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January 25, 2021 at 5:38 PM Shares2 Finding your bearings as a newly minted attorney is always challenging – and even more so during an unprecedented pandemic year. While newbies aren’t expected to be experts in all areas of law, they are expected to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and act ethically and professionally. For those working remotely, this also means learning the ropes and building relationships on a screen instead of in person. All of this makes 2021 a particularly essential time for Bridge-the-Gap (BTG) training. Practising Law Institute (PLI) is presenting its BTG p...

January 12, 2021 at 3:32 PM Shares1 For new attorneys, it’s no secret that the first few weeks and months on the job can be overwhelming. You aren’t expected to be an expert in all areas of law, but you are expected to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and act ethically and professionally. Getting into the groove of law firm life can be particularly challenging when working remotely, as newbies miss out on opportunities to learn from senior colleagues in person. All of this makes the Bridge-the-Gap (BTG) programs offered by Practising Law Institute (PLI) especially useful this year....

Essential Services for Essential Workers in the Pandemic By Mark Hedin, Ethnic Media Services Published December 24, 2020 Michael Nobleza, Executive Fellow, FUSE Corps, LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs; Monica Nguyen, Program Director, GAIN, LA County Department of Public Social Services; Rose Basmadzhyan, Chief, Wage Enforcement Program & Investigation Division, LA County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs; Yvonne Medrano, Program Attorney, Employee Rights Program, Bet Tzedek Legal Services (Courtesy photo) In a time of COVID-necessitated lockdowns, if you’re working, you’re ...