Category: For New Attorneys

Message from the Board Hello. Greetings. Salutations. My name is Varun Sabharwal. I’m a former public defender recently turned civil defense attorney, and a Member at Large for the San Diego County Bar Association’s...

Public Defenders: We Don’t Thank You Enough! March is National Criminal Justice Month—a time to reflect on the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for prevention and response. But as we...

The Overlooked Diversity: Addressing Ageism in the Legal Profession By Stephanie S. Germani, Esq. In a society where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are increasingly prominent, one form of discrimination remains largely overlooked: ageism....

Message from the Vice Chair Happy February New Lawyer Division Members! My name is Lilly Glenister and I am humbled to be serving this year as the Vice Chair of the San Diego County...

Avoiding Malpractice: Dangers in representing more than one client in the same matter Lawyers new to the practice of law often are approached by potential clients, including friends and family members, about forming a...

Tips from the Bench: Hon. Judy S. Bae — “Life is Not About the Destination but the Journey” From Certain to Uncertain Career Path Life is not so much about the pre-planned destination but...

Bags N’ Brunch 2025: A Community Service Event with Lasting Impact On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the San Diego County Bar Association’s New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) partnered with the San Diego Urban League Young...

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”...

Message from the NLD Chair – January 2025 Happy New Year, New Lawyer Division! Let’s Make 2025 Unforgettable! Welcome back from the holidays! Hopefully, you’re feeling refreshed and ready to take on the new...

Message from the NLD Chair Happy December Everyone: As we are wrapping up the end of the year, I would be remiss to not reflect on all that we accomplished this year at the...