This update features a double member spotlight on Tara McGrath and Kasha Castillo, and upcoming events like the POWER Act and Keep Seminar.

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

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

Over 50 legal professionals learned about the ins-and-outs of trade secret practice in this interactive discussion on June 20, 2024.

Judge Chu and his Chambers’ staff shared insight and guidance with members of the legal community who gathered in his courtroom in July.

This update features a member spotlight on Elizabeth Balfour, winners of the annual chapter awards, and upcoming events.

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

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

Sixty-six members of the legal community enjoyed the event on May 28, 2024 and gleaned important professional insights from Judge Crawford.

On April 30, 2024, 65 legal professionals convened for a practical discussion on self-authenticating evidence and ESI.

This update features an interview with Presiding Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford, and upcoming events like the Judicial Reception.

The Hon. Karen S. Crawford, presiding magistrate judge for the Southern District of California, discusses her career and new role.

The April Newsletter features a Judicial Spotlight on Judge Devon Lee Lomayesva, and upcoming events like the Inaugural Judicial Reception.

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

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

The San Diego FBA March Newsletter features a Member Spotlight on Eric Beste, and upcoming events.

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

On March 7, 2024, the San Diego FBA held its first Membership Mixer of 2024 at the offices of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

San Diego FBA February Update: Events and More

On February 8, 2024, 48 members of the legal community attended the Courtroom Conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit.