the Orange County Asian American Bar Association, going back to 1993. Mei Tsang interviews esteemed guests: Retired Judge Kirk Nakamura, Charles Wu, and Jessica Cha. The panelists highlight exciting stories ...
August 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:45
Orange County’s Role in the Development of Private Alternative Dispute Resolution
Justice William Bedsworth and Daniel Robinson of Robinson Calcagnie, Inc. moderate a panel discussion with Justice John Trotter (Ret.), one of the cofounders of JAMS, and Alan Brutman, one of the cofounders of Judicate West, concerning Orange C...
March 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:58
OCBA Affiliate Spotlight: Hispanic Bar Association History
This episode spotlights the history of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County, going back to the 1970s. Shirin Forootan interviews esteemed guests: Judge Aguirre, Justice Sanchez, and Jeanette Garcia. Personal stories about Wally Davis, ...
February 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:16:15
A Discussion with Justice William Bedsworth
An in-depth discussion with Justice William Bedsworth about his personal and professional background including his first legal job with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, path to the Orange County Superior Court bench and appointment...
November 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:18:01
OCBA History
Former Presidents of the Orange County Bar Association and its current CEO/Executive Director discuss the growth of the Orange County legal community, the role the OCBA has played in the development of legal institutions in Orange County, and t...
October 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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2:05:01