NLD Member Spotlight: Tyler Barclay
NLD Member Spotlight: Tyler Barclay “Few things in life are as satisfying as pursuing justice for those that need it the most,” says Tyler Barclay about why he is passionate about being a public...
Category: Law Practice
NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series
NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series On Friday, July 9, 2022, the Honorable Linda Lopez of the United States District Court presented for the New Lawyer Division on some tips and tricks to...
Tips from the Bench: Judge Lorna Alksne
Tips from the Bench: Judge Lorna Alksne You may recognize Judge Lorna Alksne from your living room. Or, possibly, your patio. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the recently retired Presiding Judge of San Diego Superior...
To Arbitrate, or Not to Arbitrate: Viking Cruises v. Moriana
To Arbitrate, or Not to Arbitrate: Viking Cruises v. Moriana The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Viking Cruises v. Moriana decision broadens the impact of PAGA claim arbitration clauses in employment agreements, potentially restricting the...
Message from the Social Events Chair
Message from the Social Events Chair Hello all: My name is Hannah Theophil, and I am honored to serve on the New Lawyer Division’s Executive Committee where I help organize networking and social events...
Ethical Constraints on Referrals of Legal Work
Ethical Constraints on Referrals of Legal Work Whether you are a new lawyer or highly experienced in the practice of law, referrals of legal work are central to developing a successful law practice. This article...
Thinking Out Your Wheelhouse: How Your Practice May Implicate Consumer Protection Laws
Thinking Out Your Wheelhouse: How Your Practice May Implicate Consumer Protection Laws As a practicing attorney, most of us operate solely within our niche. We become masters of our wheelhouse and we rarely venture...
Plan, Prepare, Prevail – Bar Prep Tips For Every Kind of Test Taker
Plan, Prepare, Prevail – Bar Prep Tips For Every Kind of Test Taker When John H. Wilson first took the California bar exam in 2008, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Ontario convention...
Why It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Your Estate: Three Important Documents You Need Now
Why It’s Never Too Early to Plan for Your Estate: Three Important Documents You Need Now Only 24% of Americans ages 18-34 and 27% of Americans ages 35-54 have estate planning documents according to...
How Revealing My Mental Health Challenges Strengthened My Career
How Revealing My Mental Health Challenges Strengthened My Career My name is Julie Thorpe-Lopez, and I’m a trial attorney specializing in representing victims of elder abuse. Prior to practicing law, I was a social...