Ethics for New Lawyers: The Appearance of Impropriety Recent events have inspired discussion about the concept of the “appearance of impropriety” by both legal ethics lawyers and in the mainstream media. Those events include...
Empowering the Innocent: The Third Mission of The Innocence Center The Innocence Center (“TIC”) stands as a beacon of hope and justice, tirelessly working to free innocent individuals from the confines of wrongful imprisonment....
Transcription Hi, I’m Adriana Linares, San Diego County bar associations, technology and practice management advisor. Don’t forget that as a member you can always make an appointment to meet with me to have your...
By Tatiana Kline As a Public Defender, I have become skilled at advocating on behalf of others. I take pride in my ability to fight for what is right and not back down until...
Ethics for New Lawyers: Ethics and the Potential New Client: Recent Developments in Protecting Your Firm from Disqualification The purpose of this article is to highlight Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18 and its provisions...
Message from the Social Chair Hello all and hope your May 2024 has started strong. My name is Matthew Spolsky, and I am the Social Chair of NLD. Earlier this month it was Well-Being...
From the Tortured Solo Department: Tips for Success in Your Law Practice For most of my 40 years as a lawyer, I have worked in solo or small firm settings. I have run my...
Attorney Wellness as an Antidote to Incivility in the Legal Profession On May 8, 2024, in honor of Well-Being Week in Law, the California Lawyers Association and California Judges Association jointly hosted a Webinar...
NLD Member Spotlight: Audrey Surridge The San Diego County Bar Association recently awarded Audrey Surridge with its Service by a New Lawyer Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration of Community Service on May 14,...
Tips from the Bar: Carree Nahama, Esq. Meet Carree Nahama, Esq. Ever since the 6th grade, Carree Nahama always wanted to be a lawyer. Ms. Nahama became the first in her family to attend and graduate from...