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.

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.

This update features President Kim Gregg's welcome message, and upcoming events like the competency MCLE and new member mentorship mixer.

Kim Gregg, 2025 San Diego FBA President, looks ahead to a year of educational programming and opportunities to learn from our federal bench.

This update features the President's year-end message, and announces incoming board members and upcoming events like the Competency MCLE.

San Diego FBA 2024 President Blake Currey reflects on a milestone year for the Chapter.

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

This update features a profile on Judge Leshner, and upcoming events like the Women in White Collar webinar and annual FBA holiday party.