During its first meeting on June 23, 1970, the founders of the Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers’ Association envisioned an organization that would serve the trial lawyers in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties through education, networking, business development, and liaisons with the local judges and courts as well as other bar associations.  Over the last 50 years, ACCTLA not only realized our founders’ vision, but has also become a leader among California TLAs in their commitment to addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the bar and bench.