Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

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

Message from the Editor

Message from the Editor

By Sara Gold

It has been my privilege and honor to produce For The Record as your editor-in-chief these past two years. This publication is uniquely founded on being created by new lawyers for new lawyers. Together, we have created more than 150 articles over the past two years tailored specifically to the needs, likes, and interests of our community. If you missed any past editions, you can visit our full archive Read More

Message from the Vice Chair

Message from the Vice Chair

Greeting NLD Members, 

Stephanie Pengilley here, your vice chair. I am looking forward to becoming the division’s chair in just a few short months. This year NLD has put on many successful and educational events. September was not short of events. Early in the month NLD hosted a speed networking event, where members were able to network with senior attorneys. At the end of the month, NLD co-sponsored a “Pathways to Careers in Criminal Law” panel with the Criminal Law Section. Speakers presented several opportunities on how to obtain jobs the criminal law field. By collaborating with other sections NLD has been able to offer more events to its members this year. Read More

Message from the Social Events Chair

Message from the Social Events Chair

September brings back-to-school excitement to many San Diegans, including law students at our three local law schools. For practicing attorneys, fall may be a return to work after weeks of vacation, or just a return to full calendars and caseloads. The SDCBA and the New Lawyer Division provide a variety of opportunities for lawyers to take a break from their busy schedules – or dive deeper into learning – with social events, CLE, and volunteer opportunities. Read More

Message from the Continuing Legal Education Chair

Message from the Continuing Legal Education Chair

Hello all:

I am honored to serve on the New Lawyer Division’s Executive Committee where I help organize continuing legal education presentations for new lawyers in the San Diego area. I graduated from California Western School of Law in 2018, and I am an associate at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP. I am in my fourth year of practice. Read More

August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

August Message From the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

Stephanie Atkinson
NLD President

Greetings NLD!

I cannot wait to see you all tonight at the SDCBA/NLD Summer Social: Here Comes the Sun at Waterfront Park! This will be our first in-person event in 17 months, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a live DJ, a photo booth, a glitter glam face & hair artist, step and repeat, cash bar, and more! We really hope to see you there! You can still register here. Read More