Building a Career, One Conversation at a Time
One of the best pieces of advice I received as a young lawyer had nothing to do with trial advocacy, legal writing, or substantive law. It was this: your career will be shaped as...
Category: For the Record
Notes from the New Generation — June Edition
Dear Counsel, I met with a potential client for the first time a few weeks ago and discussed at length a legal issue she was facing. As she sat there across from me I...
Just Show Up: A Morning in Judge Judy Bae’s Courtroom
On Monday, June 8, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending and introducing Judge Judy Bae during the “Civil Practice Series: Civil Court Essentials for New Attorneys” in her courtroom (Department SD-62) at the...
Honoring Stephanie S. Germani Esq.’s Impact on the Next Generation
At a recent awards ceremony recognizing leaders in the legal community, Stephanie Germani, Esq. (co-editor of For The Record) was honored for her dedication to mentorship, advocacy, and service. Although she was unable to...
Message from the New Lawyer Division
Greetings! The New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) is looking forward to a busy summer season of practical programming and opportunities to connect—whether you’re gearing up for your next court appearance, looking to expand your network,...
Notes from the New Generation
Dear Counsel, May has started to look a bit different for me than it normally has historically. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a mom to a beautiful one-year-old. Being a full...
Ethical Considerations When Switching Firms
Although you’ve recently started your legal career, you may already be thinking of switching employers. While some lawyers do stay with one firm for their entire career, job changes are common and are a...
Ethics for New Attorneys: AB 2305: The Legislature’s Latest Blow in the Long-Running Battle Over Outside Funding of Lawyers
An ethical issue that may not be forefront in your day-to-day practice, but which is crucial to understand, is whether and to what extent you and your firm can ethically and legally accept non-lawyer...
A Law Student’s View of the Bench: The Honorable Linda Lopez
For a law student, few experiences are as instructive as observing a trial unfold in real time. Watching the Hon. Linda Lopez preside over a proceeding reveals the importance of courtroom management in the...
Message from the New Lawyer Division
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a good May. Spring has sprung, and the NLD is in full swing. We’ve got lots of exciting events happening this year from mentoring events and discussions...