It is heartbreaking to hear some of the stories from clients who have been poorly represented and ultimately damaged to the point that they are seeking representation to obtain redress against their former “champion,” their lawyer.
Talbert has always had a passion for law and policy. From age 8, she knew she wanted to be an attorney.
Appointed last January, Justice Do is the first Asian-American woman to serve as a justice for the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
The SDCBA celebrates diversity within the legal profession and is proud to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.
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No matter which side you practice, a career in criminal justice is a call to public service and an important function of our great democracy. Despite uncertainties you may have about your future, I advise you to fearlessly go forth and take that first step.
We are one year and one month into this crazy COVID-19 shut down, and finally, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel!
Read the highlights of NLD’s recent CLE seminar discussing whether public officials can block users or delete comments on social media without violating the First Amendment.
The lack of in-person interaction has made it hard to network and meet new people who can offer support for a budding new lawyer trying to make her way in the profession.
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.
