Learn about Sylvia Aceves's path to the law and her work in the Office of County Counsel in San Diego.

Over 100 people tuned in on October 30, 2025 to hear Dean Chemerinsky recount the momentous 2024–2025 Supreme Court term over Zoom.

From pretzels and charcuterie to great company, our Oktoberfest mixer was an evening of connection and celebration!

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

Watch San Diego FBA’s full panel on how to become a U.S. Magistrate Judge. U.S. District and Magistrate judges and Chair of the Merit Selection Panel shared insights on the application, the interview process, and more.

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.

Read about the insights shared by the local bench during the Annual Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar

Read how U.S. District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks delighted attendees with candid personal and professional insights in a Courtroom Conversation masterfully moderated by Erika Oliver and Valerie Phan.

Highlights from our presentation on the 2025 Sentencing Guidelines Amendments, featuring U.S. District Judge Ruth B. Montenegro, AUSA Amy Brammell, and FD Jessie Agatstein.

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

The San Diego FBA’s Board of Directors has several positions opening up, and we encourage interested candidates to apply. The San Diego...

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.

Read about our amazing Chapter Award winners: Arwa Zakir Kakavand, Jennifer M. Martin, Randy Kay, and the Honorable Dana M. Sabraw.

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.

On May 1, 2025, the San Diego FBA partnered with the SDCBA to host an Oath Renewal Ceremony in honor of Law Day. The event garnered over 250 attendees. Before administering the oath renewal, Chief Judge Cynthia Bashant gave a keynote address, emphasizing the role attorneys play in upholding the rule of law and furthering public understanding of the judiciary.

San Diego’s leading immigration attorneys dissected pressing immigration issues in today's quickly shifting legal landscape.

Judge Schopler shares his path to the bench and the wisdom and insights gained along the way in a Courtroom Conversation masterfully moderated by AUSA Sabrina Feve.

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.

Highlights from our webinar on sentencing, featuring U.S. District Judge James E. Simmons, Jr., AUSA Matthew Sutton, and FD Rachel Eaton

Key takeaways and photos from our mediation panel and networking event in North County, featuring Hon. William V. Gallo (Ret.), Hon. Nita L. Stormes (Ret.), and U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu.