Ethical Limitations on the Attorney “Overachiever”
By Mallory H. Chase
As an attorney seeking to advance your career, whether within a firm or within the legal community at large, you may feel the “overachiever” instinct to immediately accept any new assignments, cases, or opportunities within industry organizations. Taking on such additional commitments can be an effective means for motivated attorneys to set themselves apart. While “keeping your nose to the grindstone,” “burning the midnight oil,” or any other hardworking adage of your choice is arguably an occupational hazard of the legal profession, attorneys must remain mindful of their professional obligations and ethical limitations on stretching themselves too thin.Read More
You did it! Three years of stress. Three years of late nights hopped up on caffeine. Three years of interviews, internships, rejections, and successes.Read More
Whether you are a new lawyer or highly experienced in the practice of law, referrals of legal work are central to developing a successful law practice. This article addresses some of the important ethical considerations in giving and receiving referrals of legal work. Read More
Ethical Considerations When Working with Other Counsel
By Irean Zhang
The old adage “two is better than one” certainly rings true in today’s legal world. A complex civil matter can involve national counsel, local counsel, trial counsel, and appellate counsel. Co-counseling combines the expertise and experience of multiple lawyers, which can provide benefits to the client and to counsel, including compliance with Rule 1.1 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct regarding competence. However, lawyers will do well to keep the following in mind before they agree to a co-counseling arrangement. Read More
