Categories : For New Attorneys
Tips from the Bench: Judge Harry Elias
Judge Elias advises new trial lawyers to not be afraid to ask questions of the judge or another lawyer, and to not be afraid of losing an issue or a case.
Categories : For New Attorneys
Tips for Starting a New Job or Internship
Alright! You got the new job or scored the internship you really worked for! Sweet! Everything you did to get the spot was amazing, but now you need to consider what it means to be a new employee.
Categories : For New Attorneys
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Ryan Stygar
From firefighter to attorney, Stygar feels honored to be able to give back to his community. “As an attorney I have this privilege to stand up for the people,” he says.
Categories : For New Attorneys
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
It is my honor and privilege to serve as Chair for the New Lawyer Division in 2021.
Categories : For New Attorneys
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
This year has been like no other in our lifetime. Many, many dark and tragic events came to the forefront of our collective consciousness. But, out of darkness comes light.
Categories : For New Attorneys
Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
I feel like we are all waiting with bated breath for this year to finally end. Until then, there are still plenty of things to look forward to, even if they look a bit different this year.
Categories : For New Attorneys
A Reflection on 2020
If you keep trying hard and putting your best foot forward every day, good things will eventually happen. A good place to start is to keep your involvement with SDCBA and the New Lawyer Division.
Categories : For New Attorneys Legal Ethics
The Ethical Implications of Lawyers Informally Consulting Other Lawyers for Ethics Advice
Whether a newer or experienced lawyer, it may appropriate to seek guidance concerning one’s ethical and other obligations to clients.
Categories : Law Practice
Update from the Executive Director & President
As you likely are well aware, San Diego County continues to teeter on the edge of the most restrictive COVID-19 tier because of the adjusted case rate. Given our ongoing commitment to protecting our members and staff, and the continuing public health guidance for remote work where possible, we have decided to keep the physical space of the SDCBA closed for the remainder of the year.
Categories : Law Practice
Sponsored Content from LawPay: Don’t Socially Distance Yourself from Payments
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States around March of this year, law practices in many areas of the country, including Arizona, were forced to go remote. This (sometimes bumpy) transition raised many concerns for lawyers, top among them being how to get paid by their clients.