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Federal Bench Shares Insights on Efficient Practice During Annual Keep Seminar

Read about the insights shared by the local bench during the Annual Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar

Pathway to the Bench: How to Become a U.S. Magistrate Judge

Watch San Diego FBA’s full panel on how to become a U.S. Magistrate Judge. U.S. District and Magistrate judges and Chair of the Merit Selection Panel shared insights on the application, the interview process, and more.

Judge Cheeks Delights with Candid, Practical Insights on Life and Career

Read how U.S. District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks delighted attendees with candid personal and professional insights in a Courtroom Conversation masterfully moderated by Erika Oliver and Valerie Phan.

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Chapter News

Celebrating Excellence: Three Outstanding Recipients of the Younger Federal Lawyer Award

Read about our three San Diego FBA Board Members who have earned the prestigious Younger Federal Lawyer Award: Jessie Agatstein, Evangeline Dech, and Rachel Eaton.

Member Spotlight: Kristin Mihelic

Learn how Kristin Mihelic and attorneys like her at the Office of the U.S. Trustee ensure confidence in the bankruptcy system.

Member Spotlight: Grace S. Jun

Grace S. Jun’s journey from a rural Korean American farm girl to one of San Diego’s most respected civil rights attorneys is a testament to the transformative power of advocacy.

Member Spotlight: Deborah Dixon

Meet firm founder and community leader Deborah Dixon, who shares her path to law, tips for young litigators, and insights into mass torts and class actions.

A Timeless Reflection on Law Day

This 1992 article, authored by then-President of the SDCBA and now-U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia, reflects on the meaning of Law Day and the importance of law in our democratic society.