By Edward McIntyre A good friend asked me to lecture to her business ethics class at San Diego State University, mostly juniors and seniors. During class, she would mark the 54 students on “participation,”...
By Rick Waite Two double vodkas on the rocks every night before dinner. To relax after a hard day at the office, I told myself. And then perhaps a glass of red wine with...
By Erik Nelson Personal branding is imperative because law firms are established and maintained based on the reputations of attorneys. Branding can help solidify your identity in the minds of potential clients and it...
By Edward McIntyre Typically, when a lawyer represents two clients in the same matter, the relationship is both clear and balanced. The lawyer owes equal loyalty to each client; neither has a primary claim on the lawyer’s fidelity....
By Christine Pangan, featuring Agustin Peña and Michelle Ryle. When working with clients/victims in traumatic situations, how do you prevent yourself from experiencing secondary trauma? Michelle Ryle works in the City Attorney’s Domestic Violence...
By Taneashia Morrell There are several factors that may cause a legal professional to switch from one area of practice to an entirely different discipline. Often, hiring managers want to know why you’re reforming...
By Edward McIntyre Macbeth and Duncan were returning from court when Clyde Tabbit caught up with them. “Macbeth, got a question. Got a minute?” “Here’s our building. Let’s go up to the office.” “Really...
This infographic was originally published in the July/August 2018 issue of San Diego Lawyer.
By Jeffrey Chinn At Comic Con 2018, I sat through a panel titled “Judges on the Law of the Last Jedi and Solo” including with Judge John B. Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Magistrate...
By Carole J. Buckner Creed-21 v. City of Wildomar, 2017 WL 5484032,provides salient reminders regarding complying with local rules, scheduling depositions and most importantly, complying with court orders to avoid sanctions. The case also implicates...