News | FBA San Diego

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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Courtroom Conversation with Presiding Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

Timothy Hanna

Jun 101 min read

Courtroom Conversation with Presiding Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford

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

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Legal Experts Demystify “Self-Authenticating” Evidence: Key Takeaways from San Diego FBA's Event

Colleen Fitzgerrell

May 121 min read

Legal Experts Demystify “Self-Authenticating” Evidence: Key Takeaways from San Diego FBA's Event

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

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FBA, San Diego Chapter

May 95 min read

May Update

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

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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 245 min read

April Update

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

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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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San Diego FBA

Mar 244 min read

March Update

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

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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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FBA Membership Mixer at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

FBA, San Diego Chapter

Mar 91 min read

FBA Membership Mixer at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

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

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San Diego FBA

Feb 233 min read

February Update

San Diego FBA February Update: Events and More

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Courtroom Conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit

Erica Skerven

Feb 232 min read

Courtroom Conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit

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

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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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Hannah Ohara

Jan 202 min read

Elimination of Bias MCLE

Sixty members of the legal community attended the San Diego FBA’s elimination of bias MCLE webinar presented by Carolina Bravo-Karimi.

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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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San Diego FBA

Jan 172 min read

January Update

San Diego FBA January Update: Events and More

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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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How to Apply to be a U.S. Magistrate Judge

San Diego FBA

Dec 19, 20231 min read

How to Apply to be a U.S. Magistrate Judge

On December 18, 2023, the San Diego FBA hosted "How to Apply to be a U.S. Magistrate Judge.” Pursuant to the Southern District of...

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