Author: San Diego County Bar Association
By Taneashia Morrell
There are several factors that may cause a legal professional to switch from one area of practice to an entirely different discipline. Often, hiring managers want to know why you’re reforming your legal discipline. They also want to know if you possess the skills and expertise that will transfer into the new discipline. In my case, I transitioned from civil litigation and family law to intellectual property and technology transfer. In addition to my J.D., I also possess an LL.M. in intellectual property and have previous experience in the technology transfer area. So if you’re looking to make a move into a different discipline, make sure you have some experience in the new field you are pursuing. Read More
By Edward McIntyre
Macbeth and Duncan were returning from court when Clyde Tabbit caught up with them. Read More
By Jeffrey Chinn
At Comic Con 2018, I sat through a panel titled “Judges on the Law of the Last Jedi and Solo” including with Judge John B. Owens of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Magistrate Judge Stacie Beckerman, and (San Diego’s own) Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin. Each showed pictures of their chambers with displays of Star Wars-related memorabilia.1 It was refreshing for each judge to show their fandom of Star Wars. I thought that this makes sense as every lawyer needs some activity to take their mind off of the everyday briefs, motions, research, etc. Read More
By Carole J. Buckner
Creed-21 v. City of Wildomar, 2017 WL 5484032,provides salient reminders regarding complying with local rules, scheduling depositions and most importantly, complying with court orders to avoid sanctions. The case also implicates the ethical duty of competence in managing one’s schedule, even when emergencies may arise. Read More
