Category: For New Attorneys

From Courtroom to Classroom: New Attorney Impacts Future Legal LeadersAs High School Mock Trial Team Coach

From Courtroom to Classroom: New Attorney Impacts Future Legal LeadersAs High School Mock Trial Team Coach

By Stephanie S. Germani, Esq., LL.M.
Attorney At Law

As a new attorney, I’m always eager to find ways to give back to the community and make a positive impact. So, when I heard that the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Program was seeking attorney coaches, I jumped at the opportunity. Little did I know, this experience would be one of the most rewarding of my legal career. Read More

Message from the NLD Vice Chair

Message from the NLD Vice Chair

My name is Elijah Gaglio, and I am honored to serve as the Vice Chair for the San Diego County Bar Association’s New Lawyer Division (NLD). As an attorney for about four years, NLD has been a great resource for advice, support, and a place where I can connect with new and more experienced attorneys alike. Below is a list of upcoming NLD events where attorneys can connect and give back to the San Diego community. I am dedicating this month’s message to some of the groups we honor in May. Read More

Artificial Intelligence and the Copyright Dilemma

Artificial Intelligence and the Copyright Dilemma

By Saloni Mathur

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage in the development of creative works. Creators can now enter prompts into AI platforms like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stability Diffusion to generate works. As AI becomes more and more integrated in our daily lives, creators must consider the legal implications of their use of these platforms. Read More

NLD Spotlight: Jake Zindulka

NLD Spotlight: Jake Zindulka

By Matthew Spolsky

Jake Zindulka is the immediate past chair of the NLD. He has called San Diego home since 2015 and does not see himself returning to the Northeast. Jake is a great example of what one can accomplish if they take the initial step into the unknown of a new adventure. Read More