When Will They Ever Learn: Attorneys Continue To Misuse Generative AI The use of generative AI has not only introduced efficiencies in the practice of law, but also major risks. Much has been written...
For the Record Monthly Column: Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney Welcome to “Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney,” a new monthly “For The Record”...
Message from the Board Hello. Greetings. Salutations. My name is Varun Sabharwal. I’m a former public defender recently turned civil defense attorney, and a Member at Large for the San Diego County Bar Association’s...
Public Defenders: We Don’t Thank You Enough! March is National Criminal Justice Month—a time to reflect on the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for prevention and response. But as we...
The Overlooked Diversity: Addressing Ageism in the Legal Profession By Stephanie S. Germani, Esq. In a society where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are increasingly prominent, one form of discrimination remains largely overlooked: ageism....
By Anne Rudolph California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5 prohibits an attorney from charging an unconscionable or illegal fee. Rule 1.5(b) provides that whether a fee is “unconscionable” shall be determined on the basis...
By Koryn Sheppard We are all probably familiar with the term “spring cleaning.” You may also be familiar with Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant known for advising those interested in decluttering: “The best...
By Edward J. McIntyre The State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (COPRAC) is recommending to the Board of Trustees that the Board recommend to the Supreme Court a change in Rule...