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...

San Diego FBA January Update: Events and More

Our last update of 2023 spotlights San Diego FBA member Mario Nguyen and includes an article by District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia.

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...

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....

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

To Object or Not to Object to Closing Argument1 By Anthony J. Battaglia, U.S. District Judge Copyright 2023 You are at the end of the...

This month’s update spotlights San Diego FBA member Alreen Haeggquist and provides updates from the Southern District. Happy Holidays!

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

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

Our October update highlights our award winning Chapter and members, upcoming events, trivia, proposed changes to local rules, and more!

Five San Diego Chapter Members Recognized at FBA Annual Meeting & Convention We are pleased to announce that the national Federal Bar...

On August 31, 2023, the San Diego FBA and the Lawyer Representatives for the Southern District of California partnered with the United...

The September update highlights our upcoming San Diego FBA Board of Directors election, upcoming events, trivia, and more.

The San Diego FBA’s Board of Directors has six positions opening up, and we encourage interested candidates to apply.

Our August Update features a spotlight of San Diego FBA Member Arwa Zakir Kakavand, upcoming events, Southern District trivia, and more!

Arwa Zakir Kakavand wants young attorneys to know that a legal career is not a straight line. Read more about Arwa's impressive journey.

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....

This month's update introduces our newest Magistrate Judge, Steve B. Chu; provides links to our upcoming events; and more!

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...