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Welcome to the San Diego Chapter


January Update
This update features President Kim Gregg's welcome message, and upcoming events like the competency MCLE and new member mentorship mixer.
Upcoming Events
Chapter News

A Special Mentorship Mixer
Flashback to our first in-person event of the 2025 year—a special mixer specifically for newer attorneys and law students.

Competence MCLE: Reaching Out When Times Get Tough
Certified Addiction Specialist, Greg Dorst, J.D. shared the harmful effects of substance use and abuse in the legal profession.


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

President’s Year-End Message
San Diego FBA 2024 President Blake Currey reflects on a milestone year for the Chapter.


20/20 Vision: Celebrating Two Decades of the Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar
From insightful panels to heartfelt tributes, revisit the highlights of the Keep Seminar on October 16, 2024.

Judicial Profile: David Leshner
U.S. Magistrate Judge David Leshner answers questions about his career, path to the bench, and community involvement in this profile.


Courtroom Conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Valerie E. Torres
Judge Torres shared the best advice she received as an attorney, and tips for appearing in front of her in this courtroom conversation.

Chapter Members Andrew Haden and Mary Cile Glover-Rogers Win FBA National Awards
Andrew Haden received the Mazza Outstanding Federal Lawyer Award and Mary Cile Glover-Rogers received the Younger Federal Lawyer Award.


To Demonstrate or Illustrate? The Question Under the New Federal Rules
Judge Battaglia examines Rule 107 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and the distinction between demonstrative evidence and illustrative aids.


Courtroom Conversation Highlights Unique Aspects of Immigration Court and Need for Pro Bono Counsel
Assistant Chief Immigration Judges Anne Kristina Perry and Rhana Ishimoto shared insights to 50 attendees at a recent Courtroom Conversation
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