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Several prominent lawyers from large law firms and corporate legal departments have teamed up to launch The Alliance for Asian American Justice, a pro bono initiative for victims of anti-Asian hate. The goal is to stand up for victims through the legal system and prevent future acts of anti-Asian hate. Many Asians and Asian Americans have been under represented and denied due process due to language and cultural barriers that bar legal access. The Alliance will allow the hun...dreds of prominent and accomplished lawyers of Asian descent in law firms and corporations (many of whom are former federal and state prosecutors) to leverage their expertise to advocate for and ensure justice on behalf of victims. Our non-Asian allies are likewise committed to joining us in this important work. We are eager to take action and look forward to many others joining in this fight, said Don H. Liu, Founding Advisory Board Member of the Alliance, and Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Risk Officer of Target Corporation. For more information on The Alliance for Asian American Justice, email [email protected]. Our lawyers support the goals of The Alliance for Asian American Justice. We are actively involved in community-based organizations including Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Women of Color in Law, and Pag Asa Legal Clinic to provide a voice for those who are marginalized. #garciahonglaw #sandiegolawyers #sandiegolaw #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #stopasianhate

Garcia Hong Law’s Pauline Villanueva joins the roundtable of distinguished panelists for an Exchange on Equity: Asian American and Pacific Islander Hate, Accountability, and Allyship. The San Diego County Bar Association is hosting the event on May 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to address advocacy for victims of anti-Asian hate. For more information, visit www.sdcba.org Pauline brings a number of valuable skills to Garcia Hong Law’s civil litigation practice, including strong analy...tical and negotiation skills; excellent research and writing skills; and the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations. Based on Pauline’s expertise and professional achievement, she has been selected to Super Lawyers in 2021 and a Rising Star from 2018-2019. Pauline is also an active member in the San Diego legal community, as a board member of Women of Color in the Law, as well as a member of both the San Diego County Bar Association Wellness Subcommittee and the Appellate Section. #garciahonglaw #sandiegolawyers #sandiegolaw #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #stopasianhate

The United States Senate, in an 94-1 bipartisan vote, passed S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI). Now, state and local law enforcement can better investigate and record hate crimes and hate incidents and prosecute them where appropriate. The bill gives the Justice Department more recourse to expedite the review of hate crimes related to Covid-19. Garcia Hong Law urges members of our community to report hate-based crimes and incid...ents to law enforcement. Members of the public may report a potential hate crime to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at www.tips.fbi.gov. #garciahonglaw #untangletheproblem #stopasianshate #COVID19 #hatehasnohomehere

California has adopted the Model Rules of Professional Conduct for a lawyer’s duty of competence related to technology. The California Supreme Court approved the new rule on Feb. 18, 2021, which appears as Rule 1.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct. This makes California the 39th state to have adopted the duty of technology. This is important as many lawyers and law firms are using technology for remote work. Garcia Hong Law assists lawyers and law firms comply with their ...ethical duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct. Please visit us at www.garciahonglaw.com This is an attorney advertisement. Results may vary depending on the facts of your case. #garciahonglaw # #sandiegolawyers #sandiegolaw #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #businesslawyers #businesslitigators #professionalethics

Garcia Hong Law’s Pauline Villanueva and Valerie Garcia Hong joined Women of Color in Law’s virtual event, Navigating the Workplace as a Woman of Color, on March 16, 2021. The panel of speakers, including Aramide Fields (Associate General Counsel for Autoliv Asia), Christopher Todd (Partner at Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Juskie LLP), Vickie Turner (Partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP), Hali Anderson (Partner at GrahamHollis APC), and Valerie Garcia Hong, discussed strategies ...to handle microaggressions, biases, and behaviors in the workplace. The event is available as a podcast at https://soundcloud.com//women-of-color-in-law-march-2021-v1 for those who missed the event. Thanks to MoginRubin for sponsoring the MCLE event. Pauline and Valerie are Board Members of Women of Color in Law. #garciahonglaw #womeninlaw #sandiegolawyers #sandiegolaw #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #businesslawyers #businesslitigators

For three consecutive years, Garcia Hong Law’s Principal Valerie Garcia Hong has been selected to the Top 25 Women San Diego Super Lawyers and Top 50 San Diego Super Lawyers lists. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The Super Lawyers list recogni...zes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state. For a list of the Top Super Lawyers honorees, please visit: https://www.superlawyers.com//e8db6ebd8c4a86f982cd94bb4953 For more information on Garcia Hong Law and Valerie’s business litigation practice, please visit: www.garciahonglaw.com #garciahonglaw #sandiegolawyers #sandiegolaw #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #businesslawyers #businesslitigators #superlawyers #thomsonreuters #attorneyadvertising #superlawyers

With one of the largest cannabis markets in the country, California lawyers provide representation in an industry where the conduct is legal in the state but illegal under federal law. The California State Bar recently issued an opinion regarding this dilemma. Rule 1.2.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct bars an attorney from counseling a client to engage in criminal, fraudulent, or illegal conduct. But lawyers may represent the clients in all aspects that are reasonably ...required to make their clients’ business compliant with the state laws, including if their cannabis business may violate federal law. See http://www.calbar.ca.gov//Formal-Opinion-2020-202-17-0001. Garcia Hong Law are lawyers who help lawyers navigate complex legal ethics issues. For more information, visit us at www.garciahonglaw.com. The information on this post is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. The information here is meant to provide general information to the public. #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #garciahonglaw #smallbusinesssandiego #sandiegolawyers #businesslitigation #businesslawyers #attorneyadvertising #legalethics #womanlawyers #cannabisethics #cannabislaws

Garcia Hong Law are lawyers who have helped people and businesses with an appeal from an unfavorable outcome. Pauline Villanueva has been recognized as one of the top 5% in the state in 2021 by Super Lawyers for her expertise with appellate matters. Learn more at www.garciahonglaw.com. It is not an automatic route to the court of appeal for every bad outcome at the trial court level. The most common decision that’s appealed is the final judgment in a case. A notice of appeal must be timely filed. These deadlines are enforced strictly. Garcia Hong Law may be able to help you navigate the complicated appellate process. #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #garciahonglaw #sandiegolawyers #businesslitigation #businesslawyers #attorneyadvertising #legaladvertising #womeninlaw #appellatelawyers #appeals #criminalappeal #civilappeal

Thank you to Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Northern San Diego for inviting me to speak about changes in the law that affect business owners in 2021. Great information from Citadel Penn with Edward Jones and Vince Flores with Care1Givers. #garciahonglaw #filipinoamericanbusinesses #smallbusinesssandiego #chamberofcommerce #faccnsd #smallbusinesssupport

New Year? New career path? So, you’re thinking of leaving your law firm? Moving from one firm to another, one group to another, or hanging up your own shingle brings up many ethical and fiduciary considerations. The primary focus should be the client’s interests and the client’s freedom to choose their attorney. The California State Bar recently released a formal opinion on a lawyer’s ethical duties to when departing from their law firm. The State Bar’s opinion can be found h...ere: https://www.calbar.ca.gov//Opinio/CAL-2020-201-13-0003.pdf Garcia Hong Law are lawyers who help lawyers navigate complex legal ethics issues. Christina and Valerie have defended lawyers for more than a combined 25 years in malpractice, ethics, and fiduciary issues. For more information, visit www.garciahonglaw.com. The information on this post is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. The information here is meant to provide general information to the public. #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #garciahonglaw #smallbusinesssandiego #sandiegolawyers #businesslitigation #businesslawyers #attorneyadvertising #legaladvertising #legalethics

As we enter 2021, Garcia Hong Law gives thanks to lawyers in the San Diego legal community who have committed their time to service, especially during these uncertain times. The San Diego County Bar recognized many of these leaders during the Service Awards ceremony. To view the ceremony, visit sdcba.org/ceremony. Our Principal, Valerie, was recognized as an honoree for the Service to Legal Community award in September. She has been actively involved with different bar organizations to empower women, law students, and lawyers of color. #untangletheproblem #findsolutions #garciahonglaw #givingthanks #smallbusinesssandiego #sandiegolawyers #businesslitigation #businesslawyers #attorneyadvertising #legaladvertising #womeninlaw