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Dean Chemerinsky Delivers Insightful Review of 2024–2025 Supreme Court Term
About 150 people tuned in on October 30, 2025 to hear Dean Chemerinsky recount the momentous 2024–2025 Supreme Court term over Zoom.


Oktoberfest Mixer Fosters Fun & Connection Among the Federal Bar
From pretzels and charcuterie to great company, our Oktoberfest mixer was an evening of connection and celebration!


The State of the District and Hon. Bartick Award Luncheon Informs & Inspires
Read about the updates shared during the State of the District and the Hon. Bartick Award recipients, Elizabeth M. Barros and Jeremy Warren.
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Member Spotlight: Sylvia Aceves
Learn about Sylvia Aceves's path to the law and her work in the Office of County Counsel in San Diego.


Dean Chemerinsky Delivers Insightful Review of 2024–2025 Supreme Court Term
About 150 people tuned in on October 30, 2025 to hear Dean Chemerinsky recount the momentous 2024–2025 Supreme Court term over Zoom.


The State of the District and Hon. Bartick Award Luncheon Informs & Inspires
Read about the updates shared during the State of the District and the Hon. Bartick Award recipients, Elizabeth M. Barros and Jeremy Warren.


Celebrating Excellence: Three Outstanding Recipients of the Younger Federal Lawyer Award
Read about our three San Diego FBA Board Members who have earned the prestigious Younger Federal Lawyer Award: Jessie Agatstein, Evangeline Dech, and Rachel Eaton.


Member Spotlight: Kristin Mihelic
Learn how Kristin Mihelic and attorneys like her at the Office of the U.S. Trustee ensure confidence in the bankruptcy system.


Member Spotlight: Grace S. Jun
Grace S. Jun’s journey from a rural Korean American farm girl to one of San Diego’s most respected civil rights attorneys is a testament to the transformative power of advocacy.


Member Spotlight: Deborah Dixon
Meet firm founder and community leader Deborah Dixon, who shares her path to law, tips for young litigators, and insights into mass torts and class actions.


A Timeless Reflection on Law Day
This 1992 article, authored by then-President of the SDCBA and now-U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia, reflects on the meaning of Law Day and the importance of law in our democratic society.


A Special Mentorship Mixer
Flashback to our first in-person event of the 2025 year—a special mixer specifically for newer attorneys and law students.


The Passing of the Gavel
The Southern District celebrated the transition of Chief Judge from the Honorable Dana M. Sabraw to the Honorable Cynthia Bashant.
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