October 2023
Educational Program
Fireside Chat with San Diego In-House Counsel
Oct 24, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Knowing how to navigate the relationship with in-house counsel is critical to maintaining a flourishing legal practice. Join our panel of current and former in-house counsel to learn valuable strategies for managing this relationship.
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Networking Event
Trivia Night at Mike Hess Brewing 
Oct 26, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please join the New Lawyer Division for a night of community and trivia at Mike Hess Brewing in Seaport Village. This non-hosted event is open to all; friends and family are welcome to join. Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m., so please arrive early to grab a table and a drink!
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Highlighted Event
 
Wed, Nov
15
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Signature Event

DEI Division: Annual Holidays Around the World Potluck Celebration


Holiday traditions from across the globe are beautifully rich in their diversity — especially the food! Join us in-person for this once-a-year opportunity to experience and engage with our local legal community in this most delicious way as we sample mouth-watering fare from around the world.

Special thanks to Producing Sponsor San Diego Business Journal and Title Sponsors Clio and Westpac Wealth Partners.
 

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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. 
 
 

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Message from the NLD Community Outreach Co-Chair

By Dani Glazer Signaigo
Since I am in my seventh year of practice, this will be my last year in the NLD. I have loved my time here, and the NLD Executive Committee has been a fantastic team to work with. MORE »
 

Tips from the Bench: Hon. Blaine Bowman

By Matthew M. Spolsky, Esq.
Clark Hill, LLP
Judge Bowman is supportive of all lawyers who come to his court, but he especially enjoys helping new lawyers appearing in his department. MORE »

(Top photo Matthew M. Spolsky, bottom photo
Hon. Blaine Bowman)
 

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

By Stephanie Pengilley
Debate has arisen regarding whether or not the limited jurisdictional limit should be raised from $25,000 to $35,000. MORE »
 
Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

Ethically Managing Your Legal Intake Support Staff

By Carole J. Buckner 
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. MORE »
 
Editor-in-Chief: 
Linda Nelte and Matthew M. Spolsky
Contributing Writers: 
Carole J. Buckner, Stephanie Pengilley, Dani Glazer Signaigo, Matthew M. Spolsky
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