President’s Message -

Read past messages from the SDCBA President in our weekly newsletter, This Week at the Bar.

April 2022

April 25: Have you ever wondered why entrance to our profession takes the path it does? The historical context for the current licensing system is largely traceable back 101 years to the 1921 Report of the Special Committee to the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association chaired by Elihu Root. That was a time when there was only a single transcontinental telephone line, most Americans were still getting their first phone, Route 66 was just being planned, and the primary form of mass transportation was via train or ocean liner. As such, legal problems and customs were naturally more colloquial, and the rules, consequently, presumed that a lawyer would practice law only in and about one state. Accordingly, there was likely little discussion about uniformity in standards or reciprocity in admissions.
April 18: Whether working on a case with a client or as part of volunteer service, I spend a lot of time in meetings. I love when meetings go smoothly. There is consensus regarding what priorities should be and the solutions we should employ to achieve our objectives. No feelings are hurt; the organization moves in the direction that everybody wants. The discussion goes quickly. And I get home sooner to see my wife and kids.
April 11: Tomorrow, our directors will meet to select two people to be appointed to fill vacancies on our board. It really is a wonderful opportunity. Each fall, our membership does a fantastic job of selecting outstanding lawyers to join our ranks. I have had the privilege of being able to work alongside existing friends and to meet several new people. Each has been extraordinary. But there is one challenge in that task. When a third of the board is being replaced and there is a fairly large field of candidates to choose from, there is sometimes difficulty in figuring out what the overall composition of the board will be.
April 4: At the San Diego County Bar Association’s judicial reception last week, I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with a lot of my favorite colleagues in our legal community, as well as to meet some new faces. Some who particularly impressed me were several first-year law students. They not only attended the event, but also significantly engaged with other guests. When I was a law student, that gregarious approach with members of the bar was not in my nature. Maybe, back then, I felt it was too hard to find common ground, or maybe I just did not then realize the importance of it. But the concept of this being a profession that is most effectively practiced by those with strong, established relationships is one that has been reinforced seemingly every day of my career.

March 2022

March 28: When I first began volunteering as a temporary judge, my mother-in-law asked me how often I got to use the “little hammer.” I correctly concluded that she was referring to a gavel, and probably had in her mind something that was a different size than what I held in a picture that recently appeared on the cover of San Diego Lawyer. When I responded, my mother-in-law was visibly aghast to learn that not only did I not use one at all, but that I also could not recall seeing one in the courtrooms I had appeared in across the state. That conversation perhaps reflects one of the challenges faced by members of our bench: a misperception about what a judge’s role is and should be.
March 21: Yesterday marked the anniversary of my sister entering the world — happy birthday again, Michelle — and the first day of spring. Both events are significant to me.
March 14: In a few days, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday can trigger several potential topics that are relevant to our profession. Those could conceivably include different historical views about whether a governmental entity’s celebration of such a holiday involves an inappropriate co-mingling of church and state. Or we could consider the impact that an activity often associated with the day — alcohol consumption — has had on our profession, something that ironically yields some sobering thoughts. But, for me, it also serves as a reminder to celebrate the American immigration story.
March 7: This past week, Lent began. When I was a child, somebody shared with me their perception that it was basically a second opportunity at a New Year’s resolution, except that it covered only 40 days, rather than 365. As my friend noted, giving up things that are generally not good for you may be more an act of self-care than a manifestation of religious devotion.

February 2022

February 28: In The Lost Lawyer, a book first published in 1993, Anthony Kronman described an idealized figure, the lawyer statesman. Such an individual is “possessed of great practical wisdom and exceptional persuasive powers, devoted to the public good but keenly aware of the limitations of human beings and their political arrangements.” That is, the lawyer-statesman is distinguished from other lawyers by “extraordinary devotion” to the public good, and “wisdom in deliberating about it.” Although Kronman bemoaned that such an ideal had become increasingly rare, there were and are people who exemplify it.
February 22: In Hamilton, King George asks in song, “What Comes Next?” It is a question that leaders interested in the continuity and longevity of their organizations address. In our profession, the answer to that question will be shaped, at least in part, by who is entering it.
February 14: Happy Valentine’s Day. Today is a holiday when people traditionally express their love through greetings, gifts, and, importantly, sharing their time together. When periodically thinking about that concept in terms of our legal community, several different things have come to mind. But one consistently pops up: Tom Homann dinners.
February 7: As we approach Super Bowl weekend, I am slowly coming to grips with the fact that this is another year when the Bills will not be the league champs. Growing up in Buffalo, I was around a lot of sports fans who had something akin to Charlie Brown’s “I got a rock” approach to their teams. Like San Diego, Buffalo has never won a championship in Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, or the National Basketball Association. Perhaps fittingly, Buffalo’s NBA team left the city in 1978 to come to San Diego, before ultimately departing for Los Angeles. In fact, no city has gone more seasons without a championship than Buffalo. But that made me admire all the more the athletes that competed in my city. They had resilience.

January 2022

January 31: I have been around a lot of discussions about leadership lately. In consecutive weekends, our board had its annual retreat and then I attended the California Lawyers Association leadership conference. And, as referenced below, the San Diego County Bar Association launched its leadership academy, a project that has been years in the making. During one of my many conversations, somebody solicited some leadership secrets, a phrase that triggered my memory of a fun read from many years ago.
January 18: Sometimes a small dose of civility has a tremendous long-term effect. When I first started practicing, I had a pretty nice string of law-and-motion victories. In part, that was because I had been tossed a few softballs; the supervising lawyers at my firm realized that morale in their newer lawyers was important.
January 10: It was 1980-something, and I was fascinated by stories about the Marine Corps. That was probably related to my father’s service. One film that stood out to me was Heartbreak Ridge. That was in no small part due to Clint Eastwood’s character, Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway. For those who are not familiar with the film but know the actor’s work, imagine what kind of personality you would expect from the character. Have it in mind? Yep, that’s exactly it.
January 3: Some people describe the changing of leadership as the passing of a baton. That is especially true in an organization like this, where presidential terms are limited to a single year.

December 2021

December 20: This marks my last President’s Message for This Week at the Bar. I went back and forth over the last few weeks thinking about what to say and realized there could only be one thing: Thank you.
December 13: Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Stepping Up to the Bar. It was wonderful to see everyone in person and celebrate the holidays together. As we close out 2021, I wanted to share with you all just a few of the incredible accomplishments of the volunteer leaders and staff this past year:
December 6: “Hello December! You’re the last one, so be the best one!” Not only is it the last month of the year, but it is also the last month of my term as President of the SDCBA. What a ride it has been, and I’m so grateful to have taken the journey with you all.

November 2021

November 29: Thanksgiving has come and gone, but before we leave November, there are two more days of the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge and I’m determined to end strong. Today’s challenge is to call or text someone and share a reason I’m grateful for them (the tough part will be narrowing down whom to send that message to), and tomorrow’s challenge (spoiler alert) is to start a gratitude journal. I’ve been meaning to do that, so this was just the prompt that I needed. If you keep one, I’d love to hear if you fill it out in the morning or in the evening, and why.
November 22: This week many of us are, or will be, focused on the meal-planning for Thursday’s food fest. The tryptophan and carb comas are coming, and creative left-over makeovers will make up the rest of the weekend. So, I was a little surprised to read that today’s action item in the 30-Day Gratitude Challenge, the Monday before Thanksgiving, is to cook a meal for someone who is stressed or tired. More cooking??
November 15: Today’s Gratitude Challenge is to write about a memory I cherish. One of the best byproducts of this action item from the 30-Day Challenge was that I sat still for about half an hour combing through wonderful memories, trying to pick just one. Maybe it’s because I am teaching this semester at Thomas Jefferson School of Law and I’ve had the joy of being around law students again, or maybe it’s because bar results were released this past weekend, but I settled on the day I received my bar results. I vividly remember sitting in front of my laptop hitting refresh over and over again as the deadline approached. I felt sick with fear. And when, suddenly, my result popped up – “The above-named person appears on the pass list,” (or something to that effect) – my whole body went numb. It was like one of those scenes in a movie where everything goes silent. There’s no breath. There’s no heartbeat. Then slowly, the sound came back, muted at first, then becoming clearer and louder until it was crashing all around me with an almost physical impact. I was going to be a lawyer!
November 8: Today’s action from the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge that I’m doing is to write down something you are thankful for that has nothing to do with worldly possessions. This is an easy one for me as we come off a busy week of bar association dinners; I am grateful for this San Diego legal community. I teared up during the Tom Homan LGBT Law Association’s Gala Dinner while Judge Rubin and Justice Jenkins chatted by the firelight, and I wasn’t alone. I learned so much during the Native American Lawyers Virtual Gala from artist and activist Gerald Clarke Jr. (Cahuilla Band of Indians). I was inspired by the strength of the South Asian Bar Association’s leadership, which was matched by the fearless keynote by Judge Bernadette D’Souza. I cheered to see how many students the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation awarded scholarships to, and how many elected officials honored the work of both the Foundation and Association. At each of these events, I was reminded of how important the work we do is and how fortunate we are to do it together.
November 1: And just like that, it’s November. This month I plan to start each week with something that sparks gratitude within me. In the past, I have engaged in various gratitude challenges and, while they can sometimes feel like work, they have always been worth the effort for me. I found this 30 Day Gratitude Challenge this year, and I’m starting today by sending a positive note to someone – handwritten and snail-mailed, no less! If you join the challenge, I hope you’ll let me know how it’s going throughout the month!

October 2021

October 25: As my husband, Phil, and I spend this week boxing up our downtown office, I reflect on how much the practice of law has evolved over the past almost year and a half. Before March of last year, Zoom was an application used by few, virtual offices were looked at as a step down from large offices with picture windows and dark furniture, and working from home wasn’t fathomable. Until there was no alternative.
October 18: Will you help us get the word out to our heroes? The San Diego County Bar Association is matching qualified volunteers from our legal community with firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and COVID-19 healthcare professionals to provide free, virtual meetings to prepare wills, durable powers of attorney for property management, and advanced healthcare directives in our annual Wills for Heroes program.
October 12: Last year, the SDCBA changed our observed holiday calendar to reflect yesterday’s day off as Indigenous Peoples’ Day (previously recognized as Columbus Day). Last Friday, President Biden issued a proclamation to observe October 11 as a way to honor Native Americans, their resilience, and their contributions to American society throughout history, even as they faced assimilation, discrimination, and genocide spanning generations.
October 4: Growing up, I loved Greek mythology. I still do. One of my favorite tales is the story of Persephone, daughter of Demeter. Demeter is the goddess of fertility and bountiful harvests. As the story goes, Persephone was playing in the meadows while her mother harvested her bounty when the earth split open next to her and Hades, god of the underworld, burst forth. He brought Persephone down to his domain, where she became queen of the underworld. Demeter searched everywhere for her daughter until she found her and demanded her return. But, while Persephone was in the underworld, she ate six pomegranate seeds. It was decreed that Persephone could return to her mother for six months each year and would return to her husband for the rest, thereby creating our seasonal wheel of the year. While Persephone is with her mother, flowers and trees bloom and thrive (spring and summer). While she is with her husband, and her mother misses her, the plants display Demeter’s displeasure (fall and winter).

September 2021

September 27: The SDCBA has twenty-six practice area-related Sections, from Alternative Dispute Resolution to Workers Compensation Law. Each of these Sections is free to join with your membership and you can join as many as you would like. I joined all the Sections several years ago and I’ve enjoyed the feeling of connection with our community and seeing what topics pop up in the various practice areas. Section members can vote in the upcoming Section Elections which will run September 30 through October 21. Make sure to join and cast your vote! (See “Of Note” below for more details.) My sincere thanks to the 2021 Section leadership who have continued to be creative in providing ways to connect and educate our members. They have been tireless in their efforts and dedication.
September 20: In healthy times, our police, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, licensed healthcare workers, and corrections/probations officers assume risks to protect our San Diego community in ways that often go unrecognized. With the pandemic, and by the very nature of their work, these s/heroes have faced increased risks of coronavirus exposure and infection and dangerous emotionally volatile situations.
September 13: Did you know that the San Diego County Bar Foundation is the SDCBA’s “sister” organization, a stand-alone 501(c)(3) with its own separate Board of Directors? The Foundation strives to provide access to justice by investing in sustainable results and advocacy for people and communities in our region that are impacted by poverty, abuse, and discrimination. It strengthens the profession by providing lawyers the opportunity to contribute to the quality and benefit of San Diego County.
September 7: September is here in full force, and we need to talk all things Mock Trial, Leadership Academy, and SDCBA Elections! Even though they both take place in 2022, deadlines are fast approaching for both programs that you don’t want to miss.

August 2021

August 30: In case you were still blissfully enjoying your “endless” summer, here is your friendly Public Service Announcement that you’ve only got about three weeks left to soak in that summer sun. This week marks the start of September! The Pumpkin Spice Latte is already back at Starbucks. Halloween is in 62 days. Diwali is in 66 days. Thanksgiving is in 87 days. Hanukkah is in 90 days. Christmas is in 117 days. Kwanzaa is in 118 days. I count down to this time of year because Autumn is my favorite season, and Halloween is my favorite holiday.
August 23: As I dropped my son off for his first day of school today, he masked up without complaint, but said quietly to me, “I’m a little nervous inside my belly to see my friends. What if they don’t remember me?” I understood that completely. I was surprised at how nervous I was last week to reconnect with friends in person.
August 16: After 17 months of being shut down due to the pandemic, we are hosting our first in-person (though outside!) event; the SDCBA and NLD Summer Social! It will feature a DJ, giveaways, and ice cream, along with the opportunity to network in person with about 200 (and counting) of your colleagues. Feedback from our members on the event runs the gamut. Some members are excited to reunite in person. Some are excited, but also nervous with the rising reported COVID-19 cases. Others are not ready to join in the in-person festivities. I feel all these things.
August 2: And just like that, it’s August! Today is the last day to submit your self nominations for both Committee appointments, as well as nominations for running for the Board. (They’re due by 5:00 p.m. – and yes, even if you’re seeing this in the afternoon, you can still get those in by the deadline.)

July 2021

July 26: This week is the State Bar of California Bar Exam (July 27-28). Do you remember when you took it? Everyone has their stories, some of which have elevated to urban legend status!
July 19: There are currently 12 openings in the San Diego Superior Court. If you are an attorney with at least ten years in practice and have been considering taking the next step in your career, this is a great time to submit a Judicial Appointment application.
July 12: “Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader… they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role- always about the goal.” – Lisa Haisha

June 2021

June 28: And just like that, we’re closing out Q2 of 2021 this week. We’re halfway through the year!
June 21: I think we, as lawyers, may sometimes forget in the rush of our job and our daily grind that one of the biggest gifts we provide our clients is hope.
June 14: This week marks some significant change. Again!
June 7: Let’s do the work together. For our community. For our clients.
June 1: I can’t believe we have an in-person event on the calendar after more than a year!

May 2021

May 24: Guest Column: Building Lawyers as Leaders — Why You Should Consider Running for the SDCBA Board, Now or Later
May 17: This Friday is our Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service and I am so excited!
May 10: Happy Mother’s Day!
May 3: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It provides a reminder that mental health is essential and those living with mental health conditions are not defined by their mental health.

April 2021

April 26: Words matter. This week I want to use my words to show my support to the students at University of San Diego School of Law who have felt singled-out and diminished based on another’s words.
April 19: As we start making our way out of the pandemic, many are wondering what we will take with us. In particular, the legal community wants to know whether any of the remote proceedings or procedures created during the pandemic will take root and become a permanent part of the practice of law.
April 12: Now, I’m no POTUS (…yet…I’m keeping future options open!), but I do want to take the time to mark just some of the accomplishments of the San Diego County Bar Association in the first 100 days of 2021 because of the efforts of our incredible members, volunteers, servant leaders, board members, and staff.
April 5: This year’s law week theme is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now” and we’re asking you to reach out to all the K-12 grade students you know to encourage them to submit a poster or video to our law week contest.

March 2021

March 29: The San Diego County Bar Foundation has announced its 2021 Distinguished Lawyer Memorial honorees, which include: Jerry Blank, John Cleary, Judge William Enright, Anthony Medina, Brian Monaghan, and Peter Quon, Jr.
March 22: Please join me in congratulating the 2021 Service Award recipients.
March 15: It’s time to start feeling the sun on our faces, even as we soak in these uncharacteristic recent rainstorms.
March 8: Happy International Women’s Day!
March 1: As we start a new month, I want to focus on the wins.

February 2021

February 22: The San Diego legal community lost a prominent member with the passing of the Honorable Edward (“Ned”) Huntington on February 12, 2021.
February 16: This week, I recognize two inspirational Black women legal leaders in San Diego who will be inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame in March.
February 8: Keeping our members at the forefront of technology has been a priority of the SDCBA for several years now and we made it official as a strategic plan priority in 2020.
February 1: These days, I’m all for anything that will bring good luck my way. And I think it’s working because this February brings with it so many terrific opportunities, despite being a short month.

January 2021

January 25: While the California Stay-At-Home order has been lifted by Governor Newsom today, we expect San Diego to remain in the “Purple Tier.”
January 19: Welcome back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day is the only federal holiday where we are encouraged to see it as “a day on, not a day off” and spent in service to improve our communities.
January 11: Last week we witnessed not only the storming of the U.S. Capitol but a stark reminder that our justice system is imperfect.
January 4: 2021 is here in all its glory, bringing with it at least a symbolic fresh start for all of us. A fresh start doesn’t have to mean a complete reboot, though.

December 2020

December 14: Applications for the 2021 Diversity Fellowship Program opened December 1 and close on February 10, 2021 at 9 a.m.
December 7: As we head into the final weeks of the year, we’re still working hard to bring you content vital to your practice and with some holiday cheer.

November 2020

November 30: As we look toward the end of this unprecedented year, we would like to recognize the hard work and leadership of our Sections, Committees, and Divisions that host educational and other programming that align with our Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
November 23: Are you interested in stepping up your leadership within the SDCBA in 2021? As you hopefully saw advertised last week, we have a vacancy for a two-year Director-at-Large position.
November 16: The SDCBA is grateful to all of our volunteer leaders for your service to our Association and our community. We could not do this without you!
November 9: As the election has come to a close, one thing is clear – lawyers are leading the way. The White House will welcome two attorneys: President-elect Joe Biden, who early in his career worked as a public defender, and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and Attorney General of California.
November 2: A reminder to vote & renew your membership!

October 2020

October 26: Leadership and volunteer opportunities abound at the SDCBA. Our Board election is under way — check out the candidates here and cast your ballot by November 13.
October 19: We were honored on October 7 to be joined by an all-star roster of speakers for our annual Dialogue on Diversity program—Right to Vote! History of Voting Rights, Legal Challenges, and Current Concerns.
October 13: Election season is in full swing! Our Board of Directors election opens tomorrow, October 14, and will run through November 13.
October 5: We look forward to hosting Wednesday’s free virtual event, Dialogue on Diversity: Right to Vote! History of Voting Rights, Legal Challenges, and Current Concerns.

September 2020

September 28: We hope you’re as excited as we are about the Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service this Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m.
September 22: The San Diego County Bar Association is deeply saddened by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her passing is an immense loss for our nation and our judicial system.
September 14: This year, the legal community has adapted to many challenges, including unprecedented court closures. We continue to provide the latest COVID-19 updates on our Courts Update page. Here’s the latest from the San Diego Superior Court…
September 8: It’s election season … including at the SDCBA!

August 2020

August 31: Since pivoting to remote work and services in mid-March, we have continued to offer a multitude of educational programs, networking events, helpful resources, and informative publications. This seems to have struck a chord, as we have welcomed more than 3,200 members to events since January 2020—that is 1,000 more members than attended events in all of 2019!
August 24: To live up to our constitutional ideal of “We the People,” we must treat hard-fought voting rights as sacred and ensure the franchise can be accessed and exercised by every citizen.
August 17: Last week, the digital edition of San Diego Lawyer Magazine went live. The July/August issue is themed the “Places We’ve Been,” highlighting the travels of lawyers in our community.
August 10: As we continue to meet this moment and advocate for racial equity in our society, the SDCBA invites you to take the “21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge©.”
August 3: Today is the last call for self-nominations for the SDCBA Board of Directors election!

July 2020

July 27: This week, we will host two outstanding civility and ethics programs. And don’t forget, the deadline to submit self-nominations for the 2021 SDCBA Board of Directors election is next Monday, August 3 at 5:00 p.m.
July 20: Today, we kicked off our first ever MEMBO! Member Benefit Expo & Appreciation Fest, free for SDCBA members. This virtual expo hall is all about celebrating you.
July 13: Service is a value deeply held by many in the legal community, and it is particularly vital in times of crisis when our community must come together for the broader good.
July 6: This year, there will be four “At-Large” Board positions on the ballot and one regional position (North County Division). Joining the Board is a terrific opportunity to lead and serve the community. If you are interested in running for a 2021 Board of Directors seat…

June 2020

June 29: Even amidst the rapid changes and significant challenges facing our community and country, we believe it is important to celebrate the profession and our members.
June 22: Two special programs are happening this week with a focus on our newer lawyers. I encourage you to come out and support them.
June 15: Among the many wonderful opportunities the SDCBA offers its members, the chance to network and connect with judicial officers and our fellow practitioners is perhaps one of the most rewarding.
June 8: At the San Diego County Bar Association, we view leadership as a key to spurring positive growth and change in our society.
June 1: This has been no ordinary week. As we all absorb and seek ways to meaningfully respond to the tragic events in Minnesota, and occurring across the nation and here in San Diego County, I am compelled to express my personal shock and sadness. Racism and xenophobia continue to perpetuate the vastly unjust treatment and disrespect of people of color in our country. This directly goes against the SDCBA’s core values of Community and Inclusion, which are close to my heart. As a society, we not only can do better. We must be better.

May 2020

May 26: Today we kicked off another week of informative programming with a free webinar, Making LinkedIn Work for You.
May 18: With the San Diego Superior Court scheduled to reopen next Tuesday, May 26, we have once again teamed up with 47 co-sponsor organizations to present the State of the Superior Court Address – Part 2.
May 11: As the world evolves to meet the moment, the SDCBA wants to help you evolve your marketing strategies to meet new standards, realities, and best practices.
May 4: Every year, the SDCBA staff and Board of Directors strive to meet the new goals and sustained vision of the Association.

April 2020

April 27: At the SDCBA, we are keenly focused on supporting our members during this crisis, while also bringing together and supporting the broader legal community.
April 20: Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Virtual Lunch/Town Hall last week. It was our pleasure to provide updates, share the results of our recent Member Survey, answer your questions, and hear your ideas for programs and future events.
April 13: We continue to prioritize our efforts to inform and connect our members.
April 6: Last week was particularly difficult for many in our community. At the same time, we’ve received an overwhelming response to Friday’s Special President’s Message letting you know what the SDCBA is doing to address our membership’s evolving concerns.

March 2020

March 30: The SDCBA’s top goal is serving the needs of our members. While our collective circumstances have changed as a result of COVID-19, our goal has not.
March 23: While the Bar Center is closed, the SDCBA staff is maintaining normal business hours, working remotely to bring you informative CLE events via webinar and continuing to support the important work of our Sections, Committees, and Board, via either Zoom meeting or conference call.
March 16: San Diego recently lost a revered jurist, mentor, and community leader, Judge William B. Enright.
March 9: The SDCBA has gone above and beyond the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended coronavirus guidelines and is taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our staff and members.
March 2: Last week, I had the privilege and honor of speaking to nearly 100 fifth grade students at La Costa Heights Elementary School.

February 2020

February 24: In February, we honor and celebrate Black History Month.
February 18: For more than 30 years, the SDCBA has recognized exceptional members of our community at our Annual Luncheon and Celebration of Community Service.
February 10: The SDCBA released our evaluations of candidates running in four contested judicial elections.
February 3: San Diego lost a legal legend last week when Justice William L. Todd Jr. passed from this life.

January 2020

January 27: Help us kick off the year by welcoming law students and legal organizations at our signature Law Student Welcome Reception and Legal Community Open House.
January 21: Throughout the SDCBA’s 120-year history, we have had countless great leaders at the forefront of our legal community.
January 13: At the SDCBA, community and inclusion are two of our core values.
January 6: Welcome to 2020!