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New Lawyer Lens: Conducting a Virtual Bench Trial in the Pandemic

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New Lawyer Lens: Conducting a Virtual Bench Trial in the Pandemic

By Jessica N. Marshall
Pacific Coast Trial Law Firm

Before the pandemic, I had conducted three jury trials, two of them in the Hall of Justice in San Diego. I tried a case on Feb. 20, 2020, and was gearing up for another trial when the pandemic hit. Everything came to a standstill. I still showed up to work to litigate or settle out cases. One year later, things seemed to be getting better. But the trial calendar seemed frozen in time. Nothing was moving. Read More

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Building a Legal Network When You’re from Out-of-Town

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Building a Legal Network When You’re from Out of Town

By Hannah C. Theophil
Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Evans LLP

I graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, on a Saturday in May 2019. On the following Monday, I moved to San Diego to study for the bar exam and start applying for attorney jobs. I found a law clerk position at a civil litigation firm here which turned into my first associate attorney position, and I have stayed in San Diego since. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Jocelyn Russo

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NLD Member Spotlight: Jocelyn Russo

By Stephanie Pengilley
Bickel Sannipoli APC

For Jocelyn Russo, being a family law attorney is more than practicing law: “It’s being there for your clients during their most difficult times in their lives.” Russo is an associate attorney at Antonyan Miranda, a prestigious San Diego family law firm specializing in family law. Read More

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But … I Didn’t Apply to Zoom School of Law

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But … I Didn’t Apply to Zoom School of Law

By Nicole Tanaka
California Western School of Law ’21

As a first-generation law student, I was equal parts eager and nervous for the coming three years. I heard testimonials of the difficulties, the rewards, and the grit it takes to come out alive. I watched countless “How-To” videos on YouTube, spoke to current practitioners to gauge my interest, and even sought real world experience. Nothing could have prepared me for the change that would come. Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Judges Michael T. Smyth and Maureen F. Hallahan

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Tips from the Bench: Judges Michael T. Smyth and Maureen F. Hallahan

By Elijah T. Gaglio
Aguirre & Severson, LLP

This year, San Diego Superior Court welcomes new Presiding Judge Michael T. Smyth and new Assistant Presiding Judge Maureen F. Hallahan, who were elected by their fellow jurists to lead the court during the pandemic and through an ever-changing legal field. Judges Smyth and Hallahan will work with Court Executive Officer Michael M. Roddy to oversee the 154 judicial officers and approximately 1,200 employees at the court. Judges Hallahan and Smyth sat down with For the Record to discuss their respective backgrounds and goals for the Court’s future. Read More

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Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

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Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

By Stephanie Atkinson

Greetings NLD,

It has been a pleasure serving this community as chair of the New Lawyer Division! One of the NLD’s primary goals is to serve as a voice for the NLD membership while providing information and resources based on our community’s unique and specific needs. New this year, we conducted a few member surveys in order to shed light on real issues affecting our community, including civility towards new lawyers and new lawyers’ acclimation to the post-pandemic workplace. Please take two minutes to complete our current poll on lawyer-targeted scams so that the NLD can report on how this issue affects new lawyers and law students. Read More

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Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation

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Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation

By Irean Zhang, Esq.

One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro bono legal services during their legal careers.[2] Pro bono work is also a great way for new attorneys to gain experience, develop new skills, and handle their own cases from start to finish. Read More

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Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

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Message from the Chair of the New Lawyer Division

By Stephanie Atkinson

Greetings NLD!

We have a lot of congratulating and celebrating to do this week! First, huge congratulations to our newest bar passers! You did it! For those of you who did not pass, don’t forget this is literally the hardest bar exam in the country, and you are not alone. For anyone wanting bar prep pro tips (first time or repeat takers), I am always happy to share some tried and tested pro tips and/or give pep talks along the way. Don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing me at stephanie.atkinson@bipc.com, or find me on LinkedIn and we’ll set up a call! Read More

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The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19

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The Intersection of California and Federal Leave of Absence Laws Amidst COVID-19

By Rosario R. Stoliker
CDF Labor Law LLP

There are many laws that provide for time off, paid or unpaid, with some providing job protection during leaves of absence. These laws include the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Family Leave, California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL), California Paid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation and more. Understanding and applying these various laws is a challenge, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More