Magazine Archive
Reflections on Mediation
Seldom, if ever, during my years on the bench, did I observe the congratulatory gestures, the high fives, handshakes and occasional hugs that follow a mediated settlement. A successful mediation is in this sense, perfect justice.
Read ArticleReflections on Retiring
One factor was especially important in choosing referral attorneys: relative youth, with at least five years of experience. I did not want my clients to face the prospect of changing attorneys again within the next 20 years.
Read ArticleReflections on the Contra Costa Lawyer
I was asked to join the board to write about technology and the practice of law. When I joined, other than the cover, our magazine consisted of 12 black and white print editions.
Read ArticleChanges to Legal Education and the California Bar Examination since 1980
Today’s law students require much greater practical-skills training while in law school, and much more is expected of them by their prospective employers.
Read ArticlePerspectives from the Winners of the Women's Section Scholarships
Fast forward 20 years later to 2017 and approximately 45% of the 1500 attorneys in the Contra Costa County Bar Association are women and two of the past scholarship recipients have served as President of the Women’s Section.
Read ArticleCivil Jury Verdict Musings
Please send reports about trials, both in-county and out-of-county, both federal and state and even interesting settlements and arbitrations. The invitation still holds.
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