2019 Spring Conference & Celebration of Fellows
THE BILTMORE SANTA BARBARA
May 1-3, 2019
Santa Barbara, California
The 2019 Spring Conference & Celebration of Fellows will be held May 1-3 at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara. The conference is designed for Fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America to enhance their already superior trial skills, to address practical issues and topics challenging litigators in today’s changing legal environment, and to afford each individual the opportunity to hear from and interact with North America’s finest trial and appellate lawyers.
Participants will be provided with advanced tools for continued success and expertise in trial techniques, evidence presentation, courtroom technology, case evaluations and marketing, as well as negotiations and alternative dispute resolution. New Fellows of the LCA will be formally inducted into the society during the black tie Celebration of Fellows Gala on Thursday, May 2, 2019. The conference will also give Fellows the opportunity to network with other distinguished attorneys from across North America, earn CLE credit and enjoy the beauty and splendor of Santa Barbara’s pristine beaches, majestic mountains and colorful culture.
SANTA BARBARA
Epitomizing the casually sophisticated California lifestyle, Santa Barbara is among America’s most coveted destinations. Located on the California coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the landscape is lush and almost tropical. Graced by sunny skies and a mild year-round climate, the Santa Barbara ambiance is richly Mediterranean, earning the community its reputation as the American Riviera.
The town’s Spanish colonial heritage is reflected in romantic architecture featuring adobe walls with recessed doors and windows, graceful archways, wrought-iron gates and red-tile roofs. With a small and exclusive population of just 90,000 people, Santa Barbara vibrates with activity – from quaint tree-lined State Street to intriguing art galleries, museums and the interactive Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Santa Barbara County is also a popular wine region that features nearly I00 vineyards. Adventure continues in the ocean with sport fishing, sunset cruises and kayaking around the nearby Channel Islands.
Luminous palm-lined beaches, jasmine-scented gardens and whitewashed adobes topped with red brick tiles have lured artists, writers and movie stars to Santa Barbara for over a century. Once a well-kept secret, the American Riviera is now a popular vacation spot that offers a little something for everyone. Art lovers make their way to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the various galleries on State Street and history buffs experience the history and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara. Hikers enjoy the challenge of the Cold Spring Trail, surfers catch a wave at Rincon Beach, and wine enthusiasts find award-winning vintages in local tasting rooms. Shoppers hit their stride in the Spanish-style courtyards of Paseo Nuevo, and foodies check out the vast Santa Barbara cuisine scene.