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Blake Currey

3 days ago2 min read

President’s Year-End Message

San Diego FBA 2024 President Blake Currey reflects on a milestone year for the Chapter.

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FBA, San Diego Chapter

Nov 127 min read

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.

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Chapter Members Andrew Haden and Mary Cile Glover-Rogers Win FBA National Awards

Sarah Goldwasser

Oct 143 min read

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.

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To Demonstrate or Illustrate? The Question Under the New Federal Rules

Anthony J. Battaglia

Oct 136 min read

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.

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Erin Dimbleby

Sep 234 min read

Member Spotlight: Jennifer Martin

Meet Senior Deputy County Counsel Jennifer Martin, who prioritizes public service while balancing family and hobbies like beekeeping.

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Emily Pascale

Aug 254 min read

Member Spotlight: Hubert (Hugh) Kim

Hubert (Hugh) Kim, a partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo, reflects on his career in this Member Spotlight.

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Alexandra Wallin

Jul 244 min read

Member Spotlight: Tara McGrath

Discover Tara McGrath's journey to becoming he United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.

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Alexandra Wallin

Jul 244 min read

Member Spotlight: Kasha Castillo

Learn about Kasha Castillo's path to becoming the Executive Director of Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. in 2021.

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Michelle Ganotis

Jun 127 min read

Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Balfour

This spotlight features Elizabeth Balfour and her 24-year career at Sheppard Mullin, marked by service to her clients and her community.

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FBA, San Diego Chapter

Jun 128 min read

2024 Award Winners & Judicial Reception

Attendees at the inaugural event enjoyed good food and conversation with colleagues before celebrating the 2024 Chapter Award winners.

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From the Bench: A Conversation with Presiding Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

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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FBA, San Diego Chapter

Apr 186 min read

Judicial Profile: Devon Lee Lomayesva

The Honorable Devon Lee Lomayesva, Chief Judge for the Intertribal Court of Southern California, is featured in this FBA Judicial Profile.

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Law Student Leadership in Action: My Unforgettable Experience at the FBA's Capitol Hill Day & Leadership Summit

Elle Peterson

Apr 172 min read

Law Student Leadership in Action: My Unforgettable Experience at the FBA's Capitol Hill Day & Leadership Summit

Elle Peterson, the Law Student Division 9th Circuit Rep., discusses representing San Diego at Capitol Hill Day and the Leadership Summit.

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Sarah Goldwasser

Mar 204 min read

Member Spotlight: Eric Beste

A spotlight on FBA member Eric J. Beste, the partner-in-charge of Barnes & Thornburg’s San Diego office.

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Tina Wang

Feb 197 min read

Judicial Profile: James E. Simmons Jr.

Learn about District Judge James E. Simmons Jr.'s distinguished legal career and life of public service in this judicial profile.

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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 15, 20236 min read

Member Spotlight: Mario Nguyen

Mario Nguyen: Law Clerk, Former Prosecutor, & First-Generation High School Graduate Sydney Leigh Martin* Introduction Mario Nguyen was...

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San Diego FBA

Dec 13, 20238 min read

Objections During Closing Argument

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FBA, San Diego Chapter

Nov 20, 20235 min read

Member Spotlight: Alreen Haeggquist

Alreen Haeggquist: Fired Up & Fighting for Justice Sarah Almond Pike* Introduction Alreen Haeggquist simply cannot stay silent when she...

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Celebrating Diversity in the Southern District of California

FBA, San Diego Chapter

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Celebrating Diversity in the Southern District of California

We are pleased to honor the legacy the diversity within the Southern District of California and to celebrate the Hon. Ruben Brooks.

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