Message from the Board
Message from the Board Hello. Greetings. Salutations. My name is Varun Sabharwal. I’m a former public defender recently turned civil defense attorney, and a Member at Large for the San Diego County Bar Association’s...
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Public Defenders: We Don’t Thank You Enough!
Public Defenders: We Don’t Thank You Enough! March is National Criminal Justice Month—a time to reflect on the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for prevention and response. But as we...
The Overlooked Diversity: Addressing Ageism in the Legal Profession
The Overlooked Diversity: Addressing Ageism in the Legal Profession By Stephanie S. Germani, Esq. In a society where diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are increasingly prominent, one form of discrimination remains largely overlooked: ageism....
Ethics in Brief: An Unconscionable Fee is More Than Just Excessive
By Anne Rudolph California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5 prohibits an attorney from charging an unconscionable or illegal fee. Rule 1.5(b) provides that whether a fee is “unconscionable” shall be determined on the basis...
Mindful Minute: Spring Into Wellness by Spring Cleaning
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...
Ethics in Brief: Criticizing Judges — Proposed Amendment to a Rule of Professional Conduct
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...
Understand Your Audience: Highlights of the California Code of Judicial Ethics
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
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
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”
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...
