San Diego Federal Bar Association

Don't miss FBA's very first Courtroom Conversation on immigration law! Learn about immigration judge's path to bench, practice pointers, and pro bono opportunities with Assistant Chief Immigration Judges Anne K. Perry and Rhana I. and Casa Cornelia Law Center's Legal Director Jesse Imbriano. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gQFSFUxH October 3 at 12-1pm Jury Assembly Room at 333 West Broadway

It's not too late to register for the State of the District and Bartick Award Luncheon! Hope to see you at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter on September 19 at 11:30 a.m. register now at fbasd.org

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Bartick Award applications are due no later than Wednesday, July 31. Submit your nominations now! https://lnkd.in/g3v2W8Jr

“It is not hyperbole to say that these are the most important cases to come to the Supreme Court about the internet and social media, and they will determine their nature for years to come.” - Erwin Chemerinsky FBA is SO pleased to welcome THE ERWIN CHEMERINSKY to deliver an analysis of the 2023-24 SCOTUS term. The Dean of University of California, Berkeley - School of Law,Erwin Chemerinsky, will break down the Court’s decisions in these cases, as well as other major rulings in San Diego FBA's annual Supreme Court Case Review We hope to see you there on Zoom! July 22, 2024 from 12-1pm Free for FBA members; $10 for non-members 1 hour of General MCLE credit available RSVP at https://lnkd.in/g2d4s7E7

Our popular Courtroom Conversation series continues with U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu! Don't miss out! As always, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with Judge Chu and colleagues during the first 20 minutes of the program. During the remaining 40 minutes, Judge Chu will discuss his legal career, appointment to the bench, and practice pointers for civil and criminal practitioners. It's Free! You'll get .05 MCLE! Jul 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT Courtroom 13B, 333 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gHYrRZNt See you there :)

Happy Juneteenth! Don't forget tomorrow's Trade Secret Panel! There's still time to sign up at https://lnkd.in/dBzMn7wP

Don't miss the most talked about Trade Secret Program of the year! What: Our 1 hour-long panel will touch on the various contexts in which trade secret issues may arise, how to identify them, and best practices for litigating trade secret claims in federal court. The program will be followed by a networking happy hour with light appetizers, beverages, and a chance to meet the panelists. Who: Our knowledgeable and experienced panelists are: the Hon. Cathy Ann Bencivengo; Randall E. Kay, Partner at Jones Day; Byron Yafuso, Senior Patent Counsel at Qualcomm; and retired district judge, private mediator Larry A. Burns. When: June 20 starting at 4:30 PM (registration starts at 4:15 PM). Where: Jones Day at 4655 Executive Dr. Suite 1500, San Diego, CA 92121 How: RSVP now at fbasd.org

Check out this month's Judicial Profile: the Honorable Devon Lee Lomayesva. Judge Lomayesva is an enrolled member of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and Chief Judge for the Intertribal Court of Southern California. Committed to service and passionate about her community, Judge Lomayesva is proud to be a part of a forum that gives tribal members a voice, symbolizes the definitive exercise of tribal sovereignty, and allows tribal members to resolve disputes. Written by the talented Lillian Glenister!

Our popular Courtroom Conversation series is back with incoming Presiding U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. As always, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect with Judge Crawford and colleagues during the first 20 minutes of the program. During the remaining 40 minutes, Judge Crawford will discuss her path to the federal bench and practice pointers for civil and criminal practitioners. May 28, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Courtroom 2B, 221 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101, USA RSVP now at: https://lnkd.in/ghscDx6V To read all about Judge Crawford's new position as the Presiding Magistrate Judge, check out this Month's FBA Update, written by the one and only David Fawcett at the USAO: https://lnkd.in/gayw46Zz