Over 80 newly sworn in attorneys attended the Orange County Bar Association's (OCBA) Bridging the Gap event on Saturday, February 9th. The event, co--sponsored by the OCBA Young Lawyers Division and the Daily Journal, provided 7 hours of MCLE to attendees who made their way through a day of educational and insightful presentations by volunteer members of the bench and bar.  Exhibitors included representatives from OCBA sections, committees, affiliates and local law related organizations who were all on hand to assist graduates in bridging the gap between law school and law practice. This program is offered twice a year at no charge to new admittees.

Kring & Chung Partner, Robert Mougin talks politics and bodybuilding with California's Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger at a Fundraising Event in Rancho Santa Fe, CA in the home of MLB player Steve Finley.

Around 700 guests, including 89 judges came together to celebrate the Orange County Bar Association's (OCBA) Judge's Night on January 18, 2008. OCBA installed the 2008 OCBA officers and presented the Franklin G. West Award to attorney Wylie Aitken. 

Kring & Chung attorneys (from right to left)

Laura C. Hess, Suzanne M. Rehmani, Justin G. Reden

Kring & Chung is pleased to announce that its Westlake Village office will be moving to a new location. Completion of the move will take place on December 14, 2007.  Please make a note of the new office contact information:

Kring & Chung Westlake Village

200 N. Westlake Village #207

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Tel: (805) 494-3892

Fax: (805) 800-1950

Managing Partner: Ronald J. Skocypec

Kring &  Chung Senior Associate, Laura Hess volunteered her time along with the Orange County Bar Association as part of their "Community Outreach" Program. Their efforts on Saturday, November 10th produced 888 boxes of food that were to be delivered to Senior Citizens at risk of hunger.

Kring & Chung is Pleased to Announce that John R. Bell has become a Partner. Mr. Bell will continue to work out of the Las Vegas Office. If you would like to contact Mr. Bell, you may reach him at (702) 260-9500 or email to jbell@kringandchung.com

Kring & Chung is pleased to announce the new location of its Sacramento Office and welcomes Paul T. McBride who will join this office as a Partner.

Mr. McBride's practice areas focus on construction law, insurance coverage, and litigation.  He serves as general counsel for area builders and developers and acts as defense counsel in cases involving construction defect and mold claims.  A graduate of Cornell Law School, Mr. McBride served for ten years as an attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he gained extensive trial experience.   Mr. McBride brings over 25 years of legal experience in a wide range of areas to the Sacramento office.

You can reach Mr. McBride at (916) 564-7000 or via email at pmcbride@kringandchung.com

Kring & Chung Sacramento Office - New Location

2620 J Street Sacramento, CA  95816

Phone (916) 266-9000

Fax (916) 266-9001

Contact: John R. Blakely, Sacramento Managing Partner

Congratulations to Suzanne M. Rehmani for being named Partner. Ms. Rehamni recently completed her LLM Tax Degree. Kring & Chung is very proud of Ms. Rehmani and pleased to have her expertise in the firm's Corporate, Real Estate and Estate Planning departments. To contact Ms. Rehmani, please call the Irvine headquarters at (949) 261-7700.

In association with the Orange County Korean American Bar Association (OC KABA), Kring & Chung Managing partner and OCKABA's President-Elect, Kenneth Chung was on hand to present to the Korean American community that attended today's 1st Annual Community Law School in Garden Grove, CA.

Various seminars were provided, free of charge, throughout the day, on topics ranging from Immigration, Family law, Estate Planning to Business Entities and How to Purchase a Retail Business. Special guests included: Mayor of Garden Grove, William J. Dalton, Honorable Judge Mark Kim, and Irvine City councilman, Dr. Steven Choi.

This 1st Annual Community Law School sponsored by OC KABA, was established to educate the Korean American community regarding legal issues which affect their daily lives. To learn more about OC KABA, please visit www.ockaba.com

Kring & Chung has moved its San Diego office.

New Address and Contact Information:

5897 Oberlin Dr.

Suite 210

San Diego, CA  92121

phone: (858) 866-0944

fax: (858) 866-0955

Contact: Robert P. Mougin, David P. Ramirez, David C.Weber

Kring & Chung kicks-off the Active for Life program at the American Cancer Society's luncheon today held at the Radisson on Irvine, CA. Kring & Chung team captains joined several other local law firms to initiate the ten week long "Law Firm Challenge" that will encourage participants to get active and get healthy. These initiatives are all part of the Cancer Society's goals of promoting cancer awareness and ways to living a healthier lifestyle.

For more information on the Active for Life program, click here

For more information on the American Cancer Society, please visit          www.cancer .org

The application to hold what would have been the 29th Annual Kring & Chung Newport Beach Triathlon was denied tonight by Newport Board members at the city council meeting held in Newport Beach. Thank you to all the supporters who assisted with this event. There will be another effort to change the course again, and continue with the race next year.

For more information on this please contact Pacific Sports, LLC at (714) 978-1528

Kring & Chung Newport Beach Triathlon news appears in the Orange County Register.

Click here for the article

"One of the longest running triathlons in the country may not return to Newport Beach this year."

To read more on this article, "False Start for annual triathlon?" published by the Daily Pilot, click here

Click here for latest Press Release on the Newport Beach Triathlon

To support this event and help keep the Newport Beach Triathlon alive,

please contact the council members of City of Newport Beach at

this direct link here:

Kring & Chung's Sacramento office will attend the Sacramento Barrister's Club and the Sacramento Bar Associations' annual luncheon welcoming the California Supreme Court's justices. The annual gala event will take place on February 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sutter Club in Sacramento.

Kring & Chung has hired Glen Howard as a new attorney to serve its Las Vegas office. His practice will focus on Construction law. To contact Mr. Howard, call (702) 260-9500.

Kring & Chung's San Diego office "adopted" a family through SAY (Social Advocates for Youth) for the Holidays. SAY San Diego is a locally based non-profit agency celebrating 31 years of support to the positive development of young people, their families and communities.

From left: Kyle Kring, James Burton, John Blakely

Kring & Chung attended SCCA's annual golf tournament today at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, CA. Partners Kyle Kring and John Blakely were on hand to support the SCCA and meet with several construction members who also participated. Executive Vice President, James Burton happily greeted the players at the registration booth. Says Burton, "Kring & Chung has been very important to the SCCA. John Blakely was instrumental in getting the bill (AB 758) passed. He met with legislators and went back and forth to Sacramento to get it done."

Kring & Chung attended Hillview Acres Children's Home 2nd Annual Fundraising dinner today as a silver sponsor. The evening was highlighted by featured speaker, Michael Reagan who touched everyone with his emotional speech. The Hillview staff also recognized CEO, Ronald Storm, who has dedicated over 25 years of service to Hillview. The night concluded with Kring & Chung attorney, Kathleen Jo Patterson, eloquently asking for the help of donations that would go directly to the shelter.

Managing partners Kyle Kring and Kenneth Chung were present, along with partners John Blakely and Kathleen Elder-Blakely. Ms. Blakely also sits on the board for Hillview Acres.