2020
December 15, 2020
12.15.20 - Noma Law Firm APC has qualified for the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA) Gold Diversity Award for the firm’s 2020 diversity efforts. Awards will be presented at the annual Officers Installation and Diversity Award event to be held online on Friday, January 29th, 2021.
CCCBA created its Diversity Committee in 2002 to promote and support diversity within the legal community and throughout Contra Costa County. Noma Law Firm is a bronze sponsor of 2021’s diversity programming, supporting CCCBA’s diversity efforts all year long. Learn more about CCCBA’s goal to promote and support diversity within the legal community and Contra Costa county.
November 17, 2020
Noma Law Firm APC is a proud Bronze sponsor of the 2020 National Association of Subrogation Professional’s (NASP) conference and is co-presenting a session with Ulises Castellon of Fire Cause Analysis called “Fire Investigation in the 21st Century – Tactics, Tools & Tech!”
This session is designed to develop the skills necessary for a thorough and effective fire claim investigation. Attendees will learn how to ensure cost-effective utilization of experts, avoid common mistakes, and enhance claim recovery as well as benefit from unique information, perspectives, and data that can aid in determining the origin and cause of a fire.
November 11, 2020
During the Minority Bar Coalition Unity Celebration held November 10, 2020, California Women Lawyers received a Minority Bar Coalition Award for the presentation “Embracing Invisible Disabilities - Ending the Silence of Shame.” Sally Noma was a panelist for this presentation. Noma Law Firm APC is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession. The Minority Bar Coalition (MBC) is a network of over 40 diverse bar associations dedicated to working in a unified manner to advance the cause of diversity in the legal profession. Learn more here.
October 30, 2020
Founding attorney of Noma Law Firm, Sally Noma, recently completed the 2020 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Litigation Management Institute (LMI) earning the Certified Litigation Management Professional (CLMP) designation. Geared toward attorneys and litigation management professionals with 10 or more years of experience, LMI’s curriculum bridges the gap between legal theory, litigation strategy and the business aspects of litigation management. Instructors at the program included senior insurance company and large self-insured company executives, risk and senior claim officers, and in-house and outside defense counsel on a variety of subjects, including risk transfer, loss development, financial considerations, case and claim management strategies, alternative fee agreements, client relations and e-discovery. Noma was one of 100 select participants from all over the country to be evaluated on project presentation skills, classroom participation, and peer reviews.
October 8, 2020
Noma Law Firm, through its Silver Sponsorship of the California Women Lawyers (CWL) 2020 Annual Dinner, has donated five annual CWL 2021 memberships to allow for CWL to offer scholarships to attorneys who cannot afford to join or renew in 2021.
Membership with CWL provides women lawyers with an invaluable resource for professional advancement, helps new practitioners expand their client base, and assists experienced attorneys in securing positions on the bench. CWL has received The State Bar of California's Diversity Bar Association Award and has been recognized for innovative programs by the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations.
October 6, 2020
On November 19, Sally Noma will be speaking at the Contra Costa County Bar Association’s 26th Annual MCLE Spectacular. Her session, “Embracing Invisible Disabilities - Ending the Silence of Shame,” will be presented by the CCCBA East County Section and CCCBA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee.
The MCLE Spectacular will be held virtually from Nov. 18-20, 2020 and provides networking, socializing and MCLE opportunities for participating attorneys. Register here.
September 11, 2020
Noma Law Firm is proud to sponsor the California Women Lawyers’ 2020 Virtual Annual Dinner on September 11, 2020. The event will include a keynote speech by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, an influential figure in American politics notable for bringing the Me Too reckoning to Congress. In addition, the 2020-2021 Officers and Board of Governors will be sworn in by Chief Justice of California Tani Cantil-Sakauye.
CWL’s mission is to advance women in the legal profession, to improve the administration of justice, to better the position of women in society, and to eliminate inequities based on gender. Learn more about the program here.
August 7, 2020
Sally Noma was featured on the “I Know A Lawyer” podcast August 7 to discuss insurance issues resulting from disasters such as wildfires, water losses, litigation against companies who trigger disasters and damage, key points insureds should look for in their policies, and more.
The podcast, hosted by McKenna Brink Signorotti LLP, discusses a legal topic in each episode in a conversational, easy-to-understand way. Listen to prior episodes on iTunes.
August 5, 2020
Sally Noma joined a panel of women lawyers August 5 to discuss underlying prejudices that negatively impact legal careers and prevent greater diversity within the practice.
The webinar, “Embracing Invisible Disabilities - Ending the Silence of Shame,” sought to educate attendees on the various types of invisible disabilities, address the current lack of awareness of invisible disabilities that has too often resulted in stigma concerning various mental and physical conditions, and expand the legal community's knowledge and acceptance of invisible disabilities amongst members of the bar.
The webinar, hosted by California Women Lawyers, was part of the CWL At Home Series which will continue to be updated as members impacted by the global pandemic evolve. See future CWL offerings here.
May 15, 2020
Sally Noma has been elected as Governor for District 3 of the California Women Lawyers Association (CWL). Her two-year term will commence in October 2020, and as a Governor of populous District 3 she will represent Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. In addition to participating in board meetings throughout the year, CWL District Governors stand on committees, help plan events, recruit new CWL members, and assist in running the organization.
CWL is the only state bar association for women in California, and its focus is the professional advancement of women lawyers. Learn more about CWL’s Board of Governors here.
April 23, 2020
Noma Law Firm is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the inaugural Spring Virtual Conference hosted by National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP). Although the 2020 Spring Conference scheduled in Nashville was cancelled due to COVID-19, it was presented “on demand” in a virtual format on April 23 and 24. To learn more about future conferences, visit here.
March 17, 2020
Sally Noma and Ulises Castellon of Fire Cause Analysis will be presenting their webinar, “Public Fire Investigator – Friend or Foe?” at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST. Their webinar, which was selected by the National Association of Subrogation Professionals as part of the Arson Investigators Subrogation Webinar Series, will discuss the possible outcomes of the local fire department fire investigator completing their investigation before the insurance company’s origin and cause investigator is retained and sent to the scene.
February 10, 2020
Sally Noma is honored to be appointed to the Legislative Affairs Committee of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP). The committee was developed as a unique bill-tracking model to monitor state and federal legislation, enabling subrogation professionals to better understand the impact a proposed bill could have and even take action, if appropriate.
January 6, 2020
Noma Law Firm is committed to supporting diversity in the legal profession. We are excited to sponsor the upcoming Bay Area Women Lawyers Retreat February 28 through March 1, 2020. For more information about attending this event please click HERE.