Tips from the Bench: Judge Whitney’s Time Before the Bench
There is not a day that goes by when Judge Whitney does not wake up excited to go to court.
Category: Law Practice
Practical Tips for a Great Opening Statement
The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Happy August, NLD! I hope you all have found creative ways to beat the heat this summer.
President’s Message: August 3, 2020
Today is the last call for self-nominations for the SDCBA Board of Directors election!
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
I hope to see your faces via Zoom at the many virtual events the SDCBA has planned this month.
Protecting the Client and Yourself: Limiting the Scope of Your Representation in Engagement Agreements and Non-Engagement Letters
Like any contract, an agreement to provide legal services requires there to be a “meeting of the minds.” Put another way, the parties must agree on what each party must do to perform.
Santa Clara Public Defenders Acquit Death-Penalty Homicide; Forensic Evidence Plays Key Role
Manuel Anthony Lopez nearly lost his life to the “gospel” of a forensic expert. Luckily, his defense team would not tacitly accept the Government’s experts or their “forensic conclusions.”
President’s Message: June 29, 2020
One of the SDCBA’s core values is Celebration. Even amidst the rapid changes and significant challenges facing our community and country, we believe it is important to celebrate the profession and our members.
Tech Tidbits
Get the latest “Tech Tidbits” on Zoom Bombing, Reed Smiths New App, Deepfakes, and more.
Special Message to Members
As promised, we want to update you about our COVID-19 response and when we will return to the office and Bar Center. As we come to the end of another month of managing our response, we have determined that it is not yet an advisable time to open our physical space.