The Hellenic Law Society of California
Network for Hellenic-American Legal ProfessionalsThe Hellenic Law Society is a non-profit organization comprised of Hellenic-American and Philhellene attorneys in California who seek to foster community, fellowship, and professional learning among its members with an emphasis on Greek legal affairs, culture, and ancestry.
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A Commitment To Hellenic Principles
The Hellenic Law Society of California seeks to preserve and foster an appreciation of Hellenism and Hellenic principles. These principles, which are especially vital for members of the legal profession, include the following:
A commitment to individual liberty, within an ordered society, reflected in the originally Hellenic idea of democracy;
A commitment to the rule of law as an instrument of justice in a civilized polity, rather than as the mechanism of technocracy or bureaucracy; and a love of learning; and
A commitment to preservation of that spirit of free inquiry (particularly into ethical matters) which is well named by the term the ancient Hellenes used, "philosophy," in its best and broadest sense.
A Diverse Collective of Legal Professionals
The members of Hellenic Law Society represent a very broad range of specialties and practice areas, including but not limited to estate planning, corporate transactions, criminal defense, civil litigation and arbitration and international practitioners. Members include accomplished attorneys in every field of law. Our members share their counsel, expertise, and tools of the trade to the benefit of all associated with the Society.
Hellenic Society Officers
Peter Lagarias
President
Stella Pantazis
Vice President
Nick Tarlson
Treasurer
Peter Bagatelos
Assistant Treasurer
Angelena Psaras
Secretary
News & Events
2023 Greek Independence Day
The United Hellenic American Society (UHAS) is organizing a Greek Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the center of downtown San Francisco at Union Square. We have secured the Greek band “KYMATA” to begin playing music starting at 12 noon and...
San Francisco Holiday Party
A big thank you to those who attended the Hellenic Law Society Annual Celebration at Unwine'd in San Francisco! The good company and cause for celebration made for a festive atmosphere. It was a pleasure to see everyone and we look forward to the next events for all...
The Parthenon Marbles Case and the Universal Museum Myth: Policies and Politics
Thursday, April 28 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. This symposium will bring together leading scholars and advocates to discuss the history of cultural property, their rightful owners and whether the property should be returned to the original creating country. Professor David...
The Formation of Corporations and Pass-Through Entities, For Profit and Non-Profit Entities
Join us for an MCLE training program for California practitioners. The program will cover the basic decisions regarding forming an entity for a California business or non-profit entity. Our speakers have decades of experience in business transactional practice and are...
HLS Visit to the Supreme Court
The Hellenic Law Society sponsored a trip to the hallowed halls of the US Supreme Court. The visit to Washington D.C. included attendance at an oral argument before the Supreme Court, a meeting with Justice Anthony Kennedy, and a tour of the United States Capitol...
The Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece Cultural and Legal Issues
- Hon. Socrates Sourvinos, Consul-General of Greece - Admiral Alexandros Kokkinidis (Ret. Hellenic Navy) - Professor David Rudenstine, Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva UniversityThursday January 27, 2022 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: A Zoom Presentation PRICE: Free to all due...
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