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Message from the NLD Chair

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Message from the NLD Chair

By Stephanie Pengilley

Holiday Greetings NLD! 

As this year comes to an end, I find myself bidding farewell to 2023 with a sense of gratitude for the NLD executive committee that I have served with this past year. Their hard work and dedication in helping new lawyers be successful in their careers is unmatched. I have had the privilege of working alongside a group of talented individuals who are passionate about serving their legal community.  Read More

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Ethically Managing Your Legal Intake Support Staff

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Ethically Managing Your Legal Intake Support Staff

By Carole J. Buckner
Senior Counsel, Klinedinst, PC

It is important for lawyers to have a solid understanding of their ethical responsibilities when managing and supervising nonlawyer assistants involved in the client intake process. Recently, the American Bar Association issued Formal Opinion 506, which addresses this topic. Read More

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Raising the Limited Jurisdictional Limit: What Could this Mean for Consumers?

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Raising the Limited Jurisdictional Limit: What Could this Mean for Consumers?

By Stephanie Pengilley

Currently in California state court the jurisdictional limit for a limited civil case is $25,000 or less. As some of you may know, in a limited jurisdiction case discovery and other pre-trial tools are limited. For example, only one deposition is allowed. Courts presiding over limited actions have no authority to award a judgment in excess of $25,000. (Ytuarte v. Superior Court (2005) 129 Cal. App. 4th 266). Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Hon. Blaine Bowman

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Tips from the Bench: Hon. Blaine Bowman

By Matthew M. Spolsky, Esq.
Clark Hill, LLP

On the fourth floor of San Diego Superior Court’s North County Division is department N-31 of which Judge Blaine Bowman presides. Judge Bowman operates a “stress free trial department” as much as possible. He is supportive of all lawyers who come to his court, but he especially enjoys helping new lawyers appearing in his department. If you’re in trial before Judge Bowman and have a question, asking for help is not something he frowns upon.   Read More

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Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

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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

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

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NLD Member Spotlight: Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski

By Lillian Glenister, Esq.
Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

“One of my favorite parts of doing my job is knowing that I am on the right side — the side that protects the rights of vulnerable people,” says Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski, Esq. Read More

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Reliability & Liability of AI Attorneys

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Reliability & Liability of AI Attorneys

By Omid Valinasab
Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar LLP

As expected, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will change the future of humanity.[1] But what will be the effect of AI on the legal aspects of human life? This article provides a high-level overview of AI and its use within law, beginning with a general overview of AI and then turning to how AI is being used by lawyers in their practice, including litigation, transaction, and administrative law. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Sara Gold

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NLD Member Spotlight: Sara Gold

By Christina Liao
Law Offices of Jane Oak

Once a writer, always a writer, as Sara Gold likes to say. A former Orange County Register news reporter, Sara found that her love for research, interviewing, and writing enabled her to seamlessly transition from writing stories to writing briefs and motions. After graduating from the California Western School of Law in 2019 and starting her legal career at Eastman IP, Sara became the Editor of this very newsletter before starting her own law practice. Read More

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Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers

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Working Smarter Not Harder: Time Saving Organization Tips for New Lawyers

By Katherine Dishongh, Esq.

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. Read More