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.
Raising the OC Bar
Latest Episodes
A Discussion with Tom Malcolm
In this episode, former OCBA President Tom Malcolm shares about his high-octane legal career including his journey to the practice of law, early years as an attorney beginning in 1966, starting his own firm, and later managing the Orange County...
From Criminal to Civil: Jennifer Keller’s Life in the Orange County Legal Community
Enjoy an entertaining discussion with Jennifer Keller about her 40+ year history in the Orange County legal community. Moderated by the Hon. Andrew Guilford (ret.), this episode covers Ms. Keller’s childhood growing up in Orange County, t...
Inside the OC’s History of White Collar Crime Cases
In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of some of Orange County’s most high-profile white collar criminal cases. OCBA Board Member/Stradling Attorney Sean Thomas Lobb and former Federal Prosecutor/Stradling Partner Jason ...
A Discussion with Judge Karen Robinson
Enjoy an inspiring conversation with Judge Karen L. Robinson, highlighting her life experiences in Kentucky, schooling, and distinguished legal career. Judge Robinson reflects on her service as the first African American city council memb...
Building A Law School From Scratch: The Creation Of UCI Law
In this episode, we dive into the bold origins of the University of California, Irvine School of Law, the first new public law school in California in over 40 years. Past OCBA President Christina Zabat-Fran and OCBA Board Member Sean ...