One of the best pieces of advice I received as a young lawyer had nothing to do with trial advocacy, legal writing, or substantive law. It was this: your career will be shaped as...
Dear Counsel, I met with a potential client for the first time a few weeks ago and discussed at length a legal issue she was facing. As she sat there across from me I...
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...
By: Timothy Casey Courts have authority to impose sanctions on lawyers. California courts find their authority to issue sanctions in Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7, which “authorizes trial courts to impose sanctions to check abuses...
By David C. Carr On January 1, 2026, two significant bills concerning lawyer advertising and solicitation became effective, SB 37 and AB 931. This legislation changes existing statutes in the State Bar Act (Business &...
By David Present For those of us who grew up outside San Diego or away from the coast, the term “June Gloom” may come as a surprise. It did for me. I grew up...
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...
By: David Majchrzak Every year, it seems to happen shortly after the holiday season concludes. After bonuses have been paid and firms have made their annual distributions to partners and shareholders, lawyers start to...
