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‘You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer’
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Law Practice
From Chula Vista to the Supreme Court
How an Immigrant Farmer Challenged California’s Alien Land Law, Leading to a Landmark Constitutional Rights Decision
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: January 3, 2022
Some people describe the changing of leadership as the passing of a baton. That is especially true in an organization like this, where presidential terms are limited to a single year.
Categories : Wellness
Mindful Minute: A Meditation Practice Even Navy SEALs Use
By Amy J. Lepine
Do you ever feel disconnected or wish you could relate to people on a deeper level? Tonglen could be the answer. This ancient Tibetan practice in compassion breaks down the barriers of separation and allows us to share more readily in both the sorrow and the joy of others around us. And you don’t have to sit on a cushion or light any incense to do it. In fact, it can be done “on the street.” Literally translated to mean taking and sending, this practice focuses on breathing in the pain and suffering of others and breathing out relief, healing whatever is needed in the moment.
Categories : Wisdom
DICTA Hit the Stands 70 Years Ago
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Law+Tech Technology
Tech Tips and Tidbits: November/December 2021
This article was originally published in the November/December 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: December 20, 2021
This marks my last President’s Message for This Week at the Bar. I went back and forth over the last few weeks thinking about what to say and realized there could only be one thing: Thank you.
Categories : Law Practice Wellness
Combating Diversity Fatigue: Don’t Forget Your Why
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Legal Ethics
Fundamental To California Rules Of Ethics Is Lawyer Guidance To Clients On The Legality Of Client Conduct
A Pending California State Bar Opinion Explains And Gives Guidance On Lawyer Ethical Duties
By Charles Berwanger
Lawyers are often put into the position of knowingly (or even unknowingly) receiving client direction to, for example, include in a contract an illegal provision. Too, lawyers are often directed to enforce such an illegal provision.
Categories : President's Message
President’s Message: December 13, 2021
Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Stepping Up to the Bar. It was wonderful to see everyone in person and celebrate the holidays together. As we close out 2021, I wanted to share with you all just a few of the incredible accomplishments of the volunteer leaders and staff this past year: