Message from the Continuing Legal Education Chair

Hello all:

I am honored to serve on the New Lawyer Division’s Executive Committee where I help organize continuing legal education presentations for new lawyers in the San Diego area. I graduated from California Western School of Law in 2018, and I am an associate at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP. I am in my fourth year of practice. Read More

Ethical Criticism of Judicial Decisions

Every lawyer who litigates will sometimes disagree with judicial decisions in their cases — often strongly so. And nearly all lawyers will sometimes disagree with decisions of the Supreme Court or courts of appeal on questions of profound social importance — sometimes vehemently so. Read More

NLD Member Spotlight: Tyler Barclay

“Few things in life are as satisfying as pursuing justice for those that need it the most,” says Tyler Barclay about why he is passionate about being a public defender. Read More

NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series

On Friday, July 9, 2022, the Honorable Linda Lopez of the United States District Court presented for the New Lawyer Division on some tips and tricks to use when operating in the federal courts. Read More

To Arbitrate, or Not to Arbitrate: Viking Cruises v. Moriana

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Viking Cruises v. Moriana decision broadens the impact of PAGA claim arbitration clauses in employment agreements, potentially restricting the ability of employees in California to litigate claims under the Private Attorneys General Act. Read More