By Stacey A. Kartchner As Immediate Past President of the SDCBA and Chair of the Leadership Outreach Committee (“LOC”), I have the privilege of collaborating with an exceptionally talented and amazing group of individuals...
New Attorney Spotlight: Stella Gerson Champions Inclusion in Law When the tools of your profession suddenly change, how do you adapt? For Stella Gerson, staff attorney at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program and vice...
Ethical Pitfalls of Billing Two Cases Simultaneously: A Cautionary Guide for New Lawyers By Stacy Plotkin-Wolff Imagine you are in court for a Case Management Conference regarding Client A’s case. The court has a...
Navigating MCLE Requirements for Newly Barred California Attorneys As newly admitted attorneys in California, understanding and fulfilling Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) obligations is critical to maintaining an active license and avoiding disciplinary action....
Ask the Mentor Introducing a new feature in For The Record: “Ask the Mentor” by attorney Lesa Christenson, CFLS. With nearly four decades of legal experience and a reputation for integrity, mentorship, and client...
Freedom Lit the Room: Reflections from the For The Innocent Gala On May 1, 2025, attorneys, advocates, community members, freed clients and their families gathered for the For The Innocent Gala. The event highlighted stories of wrongful...
Atticus the Legal Beagle: Your New Friend at the Bar Hello there, fellow members of the legal pack! My name is Atticus, and I’m wagging my tail with excitement to introduce myself as the...
Legal Life: In-Person Settlements: Lessons from a Bench Brown Bag In-Person Settlements: Lessons from a Bench Brown Bag During my first year practicing law, I attended a virtual Bench Brown Bag session hosted by...
Message From the Board Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the June edition of For the Record. This month is filled with opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and connect as a community. My name is Catharine “Kate” McGlynn, and...
By: David C. Carr One of the more vexing puzzles in legal ethics is the seemingly straightforward question: How long do I keep the client’s file after the representation ends? There is no bright-line rule....