By Anne Rudolph Rule 1.15, titled “Safekeeping Funds and Property of Clients and Other Persons” directs in paragraph (a) that all funds received or held by a lawyer or law firm for the benefit...
NLD Event Recap: Say Hello to Summer The New Lawyer Division (NLD) had the privilege of collaborating with the Intellectual Property and Civil Litigation Sections to host the “Say Hello to Summer” social networking...
Tips from the Bar: Michelle Mitchell, Esq. Michelle Mitchell is a San Diego-based Trial Attorney at Portfolio Recovery Associates with over 20 years of experience in civil litigation. As a trial attorney, she values the...
Ethics for New Lawyers: Who is my client? The Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Under RPC 1.2 Oddly enough, many lawyers forget this very important point somewhere along the way of working...
Message from the Vice Chair: Sunny Days and Legal Waves Happy Summer, New Lawyer Division colleagues! As we embrace the vibrant energy of summer, I hope this message finds you all thriving both professionally...
Networking in San Diego: Tips for New and Aspiring Lawyers In the first few years of practicing law, it is easy to focus solely on the hard skills associated with this profession. For most...