Networking in San Diego: Tips for New and Aspiring Lawyers In the first few years of practicing law, it is easy to focus solely on the hard skills associated with this profession. For most...
On the Path to Success Gomez Trial Attorneys recently hosted an inspiring event, the Shades of Success Summit, at their office on 755 Front St. This unique event was created in collaboration with various...
Message From the Co-Editor in Chief Hello! My name is Lillian (Lilly) Glenister and I am currently the Co-Editor in Chief of the New Lawyer Division’s (“NLD”) monthly newsletter, For the Record. I want to thank...
Ethics for New Lawyers: The Appearance of Impropriety Recent events have inspired discussion about the concept of the “appearance of impropriety” by both legal ethics lawyers and in the mainstream media. Those events include...
Empowering the Innocent: The Third Mission of The Innocence Center The Innocence Center (“TIC”) stands as a beacon of hope and justice, tirelessly working to free innocent individuals from the confines of wrongful imprisonment....
Ethics for New Lawyers: Ethics and the Potential New Client: Recent Developments in Protecting Your Firm from Disqualification The purpose of this article is to highlight Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18 and its provisions...
Message from the Social Chair Hello all and hope your May 2024 has started strong. My name is Matthew Spolsky, and I am the Social Chair of NLD. Earlier this month it was Well-Being...
From the Tortured Solo Department: Tips for Success in Your Law Practice For most of my 40 years as a lawyer, I have worked in solo or small firm settings. I have run my...
Attorney Wellness as an Antidote to Incivility in the Legal Profession On May 8, 2024, in honor of Well-Being Week in Law, the California Lawyers Association and California Judges Association jointly hosted a Webinar...
NLD Member Spotlight: Audrey Surridge The San Diego County Bar Association recently awarded Audrey Surridge with its Service by a New Lawyer Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony and Celebration of Community Service on May 14,...