Message from the NLD Chair
Message from the NLD Chair Hello Members, Feeling a little gloomy? I know I am! Unfortunately, May Gray was all too real, and June Gloom is staying true to its name. “Sunny” San Diego did...
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Tips from the Bench: Hon. Joel R. Wohlfeil
Tips from the Bench: Hon. Joel R. Wohlfeil Judge Joel Wohlfeil is proud to serve the San Diego community as a judge; when you first enter his courtroom, this is evident. He has chosen to...
Tips from the Bar: Deputy District Attorney James D. Koerber
Tips from the Bar: Deputy District Attorney James D. Koerber Deputy District Attorney James D. Koerber has served as a public servant in California for almost 40 years. First, he served as a Deputy...
Imposter Syndrome or Systemic Racism at Work?
I am fascinated by the concept of imposter syndrome. I frequently do meditations on combating imposter syndrome and took an Insight Timer course on overcoming it. This concept was introduced in 1978 in an...
Potential Pitfalls of Third-Party Financing Your Engagement
By Valerie Silverman Massey Imagine this scenario: Attorney is retained by Financier to represent Party. Attorney’s client is Party, but Attorney also has a financial relationship with Financier (who may be funding the representation...
STOP
By Heidi Weaver Usually when I read an article or attend an event in the Wellness space, I come away with a to-do list of helpful action items that I have every intention of...
An Expansion of the Duty of Oversight to Corporate Officers
An Expansion of the Duty of Oversight to Corporate Officers Recently, the Delaware Court of Chancery has expanded the fiduciary duty of oversight to include corporate officers. This development arose from the Court of...
Ethical Considerations and Fee Arbitration
Ethical Considerations and Fee Arbitration Nearly all new engagements for legal services should include a written agreement which spells out the terms and scope of the engagement, the fees to be charged and their...
NLD Member Spotlight: Tarina Mand
NLD Member Spotlight: Tarina Mand Tarina Mand was recently awarded with the 2023 SDCBA Service by a New Lawyer Award. A first-generation college student and lawyer, Tarina received a bachelor’s degree in literature from...
From Courtroom to Classroom: New Attorney Impacts Future Legal LeadersAs High School Mock Trial Team Coach
From Courtroom to Classroom: New Attorney Impacts Future Legal LeadersAs High School Mock Trial Team Coach As a new attorney, I’m always eager to find ways to give back to the community and make...
