Six Tips for Navigating Virtual Hearings with Non-English-Speaking Clients
To successfully navigate this scenario, an attorney should educate the client on the basics, take care in selecting an interpreter, and figure out the court’s preferences.
New Lawyer Division Member Spotlight: Erik Weber
Since becoming the first person with autism to graduate from California Western and pass the bar exam, Erik Weber has dedicated himself to advancing the needs of special needs students, inside and outside the legal field.
Tips from the Bar: Maggie E. Schroedter
Higgs Fletcher & Mack partner Maggie Schroedter went from not knowing a single person in San Diego ten years ago to being named this year’s incoming president of Lawyers Club of San Diego.
President’s Message: April 12, 2021
Now, I’m no POTUS (…yet…I’m keeping future options open!), but I do want to take the time to mark just some of the accomplishments of the San Diego County Bar Association in the first 100 days of 2021 because of the efforts of our incredible members, volunteers, servant leaders, board members, and staff.
Zoom Wear and Behavior, Beware
While we adapt to virtual settings, remaining professional and presenting yourself well is still the key to being the best advocate for your client and being taken seriously.
