New Lawyers Section

As with many other industries, artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of litigation at an incredible speed.  It is impossible to maintain an active litigation practice today without touching upon some aspect of AI. Firms, companies, and others are developing or have developed AI tools that touch every aspect of the life cycle of a lawsuit, including without limitation: Read more

There is a demographic shift taking place in the United States as one of the biggest transfers of wealth is underway. Read more

Join the New Lawyers Section of CLA on June 15th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, for "Sippin' in the Sities," an exciting #networking event for new lawyers across the beautiful state of California. We've lined up four #newlawyermixers, at four unique venues, across four exciting cities; choosing which to attend is the hardest part. We'll leave that decision to you! Read more

This webinar will provide new lawyers with an overview of how to effectively respond to written discovery and strategies to reduce the potential for motions to compel while also preserving your client’s rights at the time of trial. Read more

California Lawyers Association Vice President Betty Williams addressed a reception for new lawyers hosted by the San Joaquin County Bar Association and the Bank of Stockton in March. Read more

Student loan debt is an albatross around the neck of many lawyers, often delaying home ownership, marriage, children, and fulfilling careers. But there's no one correct way to approach it. Jessica Medina, former lawyer turned Accredited Financial Counselor, will be walking us through some student loan repayment strategies including those she used to tackle her own mortgage-sized debt and the framework she applies when helping her own clients approach theirs. She’ll also cover how to make the most of all the updates we’ve seen with student loans over the past couple years so you’re ready to tackle whatever comes next. Read more

This webinar will provide new lawyers with an overview of the applicable rules and statutes governing depositions in California and will discuss tactics and techniques for taking a deposition. Whether you listen to this before your first deposition or after your fiftieth deposition, there is sure to be something for everyone. This presentation will also cover differences between taking a deposition in-person compared to a virtual deposition and techniques to effectively navigate those differences. Read more

This program will focus on how newer attorneys can successfully represent their clients in mediations that lead to settlement.   Read more

I can’t stress enough the importance of being cognizant of your client’s attorney’s fees and costs. As we all know, there is no winning in a divorce. Both parties suffer a loss. What’s worse is knowing you are burning through children’s college funds because the parties are unable (or unwilling) to agree about even the most basic issues. As an attorney, you must be heavily involved in management and communications regarding your client’s attorney’s fees. Staying involved and helping your client make reasonable decisions can help save them thousands of dollars and prevent high unpaid client bills in collections. Below are nine tips for keeping attorney’s fees and costs low in a divorce. Read more

Performing pro bono work is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to gain substantive legal experience and expand access to justice. Read more