April Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
We are one year and one month into this crazy COVID-19 shut down, and finally, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel!
Monthly Archive: April 2021
New Lawyer Division Event Recap: Social Media and the First Amendment
Read the highlights of NLD’s recent CLE seminar discussing whether public officials can block users or delete comments on social media without violating the First Amendment.
Building Your Network to Combat Professional Isolation
The lack of in-person interaction has made it hard to network and meet new people who can offer support for a budding new lawyer trying to make her way in the profession.
Six Tips for Navigating Virtual Hearings with Non-English-Speaking Clients
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Erik Weber
Since becoming the first person with autism to graduate from California Western and pass the bar exam, Erik Weber has dedicated himself to advancing the needs of special needs students, inside and outside the legal field.
Tips from the Bar: Maggie E. Schroedter
Higgs Fletcher & Mack partner Maggie Schroedter went from not knowing a single person in San Diego ten years ago to being named this year’s incoming president of Lawyers Club of San Diego.
President’s Message: April 12, 2021
Now, I’m no POTUS (…yet…I’m keeping future options open!), but I do want to take the time to mark just some of the accomplishments of the San Diego County Bar Association in the first 100 days of 2021 because of the efforts of our incredible members, volunteers, servant leaders, board members, and staff.
Zoom Wear and Behavior, Beware
While we adapt to virtual settings, remaining professional and presenting yourself well is still the key to being the best advocate for your client and being taken seriously.
Getting Married During a Pandemic
Many couples have postponed their weddings to a hopefully pandemic-free future, but how do you move forward with getting married now? Here are a few tips from personal experience.
Tech Tips and Tidbits: March/April 2021
Get an inside look at eDiscovery, Chat Apps, Cybersecurity Insurance, and more in the latest edition of Tech Tips and Tidbits.