Navigating Early Legal Careers: Tips for Growth, Fulfillment, and Success

The San Diego County Bar Association’s (“SDCBA”) New Lawyer Division (“NLD”)  in partnership with California Western School of Law’s Career and Professional Development Office (“CPDO”), hosted an illuminating panel discussion on November 18, 2024 titled “The San Diego Legal Market for New Grads.” This hybrid event, held at the new  SDCBA Bar Center and streamed online, offered invaluable advice for law students and recent graduates navigating the transition from law school to legal practice.  Read More

Ethics for New Lawyers: Responsible Use of Generative AI

Most lawyers have likely heard or read about other practitioners whose use of generative AI has resulted in unwanted outcomes. Despite the risks of AI, the technology offers tremendous promise and efficiencies when utilized appropriately.  Read More

Tips from the Bench: Hon. Rebecca F. Zipp

On March 20, 2024, the Honorable Rebecca F. Zipp was sworn in as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Judge Zipp to the bench on March 12, 2024.  Currently, Judge Zipp presides over civil harassment and gun violence restraining orders in Department 61. Read More

Understanding Licenses: What Are They and How to Enforce Them?

What is a License?  

Intellectual Property (IP) protection is vital for businesses, inventors, and individuals seeking to safeguard their creative works. But what happens when an IP owner wants to expand their market reach but lacks the resources to do so? One effective solution is licensing. Licensing allows the owner of intellectual property to grant others the right to use their IP without transferring ownership.^[1]  This can apply to trademarks, technologies, patents, copyrights, and even real estate.  Read More

Message from Co-Editor in Chief

Hi NLD members!

I am honored to have served as Co-Editor of the New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) Newsletter, For the Record for the past two years. Thank you to all the authors that contributed their time writing articles for, For the Record. We featured many articles about various legal topics, advice for new lawyers, and the new lawyer experience in general. Read More