Law & Mocean

03/18/2026

In light of recent news and in full support of women, farm workers, and labor, Law & [M]ocean, APC will no longer celebrate the life of César Chávez. We continue to celebrate the real heroes of labor, who were integral to the rights workers have today, including the women who have come forward.

The labor activist said she's now breaking her silence because the New York Times' reporting "indicated that I was not the only one – there were others."

01/20/2026

A reminder to keep fighting for what is right.

11/11/2025

10/13/2025

In celebration of indigenous people and acknowledgment of the injustices they've suffered.

10/13/2025

Honoring the resilience, histories and cultures of indigenous peoples in the face of the injustices they've endured.

06/03/2025

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a President can remove officials from independent agencies without cause. This will result in Gwen Wilcox from the NLRB and Cathy Harris from the MSPB to be removed for their political beliefs, undermining almost a century of legal precedent. ☠️

04/05/2025

Johnson Heeder LLP taking to the streets today in support of federal workers democracy, immigrants, LGBT, Trans rights, diversity, equity, inclusion, national parks, critical services for people living in this country, unions, bodily autonomy, the economy, the rule of law... and you know there is more.

04/03/2025

Attn: Federal Workers

If you are threatened with a reduction in force and given the ultimatum to voluntary resign with severance incentives or suffer the involuntary fate of losing your federal job, know your rights before you decide. A reduction in force has rules that must be followed. Talk to your union immediately. If you need further assistance, call an attorney who can help navigate you through this difficult decision, and the appeals process if necessary. Johnson Heeder stands with you.

03/26/2025

As a Past President, and a current board member respectively, Melissa and Nicole are proud to stand with the San Diego County Bar Association for its commitment to DEI for the betterment of our community.

Today, the SDCBA has reaffirmed its stance in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion. To read the full press release, click here: https://www.sdcba.org/?pg=PR-2025-March-26

In the face of increasing pressure on DEI programs, the San Diego County Bar Association remains steadfast in its commitment to its diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs both within the organization and the legal community at large. The SDCBA programs do not discriminate in any way on the basis of any protected class or characteristic.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have and will continue to be part of our mission, values, and strategic plan. We are a richer and more effective association because we ensure that voices from all walks of life are heard, considered, and equally valued. We believe a diverse profession strengthens the justice system and benefits everyone. The SDCBA will continue to ensure equal opportunities for all and promote access to justice.

03/24/2025

Nicole Heeder is an SDCBA member and serves on its Board of Directors. Last week, they held a judicial reception to bring together the Bar and the Bench, so important for lawyers and the judiciary. A heartfelt thanks to the sponsors: Signature Resolution, Judicate West, Hodson P.I. Private Investigations, California Bank & Trust, Wirtz Law APC - Trial Attorneys, JAMS, and CalPrivate Bank. We couldn't do it without you.

Photo Credit: J.T. MacMillan

03/19/2025

While segregation is still illegal, this is some serious scene setting and messaging from the federal government, coinciding with its removal of all "DEI language."

The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.