Category: For the Record

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Message from the Chair of the NLD

Message from the Chair of the NLD

Hi Everyone,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a vital part of our overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, mental health issues among lawyers are prevalent. That is likely due to the stress and demands of our profession (which is added to anything happening in our personal lives). Many lawyers are deterred from seeking professional help and talking about their struggles with others because of the stigma around mental health. Read More

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

The Intersection Between Media and Law: Television News in COVID-19 and Beyond

The Intersection Between Media and Law: Television News in COVID-19 and Beyond

By Sara Gold
Eastman IP

“In order to produce a good news story, it really comes down to the people and letting them tell the story,” said ABC 10News reporter Adam Racusin during last month’s Bench/Bar Lunch & Learn, at which 10News journalists gave insight into the production of television news including legal journalism. Read More

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Tips from the Bench: Judge CJ Mody

Tips from the Bench: Judge CJ Mody

By Veneeta Jaswal
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

Judge CJ Mody, who joined the bench in January 2021, is the first South Asian American judge to sit on the San Diego Superior Court. Born in Bombay, India, now known as Mumbai, Judge Mody was 12 years old when he and his family immigrated to the United States. With aspirations to create educational opportunities for the children, Judge Mody’s family made the move to San Diego in the late 1980’s. Read More

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NLD Member Spotlight: Claudia Ignacio

NLD Member Spotlight: Claudia Ignacio

By Elijah Gaglio
Aguirre Severson LLP

Claudia Ignacio, recipient of this year’s SDCBA Service by a New Lawyer Award, is a young trailblazer in the San Diego legal community. As a tax attorney with Hone Maxwell, LLP, her practice includes a wide array of local, state, and international tax consulting matters; defending clients in audits with state and federal tax agencies; and assisting in collection issues. Read More