“Stop Silencing Stories”: SABA Panel Explores English Proficiency and Access to Justice Approximately 10% of San Diego County’s three million residents speak English less than “very well,” according to a recent census. Despite this...
Tips from the Bench: Judge Tamila Ipema Judge Tamila Ebrahimi Ipema is the first Iranian-American Judge appointed to the bench of the California Superior Court in San Diego. She was born and raised in...
By Deborah Wolfe Lawyers have always had a duty to be honest and truthful pursuant to general ethical principles, as well as the State Bar Act. The newest version of the Rules of Professional...
When Does a Demand Letter Constitute Extortion? The court’s decision in Falcon Brands, Inc. v. Mousavi & Lee, LLP, 2022 WL 246851 (Jan. 27, 2022) provides insight for all lawyers regarding when settlement demands...
Message from the Vice Chair of the NLD Greeting NLD Members, It is a pleasure to serve as your vice chair this year! I am excited to be a part of this year’s Executive...
The MLB’s Collective Bargaining Approach: Short-Term Gain Versus Long-Term Pain? Major League Baseball (MLB) concluded its 2021 season on a high note with the Atlanta Braves taking down the widely hated Houston Astros. What...
NLD Member Spotlight: Malak Behrouznami “Working hard, handling difficult cases, and working late hours — sometimes staying up until 3:00 in the morning to make sure a trial is fully prepped — is completely...
Creating a Complete Picture as a Public Defender How I got to where I am today is the product of many lived experiences that began in my childhood. My childhood was filled with experiences...
Tips from the Bar: Heather Rosing Klinedinst CEO and former SDCBA president Heather L. Rosing recently received the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award for her exceptional work within the legal community....
This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Edward McIntyre 2022 is now upon us, with its “resolutions” — some of which did not survive January. If, however,...