Category: For New Attorneys

From the Tortured Solo Department: Tips for Success in Your Law Practice For most of my 40 years as a lawyer, I have worked in solo or small firm settings. I have run my...

Attorney Wellness as an Antidote to Incivility in the Legal Profession On May 8, 2024, in honor of Well-Being Week in Law, the California Lawyers Association and California Judges Association jointly hosted a Webinar...

NLD Member Spotlight: Audrey Surridge The San Diego County Bar Association recently awarded Audrey Surridge with its Service by a New Lawyer Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration of Community Service on May 14,...

Tips from the Bar: Carree Nahama, Esq. Meet Carree Nahama, Esq. Ever since the 6th grade, Carree Nahama always wanted to be a lawyer. Ms. Nahama became the first in her family to attend and graduate from...

Community Service Reflection: Annual Free Books for Children Event As the Community Outreach Co-Chair for the San Diego County Bar Association’s New Lawyer Division (NLD), I am thrilled to share with you the heartwarming...

Embarking on a Legal Voyage in a New City: Insights for Law Students and New Lawyers As a solo practitioner specializing in family law at Aloha Divorce in California, my journey into the legal...

Message from Community Outreach Co-Chair   Greetings NLD Members!   I hope this message finds you well as we dive into the lively month of April. As we embark on another exciting chapter with the San...

Tips from the Bar: Jenn French, Esq.  Before becoming the formidable plaintiff’s attorney and law firm partner that she is today, Jenn French began her career as a claims examiner at Mercury Insurance. There,...

Tips from the Bench: Judge Roger Benitez  Judge Roger Benitez presides over Department 5A of United States Southern District Court in San Diego. Judge Benitez gives back to the San Diego legal community through...