SDCBA NLD For the Record, March 2023 - Message from the Community Outreach Co-Chair - By Dani Glazer Signaigo - The Community Outreach subcommittee coordinates pro bono and volunteer events for new lawyers and law students in San Diego County.

March 2023 Networking Event Torrey Pines Hike Meet-Up March 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Please join us for an outdoor hike with members of the New Lawyer Division and Wellness Subcommittee at the Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve in La Jolla. Register » Signature Event Mixing it Up: Annual Spring Celebration of Diversity April 12, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The SDCBA’s new Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division is excited to produce our Annual Spring Mixer celebrating the diversity of the San Diego legal community. Join us to connect, make new friends, and enjoy hosted appetizers and beverages courtesy of our sponsor, Higgs Fletcher & Mack. Register » Highlighted Event   Thu, Mar 30 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Signature Event 2023 Judicial Reception Please join us in welcoming and celebrating California Supreme Court Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and our newest San Diego Judicial Officers. Enjoy hosted hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling wine toast. See all upcoming SDCBA events » Do you ever have a general law or career-related question, but aren't sure where or how to ask it? Go ahead and submit your law- or career-related question to Asked & Answered, the new QA column in San Diego Lawyer Magazine, and get an answer from one of our veteran attorneys. Your question can be completely anonymous, so feel free to ask anything! E.g., “What are some tips for gaining the cooperation of a non-party in answering a subpoena?” or “When is the best time to make a lateral career move?” Answers will be published in San Diego Lawyer and linked here.    Featured Message from the Community Outreach Co-Chair By Dani Glazer Signaigo The Community Outreach subcommittee coordinates pro bono and volunteer events for new lawyers and law students in San Diego County. MORE » NLD Event Recap: Federal Court Practice Series By Stephanie Pengilley Partner at Pengilley Myers APC NLD’s court practice series goals are to provide new lawyers with invaluable tips directly from the courtroom itself. MORE » A Possible Blow Coming to Consumers of Previously Owned Vehicles: Looming Changes to the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act By John Myers Partner at Pengilley Myers APC A recent appellate opinion changes the definition of a “new motor vehicle.” MORE » The Impact of Billing on An Attorney’s Practice By Stephanie Germani Attorney at Law How you monetarily value your time as an attorney can change the course of your practice and client relations. MORE » So You’ve Just Finished Taking the Bar Exam … Now What? By Alex Mann Mission Consultants, Inc. A few pieces of advice for February bar takers who have just finished their exams. MORE » Legal Ethics for New Attorneys Conflicts — More Than Just Adverse Parties By Edward J. McIntyre  Recent reports underscore the need to carefully consider a sometimes-overlooked aspect of conflict-of-interest rules. MORE » Editor-in-Chief:  Linda Nelte and Matthew M. Spolsky Contributing Writers:  Stephanie Germani, Alex Mann, Edward J. McIntyre, John Myers, Stephanie Pengilley, Dani Glazer Signaigo