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Message from the NLD Chair

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Message from the NLD Chair

By Stephanie Pengilley

Holiday Greetings NLD! 

As this year comes to an end, I find myself bidding farewell to 2023 with a sense of gratitude for the NLD executive committee that I have served with this past year. Their hard work and dedication in helping new lawyers be successful in their careers is unmatched. I have had the privilege of working alongside a group of talented individuals who are passionate about serving their legal community.  Read More

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Many Reasons Why I Joined the SDCBA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Division

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By Taneashia R. Morrell
SDCBA DEI Division Vice Chair
Programs & Events 2023

A sense of belonging is priceless. The DEI Division at the SDCBA has created a space for lawyers and the legal community to use their different perspectives and backgrounds to actively work against all forms of racism and discrimination within the legal profession and the justice system. Diversity not only fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity, but also brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas that benefit the legal community as a whole. Read More

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Ethically Managing Your Legal Intake Support Staff

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Ethically Managing Your Legal Intake Support Staff

By Carole J. Buckner
Senior Counsel, Klinedinst, PC

It is important for lawyers to have a solid understanding of their ethical responsibilities when managing and supervising nonlawyer assistants involved in the client intake process. Recently, the American Bar Association issued Formal Opinion 506, which addresses this topic. Read More

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Raising the Limited Jurisdictional Limit: What Could this Mean for Consumers?

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Raising the Limited Jurisdictional Limit: What Could this Mean for Consumers?

By Stephanie Pengilley

Currently in California state court the jurisdictional limit for a limited civil case is $25,000 or less. As some of you may know, in a limited jurisdiction case discovery and other pre-trial tools are limited. For example, only one deposition is allowed. Courts presiding over limited actions have no authority to award a judgment in excess of $25,000. (Ytuarte v. Superior Court (2005) 129 Cal. App. 4th 266). Read More

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Message from NLD Community Outreach Co-Chair

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Message from NLD Community Outreach Co-Chair

By Dani Glazer Signaigo

Dear NLD members,

I’m excited to be writing this message as a co-chair of the NLD Community Outreach subcommittee of the New Lawyer Division (NLD) Executive Committee, with Claudia Salinas. If you’re not familiar, the Community Outreach team coordinates pro bono and volunteer events for new lawyers and law students across San Diego County. Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Hon. Blaine Bowman

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Tips from the Bench: Hon. Blaine Bowman

By Matthew M. Spolsky, Esq.
Clark Hill, LLP

On the fourth floor of San Diego Superior Court’s North County Division is department N-31 of which Judge Blaine Bowman presides. Judge Bowman operates a “stress free trial department” as much as possible. He is supportive of all lawyers who come to his court, but he especially enjoys helping new lawyers appearing in his department. If you’re in trial before Judge Bowman and have a question, asking for help is not something he frowns upon.   Read More

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Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

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Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

By Matthew Spolsky

As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) monthly newsletter, For the Record, I wanted to thank each of our readers for their continued support. I also want to thank the NLD members who have contributed their time and effort this year toward writing informative articles for the benefit of new lawyers. In the current For the Record you will find an NLD Member Spotlight article featuring Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski by Lillian Glenister, an NLD Event Recap by Elijah Gaglio, and Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service by Alara Chilton. Read More

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Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

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Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

By Alara Chilton

As a personal injury lawyer who is only licensed to practice in California, you take great pride in using the latest technology as part of your firm’s day-to-day operations. Effectively incorporating technology into your practice enables you to better serve your clients and bottom line. Recently, you saw a social media ad for an online networking service named “Referral Law, P.C.” (RL[1]) that promises: (1) a national network of lawyers to refer cases and, (2) it will handle the process of collecting referral fees for its members. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

By Lillian Glenister, Esq.
Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

“One of my favorite parts of doing my job is knowing that I am on the right side — the side that protects the rights of vulnerable people,” says Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski, Esq. Read More