The Conference Elite
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By George W. Brewster Jr. For many years, the San Diego County Bar Association had a conference room named for one...
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Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro...
Asians and Asian Americans In American History Is American History: A Few Notable Cases and Laws
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Julie T. Houth Over 30 years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed a law that designated May 1990 as...
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Greetings NLD! We have a lot of congratulating and celebrating to do this week! First, huge congratulations to our newest bar passers! You did it!...
The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19
The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19 There are many laws that provide for time off, paid or unpaid, with some providing job protection during leaves of absence. These...
Breaking Out of the Socially Distanced Comfort Zone
Breaking Out of the Socially Distanced Comfort Zone I don’t know about you, but I enjoy a solid routine. Routines help me stay on task and accomplish goals. However, being so stuck in your...
Equal Pay Transparency Initiative: Harnessing Community Data to Close the Wage Gap
Equal Pay Transparency Initiative: Harnessing Community Data to Close the Wage Gap It’s hard to advocate for equal pay when we don’t know how much our colleagues are making. As of now, most of...
The SDCBA Impacts State Legislative Process
The SDCBA Impacts State Legislative Process Eight out of 12 SDCBA legislative proposals were approved by the Conference of California Bar Associations (CCBA) at this year’s annual CCBA conference. The CCBA, a statewide organization...
NLD Event Recap: Court Practice Series on Bankruptcy Law
NLD Event Recap: Court Practice Series on Bankruptcy Law Being a bankruptcy attorney was not a decision you needed to make in law school. “I am an unintentional bankruptcy professional,” said Chief Judge Margaret...
NLD Member Spotlight: Gilberto Vera
NLD Member Spotlight: Gilberto Vera Gilberto Vera is this year’s recipient of the Jack Berman Award of Achievement, which the California Young Lawyers Association awards annually to a new lawyer for their distinguished service...