Our performance — and let me call it that for a moment — is in the courtroom, with other “players” sitting at counsel table, in the jury box, or on the witness stand. The deputy and the clerk also have their roles to play. Our purpose, of course, is not to entertain but to do justice.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It provides a reminder that mental health is essential and those living with mental health conditions are not defined by their mental health.
Words matter. This week I want to use my words to show my support to the students at University of San Diego School of Law who have felt singled-out and diminished based on another’s words.
As we start making our way out of the pandemic, many are wondering what we will take with us. In particular, the legal community wants to know whether any of the remote proceedings or procedures created during the pandemic will take root and become a permanent part of the practice of law.
While we adapt to virtual settings, remaining professional and presenting yourself well is still the key to being the best advocate for your client and being taken seriously.
Many couples have postponed their weddings to a hopefully pandemic-free future, but how do you move forward with getting married now? Here are a few tips from personal experience.
It’s time to start feeling the sun on our faces, even as we soak in these uncharacteristic recent rainstorms.
"The pandemic forced many of us to do telemedicine for reasons other than emergency care. We also have patient privacy and confidentiality obligations. We have to be just as cautious."
Here are five steps for rebuilding after COVID-19.
Good morning, court is now in session. Does it matter that in the courtroom there’s only me, my clerk, and a video screen or telephone? Even if you’re only a small picture on a monitor or a voice over the telephone, you’re still appearing in court.
