Letter from the Chair of the Forum

Jason Evans
Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP

Dear Colleagues,

From CLEs to after-work networking events and Wetsuits paddle-outs, it's been great to see so many emerging attorneys taking advantage of the plethora of events offered by the SDCBA. Getting "out there" and shaking hands with new and familiar faces is key to building your career.

Legal Ethics for Emerging Attorneys

Parting Need Not be “Such Sweet Sorrow”¹
Ethical Considerations When Moving On

Edward McIntyre
Attorney at Law

After a couple of years, you’ve learned all you think your current firm can teach. Or you can’t live another day in the same space with that egotistical, narcissistic partner who dumps a ton of work on you at 5:30 almost every evening and then bolts — not to return until 11 the next morning demanding: “Where is it?!?”

Features

The Mounting Hazards of Pokémon Go

Frederick Schenk
Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP

Crazy, right? People falling off cliffs, getting trapped in caves, chasing around the Holocaust Museum, even getting in car crashes — all for the want of a Pokémon character. While new trainers hunt for Pokémon to evolve them into stronger monsters, new lawyers should watch out for “evolving” legal issues in this new legal world of augmented reality games.

Tips from the Pros

That Time I Didn't Get the Job I Really Wanted

Jocelyn Salvatori
Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development Office
California Western School of Law

Many, many years ago I was on the third round of interviews with an employer.  I wanted the job more than anything — the team looked fun, the mission felt important, and the salary was competitive.

Features

For a Great Interview Remember: GAIN

Stacie Patterson
Attorney at Law

Many people wonder what makes for a good interview. As Director of the San Diego County Bar Association-ACC Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP), I recently had the opportunity to review applications and interview numerous DFP applicants. During the application process, it became pretty clear that some students are stellar when being interviewed.

Scene At

Have you been "Scene At" the latest events? Check out pics of recent happenings. If you have photos of SDCBA emerging attorney members at recent events, submit them to bar@sdcba.org.

If you see this seal next to an event posted on the SDCBA website, social media or other SDCBA publications, that means the event has been "CIEL Certified." The SDCBA's Council on Integrating Emerging Lawyers identifies these programs as being especially beneficial to newer attorneys and their growing practices. Don't miss the next CIEL Certified CLE taking place August 25: "Annual Beer & Wine Law Update." See details here.