Mindful Communication
By Phillip Stephan Pause. As attorneys, we are inherently attuned to the power of words. We seek to use them to persuade, to disarm, to indicate, and for other functions related to our practices....
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
President’s Message: March 28, 2022
When I first began volunteering as a temporary judge, my mother-in-law asked me how often I got to use the “little hammer.” I correctly concluded that she was referring to a gavel, and probably...
President’s Message: March 21, 2022
Yesterday marked the anniversary of my sister entering the world — happy birthday again, Michelle — and the first day of spring. Both events are significant to me. The former is important because Michelle...
A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor
A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor Lawyers have always had a duty to be honest and truthful pursuant to general ethical principles, as well as the State Bar Act. The newest version of the Rules...
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Hi Everyone, I hope to see you this Saturday at NLD’s morning hike meet-up at Torrey Pines. It’ll be a great opportunity to network while...
Ground Hog Day Review – New Environmental Laws in 2022
Ground Hog Day Review – New Environmental Laws in 2022 On February 10, the SDCBA Environmental Law/Land Use Section met by Zoom to discuss new environmental and land use laws for 2022 in its...
Being a Part of a “Family” Law Firm: Tips for Success in Practicing with Family Members
Being a Part of a “Family” Law Firm: Tips for Success in Practicing with Family Members My mom and I work together as attorneys in a “family” law firm; we are family serving clients...
NLD Member Spotlight: Robert Theiring
NLD Member Spotlight: Robert Theiring Civil litigator Robert L. Theiring has never been afraid to try something new: “That’s one of the things my father taught me about life. The day you stop learning...
President’s Message: March 14, 2022
In a few days, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday can trigger several potential topics that are relevant to our profession. Those could conceivably include different historical views about whether a governmental...
“Stop Silencing Stories”: SABA Panel Explores English Proficiency and Access to Justice
“Stop Silencing Stories”: SABA Panel Explores English Proficiency and Access to Justice Approximately 10% of San Diego County’s three million residents speak English less than “very well,” according to a recent census. Despite this...