Tips from the Bench: Judge Tamila Ipema
Tips from the Bench: Judge Tamila Ipema Judge Tamila Ebrahimi Ipema is the first Iranian-American Judge appointed to the bench of the California Superior Court in San Diego. She was born and raised in...
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
President’s Message: March 7, 2022
This past week, Lent began. When I was a child, somebody shared with me their perception that it was basically a second opportunity at a New Year’s resolution, except that it covered only 40...
Mindful Minute: Take the Scenic Route
By Heidi Weaver “Scenic Route.” Do you ever see those signs on the side of the highway and think to yourself, “I wonder where that road goes? I wish I had time to take...
Lawyers’ Obligation of Candor to Opposing Parties and Third Parties
By Deborah Wolfe 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 of Professional...
President’s Message: February 28, 2022
In The Lost Lawyer, a book first published in 1993, Anthony Kronman described an idealized figure, the lawyer statesman. Such an individual is “possessed of great practical wisdom and exceptional persuasive powers, devoted to the...
President’s Message: February 22, 2022
In Hamilton, King George asks in song, “What Comes Next?” It is a question that leaders interested in the continuity and longevity of their organizations address. In our profession, the answer to that question...
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion?
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion? The court’s decision in Falcon Brands, Inc. v. Mousavi & Lee, LLP, 2022 WL 246851 (Jan. 27, 2022) provides insight for all lawyers regarding when settlement demands...
Message from the Vice Chair of the NLD
Message from the Vice Chair of the NLD Greeting NLD Members, It is a pleasure to serve as your vice chair this year! I am excited to be a part of this year’s Executive...
The MLB’s Collective Bargaining Approach: Short-Term Gain Versus Long-Term Pain?
The MLB’s Collective Bargaining Approach: Short-Term Gain Versus Long-Term Pain? Major League Baseball (MLB) concluded its 2021 season on a high note with the Atlanta Braves taking down the widely hated Houston Astros. What...
NLD Member Spotlight: Malak Behrouznami
NLD Member Spotlight: Malak Behrouznami “Working hard, handling difficult cases, and working late hours — sometimes staying up until 3:00 in the morning to make sure a trial is fully prepped — is completely...