The State Bar of California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct Practice Guidance for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law Executive Summary By Charles Berwanger Generative AI is...
Message from the NLD Chair — January 2026 Greetings New Lawyer Division! I’m Lilly Glenister, your 2026 Chair for the New Lawyer Division (“NLD”). Born and raised in San Diego, I graduated from San Diego State...
In the popular imagination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often reduced to a handful of quotations, a single holiday, or a softened narrative of inevitable progress. But the King who wrote “Letter from...
By Dave Majchrzak and Heather Rosing On October 10 and 11, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills, Assembly Bill 931 and Senate Bill 37, that will impact the law of lawyering effective January...
NLD Farewell NLD, As my term as Chair of the New Lawyer Division comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and awe at what we accomplished together this year. Thank you for...
By Edward McIntyre A recurring series where fictional characters discuss realethics scenarios. Macbeth, a long-recognized expert in legalethics, professional responsibility, and the law of lawyeringis joined by his nephew Duncan and Sara, the very...
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...
Professionalism and Civility in Depositions 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...
Finding Your Side Hustle as a Lawyer: From Newsletters to Tutoring and Freelancing The legal profession is rapidly transforming. So, too, are the ways attorneys can earn supplemental income and expand their networks. If...
AI in the Courtroom: “A Cautious and Reasonable Approach” 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?...