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Valerie E. Torres Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On December 8, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Valerie E. Torres as a full-time U.S....

FBA, San Diego Chapter
Dec 15, 20231 min read


Member Spotlight: Mario Nguyen
Mario Nguyen: Law Clerk, Former Prosecutor, & First-Generation High School Graduate Sydney Leigh Martin* Introduction Mario Nguyen was...

FBA, San Diego Chapter
Dec 15, 20236 min read


Objections During Closing Argument
To Object or Not to Object to Closing Argument1 By Anthony J. Battaglia, U.S. District Judge Copyright 2023 You are at the end of the...

San Diego FBA
Dec 13, 20238 min read


November Update
This month’s update spotlights San Diego FBA member Alreen Haeggquist and provides updates from the Southern District. Happy Holidays!

San Diego FBA
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Member Spotlight: Alreen Haeggquist
Alreen Haeggquist: Fired Up & Fighting for Justice Sarah Almond Pike* Introduction Alreen Haeggquist simply cannot stay silent when she...

FBA, San Diego Chapter
Nov 20, 20235 min read


Celebrating Diversity in the Southern District of California
We are pleased to honor the legacy the diversity within the Southern District of California and to celebrate the Hon. Ruben Brooks.

FBA, San Diego Chapter
Nov 1, 20231 min read


October Update
Our October update highlights our award winning Chapter and members, upcoming events, trivia, proposed changes to local rules, and more!

San Diego FBA
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Member Spotlight: Five Award Winning Chapter Members
Five San Diego Chapter Members Recognized at FBA Annual Meeting & Convention We are pleased to announce that the national Federal Bar...

San Diego FBA
Oct 16, 20239 min read


POWER Act 2023: Opportunities for Pro Bono Service Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
On August 31, 2023, the San Diego FBA and the Lawyer Representatives for the Southern District of California partnered with the United...

FBA, San Diego Chapter
Oct 13, 20231 min read


September Update
The September update highlights our upcoming San Diego FBA Board of Directors election, upcoming events, trivia, and more.

San Diego FBA
Sep 13, 20233 min read


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

San Diego FBA
Sep 4, 20231 min read


August Update
Our August Update features a spotlight of San Diego FBA Member Arwa Zakir Kakavand, upcoming events, Southern District trivia, and more!

San Diego FBA
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Member Spotlight: Arwa Zakir Kakavand
Arwa Zakir Kakavand wants young attorneys to know that a legal career is not a straight line. Read more about Arwa's impressive journey.

San Diego FBA
Aug 22, 20235 min read


Michelle M. Pettit Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On July 24, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Michelle M. Pettit as a full-time U.S....

San Diego FBA
Aug 17, 20231 min read


July Update
This month's update introduces our newest Magistrate Judge, Steve B. Chu; provides links to our upcoming events; and more!

San Diego FBA
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Steve B. Chu Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Steve B. Chu as a full-time U.S. Magistrate...

San Diego FBA
Jul 18, 20231 min read


June Update
This month's update features our 2023 Chapter Award Winners, Rupa Singh and Jessica Oliva, and our upcoming events and co-sponsorships.

San Diego FBA
Jun 27, 20233 min read


2023 Outstanding Advocate Rupa Singh
By San Diego FBA Public Relations Committee Member Hannah Dubina The San Diego FBA selected Rupa G. Singh as the recipient of the...

San Diego FBA
Jun 22, 20233 min read


2023 Rising Attorney Jessica Oliva
By San Diego FBA Public Relations Committee Member Sydney Martin Our Chapter is proud to introduce the recipient of the 2023 Rising...

San Diego FBA
Jun 22, 20232 min read
Southern District's Notice Regarding Lawyer Representative Applications
Pursuant to the Southern District of California’s June 16, 2023 Notice the Court will be selecting two new regular Lawyer Representatives...

San Diego FBA
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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