May Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
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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April Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
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!
Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers
Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers
Undoubtedly, litigation operates at a rapid pace and demands a significant degree of effectiveness to achieve success. It’s easy to become ensnared in an extensive research endeavor or inadvertently overlook a novel case if one isn’t attentive. Employing a more strategic approach enhances an attorney’s capacity to effectively champion their clients’ cause, avoiding unnecessary time spent on redundant research or duplicative arguments. This article provides suggestions to effectively organize authority and stay up to date with changes in the law, the courts, and opposing counsel.
Ethical Limitations on the Attorney “Overachiever”
Ethical Limitations on the Attorney “Overachiever”
As an attorney seeking to advance your career, whether within a firm or within the legal community at large, you may feel the “overachiever” instinct to immediately accept any new assignments, cases, or opportunities within industry organizations. Taking on such additional commitments can be an effective means for motivated attorneys to set themselves apart. While “keeping your nose to the grindstone,” “burning the midnight oil,” or any other hardworking adage of your choice is arguably an occupational hazard of the legal profession, attorneys must remain mindful of their professional obligations and ethical limitations on stretching themselves too thin.
Message from the Community Service Chair
Message from the Community Service Chair
Aguirre & Severson LLP
One lesson I learned from my parents is that we are put on this planet to help others. Some of the greatest lawyers spent their lives helping others: Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Abraham Lincoln to name a few. Nelson Mandela once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
Leaders Serve: The Value of Pro Bono Service
Leaders Serve: The Value of Pro Bono Service
Allums Law, APC
Last month’s SDCBA leadership panel explored the value of pro bono service and how attorneys can identify those needs and step forward with solutions.
Message from the Editor of For the Record
Thank you for your continued readership and support of For the Record! We strive to give a voice to the needs and experiences of the NLD community.
March Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division
Happy Women’s History Month! During the month of March, Americans recognize and celebrate women’s so often overlooked contributions to American history.