By Koryn Sheppard We are all probably familiar with the term “spring cleaning.” You may also be familiar with Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant known for advising those interested in decluttering: “The best...
By Edward J. McIntyre The State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (COPRAC) is recommending to the Board of Trustees that the Board recommend to the Supreme Court a change in Rule...
By Charles V. Berwanger Much has been written about the California Rules of Professional Conduct in this column. There is another set of rules of professional conduct regarding the ethical requirements of judges. A...
Message from the Vice Chair Happy February New Lawyer Division Members! My name is Lilly Glenister and I am humbled to be serving this year as the Vice Chair of the San Diego County...
Avoiding Malpractice: Dangers in representing more than one client in the same matter Lawyers new to the practice of law often are approached by potential clients, including friends and family members, about forming a...
Tips from the Bench: Hon. Judy S. Bae — “Life is Not About the Destination but the Journey” From Certain to Uncertain Career Path Life is not so much about the pre-planned destination but...
Bags N’ Brunch 2025: A Community Service Event with Lasting Impact On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the San Diego County Bar Association’s New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) partnered with the San Diego Urban League Young...
For the Record Monthly Column Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney Welcome to “Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney,” a new monthly “For The Record”...
By Koryn Sheppard The human heart is an incredible organ, beating more than 2.5 billion times over a lifetime —depending, of course, on how long that life lasts. On average, it beats 100,000 times...
By Beth Ploesch Who We Are and What We Do Children’s Legal Services of San Diego, Inc. (CLS) provides legal representation for youth involved in juvenile dependency cases. CLS is appointed to represent the...