Awards & Accolades

Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award
Renée J. Nordstrand-Black was awarded the Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award in December of 2014 which honors one attorney each year for her dedication to the advancement and success of women, being a mentor for other women, as well as having a professional excellence and commitment to the highest level of ethics.
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Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
| United States Congress
| California Senate
| California Legislature | Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award

Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb
Renée J. Nordstrand-Black is rated "10.0 Superb" by Avvo, an organization that empower users to make smarter, more confident choices for attorneys. Ratings are based on an attorney's experience, industry recognition and professional conduct.
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Avvo Clients' Choice Award
Renée J. Nordstrand-Black routinely offers advice to user questions posted on Avvo. This, along with five star client reviews on Avvo has earned her the Avvo "Client's Choice Award".
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Martindale-Hubbell - AV Preeminent Rating
Renee J. Nordstrand-Black was awarded The AV Preeminent Rating. The Peer Review Rating process evaluates lawyers in the United States and Canada. This is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
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Rated "Premium" by Lawyer.com
Renée J. Nordstrand-Black is rated "Premium" by Lawyer.com and a recommended lawyer for Santa Barbara residents seeking a legal professional for their case.
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Memberships

Former President of Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
Renée J. Nordstrand-Black is the former president of the SBWL, an organization that advocates gender equality through examining the problems of and proposing solutions to the internal and external factors that inhibit women in their quest for social and professional equality.
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California Women Lawyers
California Women Lawyers promotes the advancement of women in the legal profession and is an active advocate for the concerns of women in society. Whether it is helping new practitioners expand their client base or assisting experienced attorneys in securing positions on the bench, CWL is an invaluable resource for the professional advancement of women lawyers.
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Consumer Attorneys of California is a professional organization made up of nearly 3,000 attorneys who represent plaintiffs seeking accountability from those who do wrong.
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
CAALA the nation's largest local association of plaintiffs' attorneys. Consumer Attorneys protect people from unsafe products, unsafe medicine, unfair business practices and unscrupulous, negligent corporate conduct. Through education and training, Consumer Attorneys subscribe to the highest standards of quality legal representation and ethical conduct.
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Santa Barbara County Bar Association
The SBCBA is a nonprofit organization that administers many programs and activities to benefit attorneys and the community. Our members work to improve the legal profession, the communities in which they live, and the administration of justice in society.
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Santa Barbara Downtown Organization
The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization (dba Downtown Santa Barbara) is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of the business, cultural, community and environmental vitality of downtown Santa Barbara for the benefit of its members, Santa Barbara residents and visitors.
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Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award
Renee J. Nordstrand-Black was awarded the Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award in December of 2014 which honors one attorney each year for her dedication to the advancement and success of women, being a mentor for other women, as well as having a professional excellence and commitment to the highest level of ethics.
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