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David Fawcett
May 74 min read
From the Bench: A Conversation with Presiding Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford
The Hon. Karen S. Crawford, presiding magistrate judge for the Southern District of California, discusses her career and new role.
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San Diego FBA
Jan 171 min read
President’s Welcome Message
As 2024 unfolds, we are hitting the ground running at the San Diego Federal Bar Association. Here is a glimpse of what is on the...
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FBA, San Diego Chapter
Dec 19, 20232 min read
December Update
Our last update of 2023 spotlights San Diego FBA member Mario Nguyen and includes an article by District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia.
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FBA, San Diego Chapter
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Valerie E. Torres Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On December 8, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Valerie E. Torres as a full-time U.S....
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San Diego FBA
Nov 27, 20232 min read
November Update
This month’s update spotlights San Diego FBA member Alreen Haeggquist and provides updates from the Southern District. Happy Holidays!
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San Diego FBA
Oct 24, 20233 min read
October Update
Our October update highlights our award winning Chapter and members, upcoming events, trivia, proposed changes to local rules, and more!
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San Diego FBA
Sep 13, 20233 min read
September Update
The September update highlights our upcoming San Diego FBA Board of Directors election, upcoming events, trivia, and more.
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San Diego FBA
Aug 23, 20233 min read
August Update
Our August Update features a spotlight of San Diego FBA Member Arwa Zakir Kakavand, upcoming events, Southern District trivia, and more!
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San Diego FBA
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Member Spotlight: Arwa Zakir Kakavand
Arwa Zakir Kakavand wants young attorneys to know that a legal career is not a straight line. Read more about Arwa's impressive journey.
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San Diego FBA
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Michelle M. Pettit Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On July 24, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Michelle M. Pettit as a full-time U.S....
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San Diego FBA
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Steve B. Chu Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California appointed Steve B. Chu as a full-time U.S. Magistrate...
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San Diego FBA
Jun 27, 20233 min read
June Update
This month's update features our 2023 Chapter Award Winners, Rupa Singh and Jessica Oliva, and our upcoming events and co-sponsorships.
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San Diego FBA
May 23, 20233 min read
May Update
This month's update features a judicial spotlight of Hon. Allison H. Goddard and info on our 2023 Annual Conference, taking place on 7 June.
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San Diego FBA
May 23, 202312 min read
Judicial Profile: Hon. Allison H. Goddard
San Diego FBA member and law clerk Hana Willard's personal, insightful, and heartwarming article on Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard.
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San Diego FBA
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Senate Confirms Judge James E. Simmons Jr. to the Southern District
The Southern District welcomes California Superior Court Judge James E. Simmons, Jr., as the newest U.S. district judge. On March 9,...
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San Diego FBA
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Senate Confirms Judge Andrew G. Schopler to the Southern District
On March 7, 2023, the U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew G. Schopler as a U.S. district judge.
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San Diego FBA
Jan 11, 20232 min read
2023 President’s Welcome Message
President Mary Cile Glover-Rogers welcomes our members and shares that we are looking forward to connecting outside the courthouse in 2023.
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San Diego FBA
Dec 21, 20222 min read
2022 President’s Year-End Statement
In a year-end statement, President Dylan M. Aste thanks the San Diego FBA's supporters and highlights its achievements in 2022.
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San Diego FBA
Nov 23, 20223 min read
November Government Relations Update
FBA National shares updates on Article I Immigration Courts legislation, judiciary appropriations, and judicial confirmations.
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San Diego FBA
Oct 26, 20223 min read
October Government Relations Update
FBA National shares updates on judicial security, immigration courts legislation, and judicial nominations.
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