By Koryn Sheppard
The leaves have fallen, the air has turned colder, and we are on the brink of the busy holiday season. The stretch from November to the new year often turns into a whirlwind of activities, events, obligations, and expectations. While we long to enjoy the special moments and feel festive, we often end up feeling exhausted and burnt out.
This is the second of two articles addressing issues that arise in the context of depositions. This article focuses on the ethical, professional issues, and civility issues that arise during the deposition itself. The first, available here, focused on ethical issues arising in preparing a witness for deposition.
The legal profession is rapidly transforming. So, too, are the ways attorneys can earn supplemental income and expand their networks. If you’re a lawyer who’s ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a flexible “side gig,” the answer is a resounding yes. My journey with Substack is just one example, and there are more avenues than ever to leverage your legal expertise beyond traditional practice.
Constant technological advancements have led to increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI). But what happens when AI becomes more prevalent in the legal profession? The fear of lawyers being replaced by AI is a recurring topic among attorneys, but is AI truly a threat to lawyers?
New attorneys, here’s something no one tells you in law school: Judges are just people. Sure, lately it feels like they’re the last line keeping the legal dam from bursting, especially when judges stand up to government overreach and insist on playing by the rules. But your job is not to worship or to fear the robe. It’s to pay attention to the process and the small, human details everyone else misses.
Dear Mentor:
Why is my desk such a mess? There are papers and files everywhere, and it causes me so much anxiety. I clean it up to try and organize it, but it quickly becomes a mess again. I feel like I have no room to work, and I don’t know how to fix it. Help!
Friends, Colleagues, and Veterans,
This Veterans Day, I carved out some time to revisit the history of what was originally Armistice Day and to look through old artifacts from family members who served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force. A day of remembrance does not feel complete without reflecting on those we love who answered the call to serve.
By: Edward J. McIntyre
Lawyers representing clients about to face a jury need to know as much as possible about potential jurors so they can intelligently decide whom to excuse and whom to risk having serve.
It’s October, and in our beautiful city that means the pumpkin spice is flowing and the calaveras are glowing. As we celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos, it is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the multi-cultural canvas that makes San Diego America’s finest city.
Scripts You Need for Those Difficult Conversations