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For New Attorneys / For the Record / Law Practice

Tips from the Bench: Judge Daniel Goldstein

Tips from the Bench: Judge Daniel Goldstein

By Matthew Spolsky
Ford, Haggerty, Walker & Behar

Walking into Department 1102 to appear before Judge Daniel Goldstein feels like someone is greeting you with a smile and a firm handshake. In the new courthouse the ceilings are high, the clerks and bailiffs get along well, and there are plants around to provide a uniquely San Diego feel. But when court is in session, the hard work begins. Judge Goldstein maintains this respectful atmosphere in his courtroom as he has throughout his life. Read More

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Contact with Represented Persons by a Pro Se Lawyer

Contact with Represented Persons by a Pro Se Lawyer

By Shelly Skinner

On September 28, 2022, the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 502, which addresses a pro se lawyer’s obligations under ABA Model Rule 4.2 (Communication with Person Represented by Counsel). This rule — often referred to as the skip counsel, no-contact, or anti-contact rule — prohibits a lawyer from communicating “about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or court order.”[1] Read More

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Message from the Vice Chair

Message from the Vice Chair

Greeting NLD Members, 

Stephanie Pengilley here, your vice chair. I am looking forward to becoming the division’s chair in just a few short months. This year NLD has put on many successful and educational events. September was not short of events. Early in the month NLD hosted a speed networking event, where members were able to network with senior attorneys. At the end of the month, NLD co-sponsored a “Pathways to Careers in Criminal Law” panel with the Criminal Law Section. Speakers presented several opportunities on how to obtain jobs the criminal law field. By collaborating with other sections NLD has been able to offer more events to its members this year. Read More