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Category: For New Attorneys
Legal Ethics and the Start of a Career in Criminal Law
No matter which side you practice, a career in criminal justice is a call to public service and an important function of our great democracy. Despite uncertainties you may have about your future, I advise you to fearlessly go forth and take that first step.
April Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
We are one year and one month into this crazy COVID-19 shut down, and finally, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel!
New Lawyer Division Event Recap: Social Media and the First Amendment
Read the highlights of NLD’s recent CLE seminar discussing whether public officials can block users or delete comments on social media without violating the First Amendment.
Building Your Network to Combat Professional Isolation
The lack of in-person interaction has made it hard to network and meet new people who can offer support for a budding new lawyer trying to make her way in the profession.
Six Tips for Navigating Virtual Hearings with Non-English-Speaking Clients
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Erik Weber
Since becoming the first person with autism to graduate from California Western and pass the bar exam, Erik Weber has dedicated himself to advancing the needs of special needs students, inside and outside the legal field.
Tips from the Bar: Maggie E. Schroedter
Higgs Fletcher & Mack partner Maggie Schroedter went from not knowing a single person in San Diego ten years ago to being named this year’s incoming president of Lawyers Club of San Diego.
March Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Happy Women’s History Month! During the month of March, Americans recognize and celebrate women’s so often overlooked contributions to American history.
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Omid Rejali
After spending much of his childhood in Iran, Omid Rejali returned to the U.S. to pursue his dream career and is now an attorney whose mental health struggles invigorate his passion for the law.