Category: President’s Message

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

“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 Read More

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.