Special Message to the SDCBA Membership
As we transition to another season enduring the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, we will continue to serve our members remotely and keep the physical office space and Bar Center closed.
Author: San Diego County Bar Association
The Rise of Women in Politics
While women are over 50% of the population, they remain less than one-third of elected officials at and above the state legislative level.
At Another American Racial Crossroads: Finding the Moral Courage to Act
A century after “emancipation” and half a century after the Civil Rights Movement, too much of the Dream remains unfulfilled.
President’s Message: August 24, 2020
To live up to our constitutional ideal of “We the People,” we must treat hard-fought voting rights as sacred and ensure the franchise can be accessed and exercised by every citizen.
What to Do When There’s a Pandemic
Having never faced such a sustained lack of access to the courts in our lifetimes, we are all learning together how to do our jobs in this new uncharted environment.
“Succubistic” Lawyer Files Federal Action to Enjoin Discipline
Division 3 of the Fourth District Court of Appeal made headlines in February 2019 with its decision in Martinez v. O’Hara (2019) 32 Cal.App.5th 853
Securing Optimal Settlement Agreements Through Mediation — Preparation is the Key
As a fundamentally different process than trial, mediation requires different steps for effective preparation.
ABA Issues Formal Opinion 493 to Explain the Purpose, Scope, and Application of Model Rule 8.4(g) Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
California lawyers must redouble their efforts to comply with and discharge their ethical duties to each other and the public by avoiding conduct that violates Rule 8.4.1.
Tips from the Bench: Judge Whitney’s Time Before the Bench
There is not a day that goes by when Judge Whitney does not wake up excited to go to court.
Practical Tips for a Great Opening Statement
The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.