NLD Event Recap: Say Hello to Summer

The New Lawyer Division (NLD) had the privilege of collaborating with the Intellectual Property and Civil Litigation Sections to host the “Say Hello to Summer” social networking event. At the event, Taneashia Morrell, Board of Director, Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Division and the Immediate-Past Chair of the Intellectual Property Section, said a few things about collaboration that really stuck with me. She said just like it costs you nothing to be kind to others, it costs nothing to collaborate with others. It reminded me that one of the biggest lessons I learned during my time with the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) is that collaboration is a key reason why NLD and the SDCBA are successful. 

This networking event was a prime example of that collaboration. Multiple SDCBA sections came together to host a networking event so attendees could meet new people from the various sections SDCBA has to offer. To kick off the summer, attorneys and legal professionals from numerous practice groups including intellectual property, real estate, employment, consumer fraud and so much more came together to meet new people and make new connections. It also gave people a chance to enjoy a venue with a beautiful pond, fresh air as well as plenty of trees and shade. 

This event was a reminder that when people collaborate with one another the result is usually more successful than any individual’s single effort. The first step to collaboration is putting yourself out there and asking others to join you. But as Taneashia reminded me it normally does not cost much, if anything, to collaborate with one another. Our whole profession is collaborative in nature. Whether we are working with other paralegals, legal secretaries, our clients or other attorneys, we rarely do it on our own. During my time at the SDCBA, I have had the honor of collaborating with attorneys, judges, legal professionals, and other leaders in the San Diego community. 

If you would like to learn more about joining the New Lawyer Division or other SDCBA section, please feel free to reach out to me. Also, be on the lookout for many great events where you can collaborate with others including our upcoming Summer Social on August 1st at 5:30 p.m. This is NLD’s signature event and will be a great way to make meaningful connections and pick up a lot of free swag. Click here to register.

***A big thank you to our event sponsors Sheppard Mullin and Haynes Boone as well as everyone at SDCBA for putting on this great event!