President's Message - April 2026
Farah Tabibkhoei
WLALA President 2025-2026
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and honoring the impact and contributions of organizations in their ongoing efforts to prevent sexual violence. WLALA recently partnered with its Sister Bar organizations, BWL, APAWLA, and LLBA to raise over $4900 benefitting Harriett Buhai Center For Family Law, Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, and Survivor Justice Center!
This past month, many of us are gathering with family and neighbors to observe and celebrate Eid Al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, Passover, Easter, or are simply enjoying Spring break and hitting reset to enjoy quality time and relaxation. WLALA’s Spring Golf League is in full swing and the highly popular series is already sold out. If you missed it, we encourage you to stay tuned for WLALA’s Fall Golf League, which kicks off this Autumn. All levels are welcome.
In the meantime, we invite you to register and attend WLALA’s Litigator’s Forum, When Algorithms Meet Advocacy: Practical AI for Ethical Litigators, taking place on April 16, 2026 beginning at 5pm hosted by Signature Resolution, 633 W. 5th St., 54th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Join us for wine, appetizers, and networking and then hear from Panelists Vicki Chou, Cassie Palmer, and Toni Counts who will discuss tips and tricks to further your practice using AI and ways to avoid the pitfalls. Hear directly from Rachel Brewer of the State Bar of California on the draft Rules of Professional Responsibility that incorporate AI. The program will be moderated by Signature Resolution panelist Joanna Curtis. Join for an opportunity to provide live feedback on the draft rules—still in the comment period— that could impact the final rules. Tickets and sponsorships are available here: 2026 Litigators Forum – WLALA The event is complementary for the Judiciary who are WLALA members. We hope to see you there!
Lastly, tune in to the Daily Journal’s Open House and watch the livestream on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30 to hear from yours truly and learn more about what WLALA has in store this year. Sign up here: https://dailyjournal.com/openhouse
With Gratitude,
Farah Tabibkhoei
President, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles