Membership
The membership consists of 80 lawyers, judges, and law students. The membership is widely diverse, bringing together Federal, State, Appellate and Superior Court judges, large firm partners and associates, sole practitioners, City Attorneys, County Attorneys, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, and in-house counsel. Law student members are traditionally recruited from the law schools throughout the Bay Area.
Join Us
New Members
Membership is by nomination. Ideally a potential nominee has had the opportunity to attend a Inn program and dinner before applying for membership. The potential nominee should see what the Inn is like, see how it functions, and have a chance to meet current members.
Most importantly, the nominee should understand the time commitment involved & the expectations regarding contributions to the Inn. The nominating member may be assigned to the same team as their nominee’s to help foster the best experience possible.
Current Members
It’s time to renew your membership for the 2025-2026 Season! When you renew early, you make it easier for us to plan for the year and announce teams before the Banquet. Please click on the “Renew Your Membership Button or fill out the form at: Continuing Member Renewal 2025-2026 and remember to include any updates to your contact information and practice areas!
For more information about your member benefits, please visit the American Inns of Court website.
You can pay your dues in full all at once or pay the first payment by June 5, 2025, with the balance due on September 15, 2025. If you need a different payment plan, please contact the Treasurer.
If you prefer to pay via Stripe, which includes a transaction fee, please remit the amount based on your membership level and desired payment:
If you would like to pay by Zelle, please contact the Treasurer to generate a Zelle request.
To pay by check, please mail your check payment to:
Earl Warren American Inn of Court
1212 Broadway, Ste 1500
Oakland, CA 94612
We also have a waiver program for anyone who wants to join but has a financial hardship. That application can be found here: Dues Waiver Application
How It Works
Teams
The Inn divides itself into eight teams. To advance the goal of mentoring new lawyers and law students, each team is comprised of one judge, attorneys of various years of experience, and one law student. At each meeting, one team is responsible for presenting an original legal education program to the greater membership.
