Message from the President
From Robert Coviello, President of IALOC

Cari Amici,

Buonasera and warm greetings to all.

Our February gathering brings us back to one of our favorite places — Antonello Ristorante — where fellowship, tradition, and conversation always seem to flow as easily as the olive oil.

Event Details:
Location: Antonello Ristorante
3800 South Plaza Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92704 — South Coast Plaza Village
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.

This month, we are pleased to welcome Vicky Carabini, who will be sharing details about the upcoming “Language and Culture: An Italian Perspective” event taking place on February 21st at Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts. This special program celebrates the richness of Italian language, poetry, music, and cultural heritage in a way that connects our history to the present day. It is a wonderful opportunity for our members, families, and friends to experience Italian culture beyond the courtroom and into the heart of our community.

Vicky will also add a little excitement to the evening with a drawing for event tickets and a bottle of her olive oil — because no Italian gathering is complete without a little generosity and good flavor.

We will also be discussing an extraordinary opportunity with NIABA, as they prepare for their 7th Biannual Italy CLE in Palermo, Sicily (September 21–24, 2026), where attendees can earn 9 CLE credits while experiencing the beauty, history, and culture of Sicily. We are looking forward to gauging interest from our IALOC members who may wish to participate in this unforgettable educational experience.

As we come together this month, let us continue to celebrate what makes IALOC special — our shared heritage, our professional camaraderie, and our ability to turn every meeting into something that feels like famiglia.

"Sai perché gli avvocati italiani amano le riunioni? Perché finiscono sempre a tavola."
(Do you know why Italian lawyers love meetings? Because they always end at the table.)

We look forward to seeing you there.

Con orgoglio e gratitudine,
(With pride and gratitude)

Robert D. Coviello, Esq.
President, Italian American Lawyers of Orange County