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The Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations supports two primary programs in pursuit of its mission. These programs are as follows:

1) An annual forum (the "Conference") where lawyers representing California bar associations meet to debate and vote on matters that both (i) concern the legal profession and the people of the State of California and (ii) are designed to promote: the improvement of the administration of justice within the State of California; the education of the profession and public concerning the justice system and laws of the State of California; the science of jurisprudence; professional excellence; or respect for the law.

2) Legislative program intended to implement by legislative action or other appropriate means proposals approved by the delegates at the annual Conference. The organization's Board of Directors prioritizes matters passed at the Conference and then, with the assistance of a professional lobbyist, seeks legislative action on some high-priority proposals. To further its legislative program, the organization may work with other organizations, such as California local and specialty bar associations, the State Bar of California, the California Judicial Council, and the American Bar Association.

The CDCBA provides a means for California lawyers to work together in a common effort:

To improve the California and American systems of justice;
To improve access to legal representation and the justice system for all persons regardless of their economic or social condition;
To provide leadership in improving the law to serve the changing needs of society;
To provide and promote public understanding of and respect for the law, legal process and the role of the legal profession;
To assure the highest standards of professionalism, competence and ethical conduct;
To promote professional growth;
To advance the rule of law;
To promote full and equal participation in the legal profession by all individuals without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances;
To preserve and enhance the ideal of the legal profession as a service profession and its dedication to public service;
To preserve the independence of the legal profession and of the judiciary as fundamental to a free society.

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