By Charles Berwanger
Peter, Paul, and Mary had it right when they sang the soulful song: Where Have All the Flowers Gone – mankind simply does not learn from history.
NLD,
As my term as Chair of the New Lawyer Division comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and awe at what we accomplished together this year. Thank you for trusting me, for electing me, and for showing up with so much energy, creativity, and passion. You made this year unforgettable and reminded me again and again why this Division is so special.
By Edward McIntyre
A recurring series where fictional characters discuss real
ethics scenarios. Macbeth, a long-recognized expert in legal
ethics, professional responsibility, and the law of lawyering
is joined by his nephew Duncan and Sara, the very bright
newest member of the firm.
By Koryn Sheppard
The leaves have fallen, the air has turned colder, and we are on the brink of the busy holiday season. The stretch from November to the new year often turns into a whirlwind of activities, events, obligations, and expectations. While we long to enjoy the special moments and feel festive, we often end up feeling exhausted and burnt out.
by: Anne Rudolph
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6068, subdivision (e), an attorney must maintain inviolate a client’s confidences. The only exception is that an attorney may, but is not required to, reveal confidential information to the extent that the attorney reasonably believes the disclosure is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the attorney reasonably believes is likely to result in death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.
This is the second of two articles addressing issues that arise in the context of depositions. This article focuses on the ethical, professional issues, and civility issues that arise during the deposition itself. The first, available here, focused on ethical issues arising in preparing a witness for deposition.
The legal profession is rapidly transforming. So, too, are the ways attorneys can earn supplemental income and expand their networks. If you’re a lawyer who’s ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a flexible “side gig,” the answer is a resounding yes. My journey with Substack is just one example, and there are more avenues than ever to leverage your legal expertise beyond traditional practice.
Constant technological advancements have led to increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). But what happens when AI becomes more prevalent in the legal profession? The fear of lawyers being replaced by AI is a recurring topic among attorneys, but is AI truly a threat to lawyers?
New attorneys, here’s something no one tells you in law school: Judges are just people. Sure, lately it feels like they’re the last line keeping the legal dam from bursting, especially when judges stand up to government overreach and insist on playing by the rules. But your job is not to worship or to fear the robe. It’s to pay attention to the process and the small, human details everyone else misses.
Dear Mentor:
Why is my desk such a mess? There are papers and files everywhere, and it causes me so much anxiety. I clean it up to try and organize it, but it quickly becomes a mess again. I feel like I have no room to work, and I don’t know how to fix it. Help!