By Jessica Park and Andrew Servais The California State Bar recently seized the client files of Efferin Deans, a man with a 25-year history of impersonating attorneys and two prior convictions of identity theft.[1] On...
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but before we leave November, there are two more days of the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge and I’m determined to end strong. Today’s challenge is to call or text someone...
This week many of us are, or will be, focused on the meal-planning for Thursday’s food fest. The tryptophan and carb comas are coming, and creative left-over makeovers will make up the rest of the...
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro...
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Julie T. Houth Over 30 years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed a law that designated May 1990 as...
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Greetings NLD! We have a lot of congratulating and celebrating to do this week! First, huge congratulations to our newest bar passers! You did it!...
The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19 There are many laws that provide for time off, paid or unpaid, with some providing job protection during leaves of absence. These...
Breaking Out of the Socially Distanced Comfort Zone I don’t know about you, but I enjoy a solid routine. Routines help me stay on task and accomplish goals. However, being so stuck in your...
Equal Pay Transparency Initiative: Harnessing Community Data to Close the Wage Gap It’s hard to advocate for equal pay when we don’t know how much our colleagues are making. As of now, most of...
The SDCBA Impacts State Legislative Process Eight out of 12 SDCBA legislative proposals were approved by the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) at this year’s annual CCBA conference. The CCBA, a statewide organization...