San Diego Women Forge Their Own Paths to Leadership
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Vaani Chawla As I watched the 2021 State of the Union Address, I marveled at the sight of...
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Stem & Law — Merging of Careers
This article was originally published in the July/Aug 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine. By Alejandro Daniel Echeverria It is common to see people with majors such as History, English, Philosophy, and Political...
President’s Message: July 26, 2021
This week is the State Bar of California Bar Exam (July 27-28). Do you remember when you took it? Everyone has their stories, some of which have elevated to urban legend status! Have you...
President’s Message: July 19, 2021
There are currently 12 openings in the San Diego Superior Court. If you are an attorney with at least ten years in practice and have been considering taking the next step in your career, this...
President’s Message: August 2, 2021
And just like that, it’s August! Today is the last day to submit your self nominations for both Committee appointments, as well as nominations for running for the Board. (They’re due by 5:00 p.m....
Reluctant Victim Becomes Avid Counsel
By Gary Schons LAWYER and MATE, domestic partners, are at home and get into a terrible argument over finances. MATE becomes uncharacteristically angry and upset and grabs LAWYER around the neck and chokes LAWYER...
Ethical Teachings from the Cosby Case
By Michael L. Crowley On June 30, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the sexual assault convictions of comedian-actor Bill Cosby, and he was released from prison. He was serving a 10-year sentence. News...
Courts Continue to Strictly Apply Partnership and Employee Duties to Not Act Adversely Toward a Current Law Firm Even if the Attorney Intends to Leave the Firm
By Andrew A. ServaisWingert, Grebing, Brubaker & Juskie, LLP It is not uncommon for attorneys to change law firms or depart to start a solo practice or a practice with a fellow attorney from...
The Art of NFTs: The Collision of Real and Intellectual Property in the Digital World
By Mayra Hernandez, California Western School of Law On June 25, the Association of American Law Schools presented, with California Western School of Law professor Emily Behzadi moderating, a panel discussion on “The Art...
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Rachel Allums
By Stephanie Germani, Attorney at Law It’s not surprising that Rachel Allums has a solo practice that focuses on estate planning. The Poway attorney not only planned the curriculum for her legal education, she...
