Six Tips for Navigating Virtual Hearings with Non-English-Speaking Clients
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.
Category: Law Practice
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Erik Weber
Since becoming the first person with autism to graduate from California Western and pass the bar exam, Erik Weber has dedicated himself to advancing the needs of special needs students, inside and outside the legal field.
Tips from the Bar: Maggie E. Schroedter
Higgs Fletcher & Mack partner Maggie Schroedter went from not knowing a single person in San Diego ten years ago to being named this year’s incoming president of Lawyers Club of San Diego.
March Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Happy Women’s History Month! During the month of March, Americans recognize and celebrate women’s so often overlooked contributions to American history.
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Omid Rejali
After spending much of his childhood in Iran, Omid Rejali returned to the U.S. to pursue his dream career and is now an attorney whose mental health struggles invigorate his passion for the law.
Tips from the Bench: Judge Pamela M. Parker
Judge Parker advises new attorneys to stand up for what is right and never stifle your voice.
IP Law Update: New Changes in 2021
New legislation ushers in procedural changes in the areas of trademark, copyright and patent law.
Becoming an Employment Neutral: The Joy of the Journey
Past SDCBA President Kristin Rizzo looks back on her journey to becoming a full-time neutral and encourages new attorneys to find the joy in their own journeys.
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys: Persuasive Argument or Ethical Violation?
It goes without saying that an attorney has an ethical obligation to be truthful to the court, but where is the line between persuasive argument and an ethical violation?
Betty Boone
“Much has been written about Boone … But the heart of the story, this tapestry, is Boone’s continued perseverance and push to move things forward.”