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.
Category: Law Practice
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.”
Online Learning From a Law Student’s Perspective
During my second semester of 1L, California Western School of Law had to quickly adjust to online learning due to the pandemic. Some of my classmates said, “Hooray!” while others were upset. However, we all had to adjust, and we were all in this together.
The Value of Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Relationships
“Mentorship and sponsorship are vital to a successful career. Mentors and sponsors have traveled the road to success and can provide valuable insight — ‘Don’t make the same mistakes I did.’ Having said that, we all make mistakes and a mentor or sponsor can be there to help you recover.”
When is a Lawsuit Frivolous?
Every lawyer knows it is unethical to file a frivolous lawsuit. However, the answer to the question of whether a lawsuit – or a defense to one – is frivolous, is not always easy or obvious.
“Progress Tends to Come in a Crisis”: Interview with California Western’s New Dean
California Western School of Law recently welcomed its new dean and president, Sean M. Scott. Dean Scott is one of the few women of color appointed as dean and president of an American law school.
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Whether you are heading to the office, enjoying working from home as the new norm, or (like me) missing the personal interaction and eager to get back to the office, New Lawyer Division is here for you!