In The Lost Lawyer, a book first published in 1993, Anthony Kronman described an idealized figure, the lawyer statesman. Such an individual is “possessed of great practical wisdom and exceptional persuasive powers, devoted to the...
In Hamilton, King George asks in song, “What Comes Next?” It is a question that leaders interested in the continuity and longevity of their organizations address. In our profession, the answer to that question...
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion? The court’s decision in Falcon Brands, Inc. v. Mousavi & Lee, LLP, 2022 WL 246851 (Jan. 27, 2022) provides insight for all lawyers regarding when settlement demands...
Message from the Vice Chair of the NLD Greeting NLD Members, It is a pleasure to serve as your vice chair this year! I am excited to be a part of this year’s Executive...
The MLB’s Collective Bargaining Approach: Short-Term Gain Versus Long-Term Pain? Major League Baseball (MLB) concluded its 2021 season on a high note with the Atlanta Braves taking down the widely hated Houston Astros. What...
NLD Member Spotlight: Malak Behrouznami “Working hard, handling difficult cases, and working late hours — sometimes staying up until 3:00 in the morning to make sure a trial is fully prepped — is completely...
Creating a Complete Picture as a Public Defender How I got to where I am today is the product of many lived experiences that began in my childhood. My childhood was filled with experiences...
Tips from the Bar: Heather Rosing Klinedinst CEO and former SDCBA president Heather L. Rosing recently received the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award for her exceptional work within the legal community....
By Timothy Casey This issue of Ethics in Brief covers an attorney’s duty of confidentiality and a commonly held misconception regarding a “public records” exception to the duty of confidentiality. The misconception may stem...
Happy Valentine’s Day. Today is a holiday when people traditionally express their love through greetings, gifts, and, importantly, sharing their time together. When periodically thinking about that concept in terms of our legal community,...