Message from the Board — May 2025
Message from the Board — May 2025 Hello friends, As I write my first “Message from the Board” as co-editor-in-chief of For The Record, I’m reflecting on the power of journalism and the importance of...
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Mindful Minute: Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout
By: Koryn Sheppard Compassion fatigue—also known as secondary stress reaction, secondhand shock, secondary traumatic stress, or vicarious trauma—refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological toll of helping others experiencing stress or trauma. It often...
Tips from the Bar: George Rios III, founder of “Running for the Law”
Tips from the Bar: George Rios III, founder of “Running for the Law” “What can you do for the community?” Never has a mantra resonated with such clarity for someone, as much as it did...
Volunteer with NLD at the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party
Volunteer with NLD at the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party As the Co-Chair for NLD’s Community Outreach events, I would like to invite you to participate in the 41st Annual Children’s Book Party, taking place...
For the Record Monthly Column: Legal Life: The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of the Everyday Attorney
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”...
San Diego Law Library Welcomes First Female Director in 135-Year History: Gina Catalano Charts New Course with Innovation and Community Focus
San Diego Law Library Welcomes First Female Director in 135-Year History: Gina Catalano Charts New Course with Innovation and Community Focus The San Diego Law Library, a cornerstone legal resource approaching its 135th anniversary,...
Message from the Board: “Just Show Up”
Message from the Board: “Just Show Up” Howdy NLD Members, My name is Robert Shawhan, and I’m a proud native of Nevada—born in Las Vegas and raised in the Carson Valley, where I split...
Focus on Civility Early in Your Practice
Focus on Civility Early in Your Practice As new attorneys, you should set the standard early in your career to practice law in a manner that promotes civility. What does that mean? Be nice,...
Conflicts in Love
By Mitchell L. Lathrop “But I love her,” cried the hapless attorney before the disciplinary panel, “and she expressly agreed that I could represent her in her divorce. Besides, we’ve been going together for...
When Will They Ever Learn: Attorneys Continue To Misuse Generative AI
When Will They Ever Learn: Attorneys Continue To Misuse Generative AI The use of generative AI has not only introduced efficiencies in the practice of law, but also major risks. Much has been written...