Member of the Month - July 2010
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Paul R. Johnson is a partner at Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP
in Oakland. He specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis in
appellate practice. He attended Yale College and Boalt Hall. He serves
as a director of the ACBA and as a member of the State Bar Committee on
Appellate Courts. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
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When did you know you wanted to be a lawyer?
In high school--I loved debate and public policy issues.
If you hadn't become a lawyer, what would you be doing instead?
A rock & roller--awaiting the return of running bass lines and power chords.
What do you know now that you wish you had known when you were first admitted to practice?
The years go by fast; keeping contact with clients requires persistent effort.
What is the biggest challenge facing you as a lawyer today?
Taking
the time to deliberate and reach a considered judgment when our
technological world expects an instant analysis and response.
What's your favorite part of being a lawyer?
Taking a tough issue and defining what is decisive and why.
What is your dream vacation?
Orcas Island in Washington State or the Yosemite back country.
What are you reading right now?
We Still Hold These Truths by Matthew Spalding.
What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I still have my Teamsters card from trucking and warehousing work before law school.
What person, living or dead, real or fictional, would you like to have dinner with?
My wife, of course (almost got me with that one!).
Why do you choose to be a member of the ACBA? What is the greatest benefit you have enjoyed as a member?
To
be connected with our professional community; the opportunity to
support programs that improve access to justice in our community at
large.
We'll profile one of our fascinating members every month. If you would like to nominate someone for Member of the Month, please contact us!
Member of the Month Archive
June 2010: Christine Noma
May 2010: Larry E. Lulofs
April 2010: Sarah Lampi Little
March 2010: Joshua Caplan
February 2010: Anna Nguyen
November 2009: Judge Stuart Hing
September 2009: Mark Delgado
August 2009: Pamela Kong
July 2009: Charles Toombs
June 2009: Alexander van Broek
March 2009: Verleana Green
February 2009: Marlon Monroe
December 2008: Charles N. Bendes
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