Why Mediation?
By Lawrence A. Huerta One of the most difficult jobs of an advocate is making a strong opening offer that generates a reasonable counter-offer. There are no standard formulas, so how is a strong...
Category: Wisdom
Modes of Contract Review
By William Marshall Transactional attorneys refer simply to “reviewing” a contract. However, I have identified different modes of review and found that thinking about them can be helpful in improving my review practices. The...
Following Up on Your First Year
By Marti Worms Now that Fall has arrived, many of you who graduated from law school last year are approaching one-year of practice or maybe more, depending on whether you had a post-bar position lined...
Client Management in Disclosure Schedules
By Aaron Sokoloff The preparation of disclosure schedules is typically one of the most time-intensive aspects of a financing or M&A transaction. In larger firms, this process is often in the hands of a...
Tips from the Bench: Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil
By Phillip Simpler Since 2007, the Honorable Joel R. Wohlfeil has been a San Diego Superior Court judge. He presides over Department 73 and handles mostly civil cases. It was an honor to sit down...
The Why, What and How of Working with a Fractional CFO
By James Wheeler According to California’s Employment Development Department, San Diego is home to more than thirty thousand small businesses of between five and fifty employees.[1] As a trusted advisor to these growing businesses,...
Demand Letters: Where Do You Draw the Line?
By David Carr There is probably no bad time to discuss the ethics of extortionate demand letters, but this time may be better than most. These ethics may seem a little paradoxical, much like the...
Starting In-House: Pros and Cons
By Denise Davila What fascinates me the most about being a lawyer is the versatility aspect of the career. As a lawyer you can do more than just work at a law firm. While...
In the Race
How racing cars helps me keep my practice on track By Jenifer Swanson Since the very first time I went to a vintage car race as a little girl with my dad, I have...
5 Tips for Making a Great First Impression in Under 30 Seconds
By Rana Aryan Have you ever felt that people are too quick to pass judgment on you? That’s because people are… and in a matter of seconds! Even television commercials are limited to less...