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.
Category: For New Attorneys
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.
Tips from the Bench: Judge Pamela M. Parker
Judge Parker advises new attorneys to stand up for what is right and never stifle your voice.
IP Law Update: New Changes in 2021
New legislation ushers in procedural changes in the areas of trademark, copyright and patent law.
Becoming an Employment Neutral: The Joy of the Journey
Past SDCBA President Kristin Rizzo looks back on her journey to becoming a full-time neutral and encourages new attorneys to find the joy in their own journeys.
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Persuasive Argument or Ethical Violation?
It goes without saying that an attorney has an ethical obligation to be truthful to the court, but where is the line between persuasive argument and an ethical violation?
Online Learning From a Law Student’s Perspective
During my second semester of 1L, California Western School of Law had to quickly adjust to online learning due to the pandemic. Some of my classmates said, “Hooray!” while others were upset. However, we all had to adjust, and we were all in this together.
The Value of Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Relationships
“Mentorship and sponsorship are vital to a successful career. Mentors and sponsors have traveled the road to success and can provide valuable insight — ‘Don’t make the same mistakes I did.’ Having said that, we all make mistakes and a mentor or sponsor can be there to help you recover.”
When is a Lawsuit Frivolous?
Every lawyer knows it is unethical to file a frivolous lawsuit. However, the answer to the question of whether a lawsuit – or a defense to one – is frivolous, is not always easy or obvious.