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Asking for a Friend
Being new at anything comes with a lot of questions, and being new to the practice of law is no exception. Through "Asking for a Friend," the Forum for Emerging Lawyers welcomes your questions about the practice of law, building a practice, or any other burning questions you may have. Veteran attorneys will answer your inquiries, which can be completely anonymous. We'll post some responses online and in future issues of For the Record. "Ask for a friend" at www.sdcba.org/askingforafriend.
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Learn Basics of Working with Opposing Counsel Tomorrow
Don't miss this Nuts & Bolts program, developed especially for newer lawyers.

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Pre-Summer Forum Networking Mixer May 23
Meet up with members of the Forum for this fun pre-summer get-together.

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Be a Hero for Our Heroes This Saturday
Help provide our first responders with legal documents at this event in affiliation with the Wills for Heroes Foundation.

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Bar Foundation 2017 Distinguished Lawyer Memorial
The San Diego County Bar Foundation is honoring its 2017 DLM inductees May 24.

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Gain Insight on Professionalism & Career Development June 6
Hear from judges and veteran attorneys.

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New Attorneys are Invited and Encouraged to Attend:
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Letter from the Chair of the Forum
Ashley Peterson
Attorney at Law
Dear Colleagues,
One of the biggest concerns for new attorneys is finding a job. When I graduated law school in 2011, the job market was tough. I applied to so many positions and only received a handful of call backs. It is easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged when all your hard work in law school doesn’t translate to getting the job even though you may be qualified.  |
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Legal Ethics for New Attorneys
State Bar Discipline: What the New Lawyer Needs to Know
David Cameron Carr
Law Office of David Cameron Carr PLC
Lawyers spend a lot of time and money to become a member of the State Bar of California and earn the privilege of practicing law. Attorneys may not consider the range of burdens attendant to that privilege, at least until they receive a letter from the State Bar asking them to respond to a complaint or investigation.  |
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Tips from the Pros
Say “Goodbye” to the Generic Application: Targeting Your Materials to Enhance Marketability in a Competitive Market
Emily Hirsekorn
Career Advisor, University of San Diego School of Law
You likely used the same resume and cover letter to apply for most law school positions, as employers expect law students to have little relevant experience or widely varied experience. Once you enter the workforce after graduation, however, expectations change: application materials must demonstrate a focus, directly relevant to the position at hand.  |

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Features
Preparing Emotionally and Physically for Court
Hilary Boyer
Alaimo & Boyer
Julie Wolff
Attorney at Law
Many new attorneys experience anticipatory anxiety at the thought of a court appearance. It is not unusual when you think about an upcoming hearing or trial for your thoughts to scatter in a million directions.  |
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Effective Communication with Clients
Renée Galente
Galente Law, APC
Lawyers express themselves on behalf of others for a living, whether the work is done in a courtroom or from behind a desk. As a result, some practitioners would likely be amused or offended at the notion that they might not be effectively communicating with their own clients. Yet, the No. 1 reason for client complaints to the State Bar of California revolves around lack of communication with their lawyer.  |
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Scene At Annual Awards Luncheon & Celebration of Community Service and More!
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.  |
Editor-In-Chief: Michael Olinik
Contributing Writers: Hilary Boyer, David Cameron Carr, Renée Galente, Emily Hirsekorn, Ashley Peterson, Julie Wolff |
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