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For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

Message From the Co-Editor-in-Chief

By Matthew Spolsky

As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the New Lawyer Division (“NLD”) monthly newsletter, For the Record, I wanted to thank each of our readers for their continued support. I also want to thank the NLD members who have contributed their time and effort this year toward writing informative articles for the benefit of new lawyers. In the current For the Record you will find an NLD Member Spotlight article featuring Regina (Calvario) Dryjanski by Lillian Glenister, an NLD Event Recap by Elijah Gaglio, and Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service by Alara Chilton. Read More

For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

Ethical Considerations When Using an Online Referral Service

By Alara Chilton

As a personal injury lawyer who is only licensed to practice in California, you take great pride in using the latest technology as part of your firm’s day-to-day operations. Effectively incorporating technology into your practice enables you to better serve your clients and bottom line. Recently, you saw a social media ad for an online networking service named “Referral Law, P.C.” (RL[1]) that promises: (1) a national network of lawyers to refer cases and, (2) it will handle the process of collecting referral fees for its members. Read More

Words Matter: Changing Things We Say to Become Actively Anti-Racist

Law Practice

Words Matter: Changing Things We Say to Become Actively Anti-Racist

By Maria Chavez

Last week, I was chatting with a white gentleman who is 80 years old. We were discussing racism and his experiences growing up in the south. Aside from sharing the incredible life experiences he had, he explained how racism was sometimes subtly introduced and ingrained from childhood. The example he provided was the well-known “eeny meeny miney mo” counting song. The original did not say “tiger.” It was another word that also ends in -ger. And, I learned that the last two lines were “if he hollers make him pay/ fifty dollars every day.” I was shocked. Read More