The Conference Elite
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By George W. Brewster Jr. For many years, the San Diego County Bar Association had a conference room named for one...
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Mindful Minute: The Balance of Gratitude
By Pauline Villanueva ’Tis the season to give thanks, count our blessings, and remember all the things we have to be grateful for. For some, this is a welcome reminder; for others, it is...
President’s Message: December 6, 2021
“Hello December! You’re the last one, so be the best one!” Not only is it the last month of the year, but it is also the last month of my term as President of...
Efferin Deans and the Boundaries and Evolution of the Practice of Law
By Jessica Park and Andrew Servais The California State Bar recently seized the client files of Efferin Deans, a man with a 25-year history of impersonating attorneys and two prior convictions of identity theft.[1] On...
President’s Message: November 29, 2021
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but before we leave November, there are two more days of the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge and I’m determined to end strong. Today’s challenge is to call or text someone...
President’s Message: November 22, 2021
This week many of us are, or will be, focused on the meal-planning for Thursday’s food fest. The tryptophan and carb comas are coming, and creative left-over makeovers will make up the rest of the...
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro...
Asians and Asian Americans In American History Is American History: A Few Notable Cases and Laws
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Julie T. Houth Over 30 years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed a law that designated May 1990 as...
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Greetings NLD! We have a lot of congratulating and celebrating to do this week! First, huge congratulations to our newest bar passers! You did it!...
The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19
The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19 There are many laws that provide for time off, paid or unpaid, with some providing job protection during leaves of absence. These...
