On Monday, June 8, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending and introducing Judge Judy Bae during the “Civil Practice Series: Civil Court Essentials for New Attorneys” in her courtroom (Department SD-62) at the...
At a recent awards ceremony recognizing leaders in the legal community, Stephanie Germani, Esq. (co-editor of For The Record) was honored for her dedication to mentorship, advocacy, and service. Although she was unable to...
Greetings! The New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) is looking forward to a busy summer season of practical programming and opportunities to connect—whether you’re gearing up for your next court appearance, looking to expand your network,...
Dear Counsel, May has started to look a bit different for me than it normally has historically. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a mom to a beautiful one-year-old. Being a full...
Although you’ve recently started your legal career, you may already be thinking of switching employers. While some lawyers do stay with one firm for their entire career, job changes are common and are a...
An ethical issue that may not be forefront in your day-to-day practice, but which is crucial to understand, is whether and to what extent you and your firm can ethically and legally accept non-lawyer...
For a law student, few experiences are as instructive as observing a trial unfold in real time. Watching the Hon. Linda Lopez preside over a proceeding reveals the importance of courtroom management in the...
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a good May. Spring has sprung, and the NLD is in full swing. We’ve got lots of exciting events happening this year from mentoring events and discussions...
Dear Counsel, Shortly after I was sworn in as an attorney, there was an interaction I will never forget. I was on a phone call with one of our co-counsel, someone I’ve worked with...
A transfer from the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office to the Public Defender’s Office can bring an unexpected assignment: the prison unit. Imperial County houses two maximum security state prisons, Centinela State Prison and...