Letter from the Chair of the Forum

Ashley Peterson
Attorney at Law

Dear Colleagues,

Mentorship is the elusive unicorn that everyone seems to want, but when put into practice, is rarely successfully achieved. Most attorneys I know actually do want to be a mentor to help guide new attorneys through the legal minefield, and most new attorneys are desperate to find someone they can feel confident to call with questions.

Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

The Ethical Pitfalls of Using an Online Marketing Company

Richard Hendlin
Attorney at Law

Alara Chilton's February 2016 For the Record article "Think Twice Before Using an Online Marketing Company” rightly cautioned attorneys about the ethical pitfalls in participating in internet-based flat-fee limited scope marketing programs. This article will provide an update with analysis of recent out-of-state ethics committee opinions.

Tips from the Pros

Benefits and Considerations About Becoming a Military Attorney

Drew Lautemann
Assistant Director, Pro Bono & Public Service
California Western School of Law

Many attorneys enter the profession for an exciting career and to make a difference in the world. From Abraham Lincoln to Mahatma Gandhi to Thurgood Marshall, history is full of attorneys who positively impacted the world. The law school process, however, unfortunately often leaves students feeling less empowered, burdened with debt, and pressured to get the best paying job they can. It doesn’t need to be that way.

Feature

Department of Education Revokes Previous Approvals for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mike Finstad
Attorney at Law

It looks like “public service” just isn’t what it used to be at the Department of Education. In answering a complaint filed by the American Bar Association, the Department took a major step towards limiting the eligibility of employers to participate in a program known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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