Becoming a Personal Injury Firm Founder – The Joy of the Journey

On August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 By sdcountybar

Becoming a Personal Injury Firm Founder – The Joy of the Journey

By Adam Hepburn, Hepburn, Hernandez, and Jung Trial Attorneys

When I graduated law school in 2013, I already knew that one day I wanted to open my own law firm. However, I first wanted to learn how to practice law in the courtroom and become a trial attorney, mostly because everything else was too boring for me. I enjoyed the adrenaline of trial work and the chaotic environment that litigation brings with it; researching and writing, although very important, was not what I wanted to do all day. I therefore started my career at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office because I knew I would get my own caseload right from the get-go and be able to try cases. Read More

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New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Aaron Sibley

On August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 By sdcountybar

New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Aaron Sibley

By Sara Gold
Eastman IP

It is often said that learning the law is kind of like learning a new language. This was no problem for civil litigator Aaron Sibley, who by 15 years old had already learned several computer programming languages and started his own website development company. Through his business, called Imminent Design, Sibley offered website creation services. In addition to designing websites, Sibley as a young entrepreneur also had to handle all of the managerial aspects of his business from accounting and staffing to banking, taxes, and licensures. Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Justice Patricia Benke

On August 18, 2021August 19, 2021 By sdcountybar

Tips from the Bench: Justice Patricia Benke

By Daniela Lagunas
San Diego City Attorney’s Office

After 34 years of serving as a justice for the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One, Justice Patricia Benke retired July 31. Rather than referring to her next move as “retirement,” Justice Benke describes her next step as “resetting.” Justice Benke plans to participate in the Temporary Assigned Judges Program (TAJP) of the Judicial Council of California following her reset from the bench. She explains the program is designed to assign retired judges or justices to assist with the calendar congestions in the courts. Read More

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August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

On August 18, 2021August 19, 2021 By sdcountybar

August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

Stephanie Atkinson
NLD President

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 be our first in-person event in 17 months, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a live DJ, a photo booth, a glitter glam face & hair artist, step and repeat, cash bar, and more! We really hope to see you there! You can still register here. Read More

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President’s Message: August 16, 2021

On August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 By sdcountybar

After 17 months of being shut down due to the pandemic, we are hosting our first in-person (though outside!) event; the SDCBA and NLD Summer Social! It will feature a DJ, giveaways, and ice cream, along with the opportunity to network in person with about 200 (and counting) of your colleagues. Feedback from our members on the event runs the gamut. Some members are excited to reunite in person. Some are excited, but also nervous with the rising reported COVID-19 cases. Others are not ready to join in the in-person festivities. I feel all these things. Read More