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For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Tips from the Bar: Alex Calero

Tips from the Bar: Alex Calero

By Hannah C. Theophil
Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Evans LLP

Alex Calero is a litigator for the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, where he brings lawsuits on behalf of California citizens against individuals and companies who violate financial laws. Chair of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Public Law Section, Calero won last year’s SDCBA Service by a Public Attorney Award for his excellence as a public sector attorney and his commitment to mentoring. Throughout his 16 years of practice, Calero has not only been a dedicated public servant, but he has also found time to mentor new lawyers and support civics education in San Diego. Read More

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Senate Bill 467: Correcting Mistakes of the Past with the Science of the Present

Senate Bill 467: Correcting Mistakes of the Past with the Science of the Present

By Claudia Salinas
California Innocence Project Staff Attorney Fellow

On January 28, 2022, Senate Bill 467 passed the Senate with a 30-3 vote, sending it to the Assembly where it now needs to pass with a majority vote before being sent to the Governor for his signature. If enacted, Senate Bill 467 will strengthen the grounds on which individuals wrongfully convicted of a crime can seek post-conviction relief and ultimately help exonerate innocent people in prisons across California. Read More