August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division Greetings NLD! I cannot wait to see you all tonight at the SDCBA/NLD Summer Social: Here Comes the Sun at Waterfront Park! This will...
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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...
July Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Greetings NLD! As the world begins to return to “normal”, we are excited to announce that in-person events will finally resume beginning in August! Some programming will remain remote and/or with a remote option,...
May Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
The SDCBA celebrates diversity within the legal profession and is proud to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.
Lawyer Referral and Information Service Volunteer Opportunities
Check out LRIS volunteer opportunities!
Legal Ethics and the Start of a Career in Criminal Law
No matter which side you practice, a career in criminal justice is a call to public service and an important function of our great democracy. Despite uncertainties you may have about your future, I advise you to fearlessly go forth and take that first step.
April Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
We are one year and one month into this crazy COVID-19 shut down, and finally, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel!
New Lawyer Division Event Recap: Social Media and the First Amendment
Read the highlights of NLD’s recent CLE seminar discussing whether public officials can block users or delete comments on social media without violating the First Amendment.
Building Your Network to Combat Professional Isolation
The lack of in-person interaction has made it hard to network and meet new people who can offer support for a budding new lawyer trying to make her way in the profession.
Six Tips for Navigating Virtual Hearings with Non-English-Speaking Clients
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.