Navigating Early Legal Careers: Tips for Growth, Fulfillment, and Success
By: Claudia Salinas The Innocence Center Staff Attorney and NLD Vice Chair
The San Diego County Bar Association’s (“SDCBA”) New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) in partnership with California Western School of Law’s Career and Professional Development Office (“CPDO”), hosted an illuminating panel discussion on November 18, 2024 titled “The San Diego Legal Market for New Grads.” This hybrid event, held at the new SDCBA Bar Center and streamed online, offered invaluable advice for law students and recent graduates navigating the transition from law school to legal practice. Read More
Ethics for New Lawyers: Responsible Use of Generative AI
By Eric R. Deitz
Most lawyers have likely heard or read about other practitioners whose use of generative AI has resulted in unwantedoutcomes. Despite the risks of AI, the technology offers tremendous promise and efficiencies when utilized appropriately. Read More
By Lillian K. Glenister Associate Attorney at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
On March 20, 2024, the Honorable Rebecca F. Zipp was sworn in as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Judge Zipp to the bench on March 12, 2024. Currently, Judge Zipp presides over civil harassment and gun violence restraining orders in Department 61.Read More
Understanding Licenses: What Are They and How to Enforce Them?
By: Jasmine K. Bond, J.D. Thomas Jefferson School of Law Class of 2024
What is a License?
Intellectual Property (IP) protection is vital for businesses, inventors, and individuals seeking to safeguard their creative works. But what happens when an IP owner wants to expand their market reach but lacks the resources to do so? One effective solution is licensing. Licensing allows the owner of intellectual property to grant others the right to use their IP without transferring ownership.[1] This can apply to trademarks, technologies, patents, copyrights, and even real estate. Read More
I am honored to have served as Co-Editor of the New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) Newsletter, For the Record for the past two years. Thank you to all the authors that contributed their time writing articles for, For the Record. We featured many articles about various legal topics, advice for new lawyers, and the new lawyer experience in general.Read More
Imagine the scenario – you’ve met with a potential client, and he has a promising personal injury case. You’re excited to take it on. You’ve just started building your PI practice, and this case looks like a great next step for you. But, your initial conversations have raised a few concerns. In particular, you fear you may have some “client control” issues, and you worry he may present difficulties when it comes to agreeing to a reasonable settlement proposal. As you spoke with him, you sensed more than a bit of stubbornness, and he seemed to have strong opinions about the law and the value of his case. Read More
