Tips From the Bar: Didn’t Pass the February 2025 California Bar Exam? You’re Not Alone – and You’re Not Defeated Didn’t pass the February 2025 California Bar Examination? Welcome to the club. This isn’t...
The SDCBA’s Exchange on Equity: Anti-Racist Book Club Inspires Dialogue and Action On May 5, the San Diego County Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Division hosted its latest Exchange on Equity Roundtable:...
Message from the Board — May 2025 Hello friends, As I write my first “Message from the Board” as co-editor-in-chief of For The Record, I’m reflecting on the power of journalism and the importance of...
Tips from the Bar: George Rios III, founder of “Running for the Law” “What can you do for the community?” Never has a mantra resonated with such clarity for someone, as much as it did...
Volunteer with NLD at the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party As the Co-Chair for NLD’s Community Outreach events, I would like to invite you to participate in the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party, taking place...
For the Record Monthly Column: Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney Welcome to “Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney,” a new monthly “For The Record”...
San Diego Law Library Welcomes First Female Director in 135-Year History: Gina Catalano Charts New Course with Innovation and Community Focus The San Diego Law Library, a cornerstone legal resource approaching its 135th anniversary,...
Message from the Board: “Just Show Up” Howdy NLD Members, My name is Robert Shawhan, and I’m a proud native of Nevada—born in Las Vegas and raised in the Carson Valley, where I split...
Focus on Civility Early in Your Practice As new attorneys, you should set the standard early in your career to practice law in a manner that promotes civility. What does that mean? Be nice,...
When Will They Ever Learn: Attorneys Continue To Misuse Generative AI The use of generative AI has not only introduced efficiencies in the practice of law, but also major risks. Much has been written...