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 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.

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.

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.

Read about and see photos from the fun, insightful lunch with Magistrate Judge Berg

Reflections on key takeaways and resources from our informational program on federal workers' rights featuring experts in the field.

A comprehensive review of our technology MCLE featuring the Hon. Allison H. Goddard, James Cooper, and Kashyap Kompella.

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

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

Certified Addiction Specialist, Greg Dorst, J.D. shared the harmful effects of substance use and abuse in the legal profession.

From insightful panels to heartfelt tributes, revisit the highlights of the Keep Seminar on October 16, 2024.

Judge Torres shared the best advice she received as an attorney, and tips for appearing in front of her in this courtroom conversation.