CAOC Membership

BECOME A PART OF CAOC

Consumer Attorneys of California is a professional organization that represents the interests of 39 million Californians. Our member attorneys stand for plaintiffs seeking accountability from those who do wrong.

• Seeking Justice For All •

Membership Benefits

Affiliate Membership Benefits

Protecting Your Practice

CAOC’s advocacy team works in the State Capitol in Sacramento to protect your practice, your clients, and the rights and safety of California consumers.

Improving your skills

CAOC offers online seminars featuring California’s premier plaintiffs attorneys to meet your CLE requirements, expand your legal knowledge and teach effective trial techniques.

Membership grants you access to our online FORUM magazine, which features scholarly articles, legal updates, and valuable tips for growing your practice. Plus, you have the opportunity to submit your own article for inclusion in the magazine.

Members can join CAOC’s email list servers, where they can seek advice from fellow members and stay updated on important developments that impact their practice. They can also browse and search archived lists for specific topics.

Document Bank

Members have access to TrialSmith’s Online Deposition Bank, with more than 250,000 depositions of experts, doctors, and corporate reps. Document Bank includes briefs, pleadings, forms, and other documents. Contribute your depos and earn credits.

CAOC’s Amicus Curiae Program is part of our advocacy work. The program is a positive influence on the development of case law in a way that helps all Californians. CAOC's Amicus Curiae Committee is comprised of some of the top appellate attorneys in the plaintiffs bar.

Affiliate Marketplace

As an Affiliate member, you provide
goods and services to plaintiff trial
attorneys and support CAOC.
Affiliates are now listed alphabetically
by category. Attorney members can
click on the category to locate an
Affiliate Member.

Mailing List

Receive a reduced rental rate of CAOC Attorney Membership mailing list.

FORUM Magazine

Affiliate members receive a discount on advertising in CAOC’s Forum magazine. An alphabetical listing of CAOC Affiliate members is published in each edition of our
Forum magazine

In Person Seminars

Affiliate members receive priority in reserving exhibit space at CAOC’s Annual
Convention, Sonoma Travel Seminar, Palm Springs Seminar and one-day MCLE events.*

Sponsorships and Exhibiting

CAOC provides a wealth of opportunities throughout the year for vendors and interested firms to sponsor, exhibit, advertise and network with attorney members at our seminars, Convention, and webinars.

Newsroom

Stay up to date with the latest announcements and firsthand informationThe Just Us for Justice Podcast provides California consumer attorneys updates regarding California legislation and what Consumer Attorneys of California members can look forward to.The Consumer Attorneys of California Job Board allows CAOC members to both post and find jobs currently being offered

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• Stand for Justice •

Our Affiliate Members provide goods or services to plaintiff trial lawyers and support CAOC. Affiliates are now listed alphabetically by category on our newly redesigned page. Click on the category to locate an Affiliate Member.
Support our Affiliate Members by contacting them for your business needs and projects. Affiliate Membership is available to any person or company whose nature of business provides goods or services to plaintiff trial lawyers. Help us increase our Affiliate Membership, refer a vendor today!

The Job Board allows CAOC members to both post and find jobs available for attorneys and all legal support staff. CAOC student members and legal support staff have access to this resource, so make CAOC's Job Board your first stop for posting currently available positions in your firm for them to find. We have a handy guide to using the Job Board a breeze, whether you're posting a job opening at your firm or posting a resume to be among the searchable list of available candidates. It's another great benefit of your CAOC membership!

Numbers

We're Proud of

On our quest to seek justice for all, we're so appreciative of the work we've accomplished together.

3400+

CAOC Members

41

supported bills signed into law

0

opposed bills signed into law

77%

of the 33 endorsed candidates are women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA community

214

Pieces of Legislation

2026

Membership Committee

The CAOC Membership Committee consists of CAOC Board of Directors members. This committee helps strengthen the association's membership while also having fun networking with other board members. It is a great way to help the association grow stronger all while having fun doing it. Commitment includes:● Quarterly Zoom meetings● Must participate in one Membership Drive (either in person or virtual)● Agree to make phone calls to potential and recently lapsed members● Meetings include sharing ideas for new member benefits, recruiting and retaining ● Total 15–20 hour commitment for the yearIf you're interested in joining the Membership Committee, please email gro.coac%40rebmem

• Seeking Justice For All •

About Us / Get Engaged

Consumer Attorneys of California

Consumer Attorneys of California is a professional organization that represents the interests of 39 million Californians. Our member attorneys stand for plaintiffs seeking accountability from those who do wrong.
Our attorneys and their clients face opponents with far more power and access to resources: Big polluters, insurance companies, automobile manufacturers and banks. CAOC members take only those cases they view as worthy, invest their own resources in pushing those cases to court and are paid under the contingency fee system only if their clients achieve a successful result.

Women's Caucus

The Women's Caucus organizes networking events and activities in all of the categories CAOC promotes, including political development, legislative lobbying, membership development, education, and community service. Last year, the Women’s Caucus fundraised, recruited almost 100 members for CAOC, organized community service days, sponsored networking events, and helped the Convention education effort.

New Lawyers Division

NLD encourages social networking, continuing legal education, scholarship, and increased legal proficiency by developing and advancing affordable programs, materials, services, and products specifically designed to assist and benefit new lawyers. NLD provides a statewide discussion forum and gives new lawyers a unified voice within CAOC.

Legal Staff Support Group

LSSG benefits CAOC attorney members by providing ongoing education and resources to their legal staff, resulting in more knowledgeable and confident members of their legal team. LSSG further offers alternative (possibly more efficient) ways of approaching and completing work assignments through access to the knowledge of every member of CAOC-LSSG.

Advocates Club

CAOC PACs raise money to support elected officials and candidates who stand with us in the fight for equity and justice for all. These people-powered committees reinforce our legislative and grassroots program and one of the most meaningful ways you can help our efforts is by supporting Advocates Club. We’ve been able to push incredible wins for consumers because of your support and the engagement of members like you.

Leadership Academy

CAOC is committed to fostering the next generation of leaders through our immersive Leadership Academy. Our program focuses on developing skills attorneys need to be successful in the practice of law and beyond.

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Business Friends

CAOC's Business Friends are our top allies in the fight to seek justice for all. These partners provide premier products and services for CAOC members, making the practice of law and taking care of your clients easier on your time and your pocketbook.

Grassroots Program

CAOC members may volunteer to be a grassroots advocate by sending a message to .gro.coac%40stoorssarg You are requested to provide your home address in order for CAOC to determine who are the legislators that represent your home address.

Law School Outreach Committee

The Law School Outreach Committee is dedicated to supporting law school students as they navigate their academic and professional journeys. Our mission is to foster a vibrant community where law students can network, find career opportunities, and deepen their understanding of consumer law while building meaningful relationships with their peers and practicing attorneys.

President's Club

President’s Club members are the leading plaintiff law firms in California and are highlighted as CAOC’s premier supporters. As a member, you and your firm receive elevated recognition and benefits, greater networking and referral opportunities, and increased visibility.

Diversity Equity &Inclusion Committee

Diverse groups based on disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression have historically been under-represented in the plaintiffs’ bar and state bar in general. The Consumer Attorneys of California Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee aims to overcome that disparity by fostering acceptance and promoting inclusion of a richly diverse collection of people heretofore underrepresented among the membership and leadership of CAOC.

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