The 2022 Food From the Bar results are in! This year the teams have raised $445,815 to help the community – that’s equivalent to 891,630 meals. We give our thanks to all the coordinators who championed this campaign at their firms, organizations,…
5 Things I Wish I Learned in Law School
Being a lawyer is inherently stressful, and the first few years of practicing law are arguably the most anxiety-inducing periods of your life (aside from 1L finals and the bar exam). As you enter the real world, you’ll learn very…
JDC’s TAP Successfully Secures Safer Living Space for their Client
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is spotlighting the tremendous work of The Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP) and the story of a recent client, Sharon, who was able to secure a safer living space after construction began on a closeby…
Rules of Professional Conduct & Prospective Clients
In late 2018 California, for the first time, specifically set forth the duties lawyers owe to potential clients by the inclusion of Rule 1.18 in the new Rules of Professional Conduct. Under the new rule, a lawyer owes the same…
¡Adios Pelota! Crushing Your Legal Job Interview
When applying for a new legal position, the interview is like a game of baseball. A base hit leads you one-step closer to claiming your dream job. A swing and a miss sends you to the back of the line. …
July Client Spotlight: APA Family Support Services
The Justice & Diversity Center would like to spotlight a pro bono client: this month’s story centers around the nonprofit APA Family Support Services, which through the Community Organization Representation Project has been able to work with voluntary attorneys on…
Best Practices to Mitigate and Resolve Conflict within the Small Firm Workplace
As attorneys, many of us earn our living representing people in conflict. We know, firsthand, that unresolved conflict can be expensive, emotionally depleting, and even detrimental to a person’s physical health. While conflict might be good for keeping lawyers busy,…
The Family Law Project’s Client Spotlight
The Justice & Diversity Center (JDC) is thrilled to share a pro bono client success story for the month of June. This month’s story centers around Jenny, who with the help of the Family Law Project was able to settle…
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, What Are Employee’s Rights to Privacy?
On December 1, 2021 the U.S. had its first case of COVID-19 ascribed to the omicron variant. Cases have surged with the omicron variants since then, and on May 9, 2022 the Biden Administration stated that it expects the U.S.…
JDC Welcomes 2022 AT&T Legal Services Summer Fellow, Cecilia Almaraz
The Justice & Diversity Center is excited to welcome our summer 2022 AT&T Legal Services Fellow, J.D. Candidate at Berkeley School of Law, Cecilia Almaraz. Almaraz is a member of La Alianza Law Students of Latin Descent and the Women…
Practical Ethics Tips for Remote Depositions
Before you conduct or defend your next remote deposition, be mindful of your ethical duties of Competence (Rule 1.1), Confidentiality (Rule 1.6), and Supervision (Rule 5.1), under the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Here are a few practical tips: 1.…
How Can Small and Solo Firms Comply with ADA Website Requirements Without Breaking the Bank
The number of ADA website accessibility lawsuits filed against businesses is steadily increasing with no signs of slowing down. In California alone, 359 federal lawsuits were filed in 2021, a 14% increase over the 2020 filings. New York, Florida, and…