Category: For New Attorneys

NLD Farewell NLD, As my term as Chair of the New Lawyer Division comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and awe at what we accomplished together this year. Thank you for...

Professionalism and Civility in Depositions This is the second of two articles addressing issues that arise in the context of depositions. This article focuses on the ethical, professional issues, and civility issues that arise...

Finding Your Side Hustle as a Lawyer: From Newsletters to Tutoring and Freelancing The legal profession is rapidly transforming. So, too, are the ways attorneys can earn supplemental income and expand their networks. If...

AI in the Courtroom: “A Cautious and Reasonable Approach” Constant technological advancements have led to increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). But what happens when AI becomes more prevalent in the legal profession?...

Legal Life: Gold Robes and Marble Turtles New attorneys, here’s something no one tells you in law school: Judges are just people. Sure, lately it feels like they’re the last line keeping the legal...

Ask the Mentor: How to Organize Your Desk and Office  Dear Mentor:  Why is my desk such a mess? There are papers and files everywhere, and it causes me so much anxiety. I clean...

Message from NLD Leadership Friends, Colleagues, and Veterans, This Veterans Day, I carved out some time to revisit the history of what was originally Armistice Day and to look through old artifacts from family...

Message from the Board It’s October, and in our beautiful city that means the pumpkin spice is flowing and the calaveras are glowing. As we celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos, it is a wonderful opportunity...

Ask the Mentor Scripts You Need for Those Difficult Conversations  Dear Mentor:  What’s the best way to handle bossy clients and their unreasonable demands? I have a client who demands that I do X,...

Legal Life: How to Replace a Lawyer in Ten Easy Emails Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney” is your monthly invitation to laugh, commiserate, and connect with the real...