Providing Access to Justice by Ensuring Oversight and Quality Control in California’s Appointed Appellate Counsel System.
Announcements
CAP-LA Announces New Executive Director
We are pleased to announce Jennifer Peabody as the new Executive Director of CAP-LA. This decision follows CAP-LA Board’s due diligence investigation of all possibilities, and we are confident that Jennifer’s leadership will guide us toward continued success and growth.
Jennifer has been a vital part of our organization as a staff attorney since November 2020, and panel attorney for 20 years prior to that, contributing to our achievements with her exceptional strategic insight and commitment to our mission. Her deep understanding of our goals and values, combined with her proven ability to lead, make her the ideal person to lead us into the future.
We are excited about the direction Jennifer will take CAP-LA and look forward to the continued impact we will make together.
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this well-deserved promotion!
Thank you for your ongoing support as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
New Los Angeles Superior Court Case Numbering Matrix
As part of the ongoing transition to electronic filing, the L.A. Superior Court has implemented a new case number matrix. Attached is a sheet with the new case prefixes, an explanation of how the new prefixes will work and a copy of the previous case numbering matrixes.
Upcoming MCLE Opportunities
Persuasive Legal Writing with Daniel U. Smith
Hosted by CAP-LA and open to all appellate project panel attorneys and staff
April 29, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Webinar via Zoom
Daniel U. Smith, retired Certified Appellate Specialist, member of the California Academy of Appellate Lawyers and author will teach the key writing techniques that judges advocate to make legal writing persuasive. This is a general legal writing seminar on how to achieve clarity by writing that exemplifies brevity, simplicity, continuity and specificity.
*2 hours of MCLE general credit is offered for this training*
Attorneys Wanted
Join the Panel for Indigent Representation with Flexibility and Impact!
- Are you passionate about justice and ensuring fair legal representation for all?
- Are you a new attorney looking to start an appellate career with training opportunities and case assistance?
- Are you a seasoned attorney looking to shift gears and bring your expertise to a more flexible and fulfilling practice?
