Since 1989, the California Rules of Professional Conduct (CRPC) have included prohibitions against discriminatory behavior in the practice of law. (See former CRPC 2-400, “Prohibited Discriminatory Conduct in a Law Practice.”) In 2018, as part of the California State Bar’s…
Passionate Pursuit for Justice: SF-Marin LRIS Attorney Nikolaus W. Reed Settles Case for $1.3 million
In the fall of 2019, the SF-Marin LRIS received a phone call from a 60-year-old client seeking a trusted attorney. What they were seeking was a way to hold their apartment complex accountable for the life-altering injuries that the client…
Insurance For Lawyers in California. What to Know in the Current Marketplace.
Depending on how you operate your law practice, some insurance may be mandatory. Do you have employees? If so, you are required to carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Have a commercial lease? You likely are required by your landlord to carry…
Food From the Bar 2022 Results
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.…