Welcome to the CPA/Law Society! We are a group of professionals, comprised primarily of CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and executives who meet regularly to hear speakers on various topics of interest and/or importance to our professions and personal lives. The presentations both informative and entertaining.

Our meetings provide an opportunity for professionals from closely linked professions to gather on a regular basis in a fun and relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere. The meetings primarily take place at Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo and North Ranch County Club in Westlake Village. CPE and MCLE credits are availalbe for attending our meetings.

Below is a list of our leaders and board members:

Lars Rathje – President
Lars Rathje is a Middle Market Insurance Broker and Risk Manager at Lockton Insurance Services. He is a director, organizer and co-leader of events

Lauren Rad – Vice President
Lauren Rad is an attorney who practices Business Litigation and Employment law at Ferguson Case Orr Patterson. She Co-Host events and provides guidance for topics and speakers.

Scott Hansen – Secretary
Scott Hansen is a Regional Director of Wealth Management for the Westlake Village and Santa Barbara offices of Wells Fargo Private Bank. Scott helps with topics, speakers and provides guidance as the CPA/Law Society continues to grow.

Juan Soto – Treasurer
Juan Soto is a CPA who specializes in all tax matters at Soares, Sandall, Bernacchi & Petrovich
Juan helps the CPA/Law Society manage its financial affairs helps with new topics and speakers and is a regular presence at our meetings.

Bruce Stenslie
Bruce Stenslie is the President and CEO of the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County. Bruce occasionally speaks at events as well as provides support with topics and speakers.

Thanks to your support, our membership list continues to grow, and includes most of the large and well-known CPA firms, law firms, and banks in the area, as well as a great group of individual CPAs, attorneys, and related professionals.

We invite you to browse our website, and hope to see you at an upcoming CPA/Law Society meeting!

Lars Rathje, President