San Diego FBA September Update
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Trivia: What is the California state motto?
Member Spotlight: Jennifer Martin
San Diego FBA is excited to feature Jennifer Martin’s journey to Senior Deputy County Counsel. Balancing law school, a full time job, and a family, Jennifer graduated top of her class in law school. Now, she tackles complex cases with the County. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys beekeeping, fostering kittens, and caring for goats. Click here to read about Jennifer's story.
Apply by September 30
The San Diego FBA’s Board of Directors has multiple positions opening up for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2025. FBA members in good standing seeking to be a candidate must submit a statement of interest to president@fbasd.org by September 30, 2024. The San Diego FBA’s membership will vote via email in October to elect the new Members of the Board of Directors.
Click here to read more about the process. Our volunteer leaders are essential for the continued success of our Chapter, and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
Upcoming San Diego FBA Events
Thursday, October 3, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Carter–Keep Courthouse Jury Assembly Room
Assistant Chief Immigration Judges Anne Kristina Perry and Rhana Ishimoto will provide an introduction to practicing in the United States Immigration Courts, as well as differences between practicing in the Immigration Court and in District Court. Judge Perry and Judge Ishimoto will also describe their legal careers, appointments to the bench, and discuss avenues for employment within the immigration court system. Jesse Imbriano, the Legal Director at Casa Cornelia, joins the conversation to discuss pro bono opportunities. The event will be moderated by Kevin A. Gregg, an immigration practitioner and partner at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt.
Cost: Free
MCLE: 0.5 hours of General MCLE Credit
Tuesday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Judicate West
402 W. Broadway, Ste. 2400 in San Diego
Get ready to raise your stein and celebrate the season! San Diego FBA invites you to our Oktoberfest Membership Mixer hosted by Judicate West. Join us for an evening of networking, great conversations, and complimentary food and drinks. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, make new friends, and enjoy the festive spirit of Oktoberfest. RSVP here.
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Friday, September 27, from 12 to 1:15 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Getting to, and through, trial is a big step toward resolving litigation—but getting (or losing) a judgment isn’t the last step in litigating a case. From the start of the litigation, attorneys should be mindful of what may come after a trial, and should be taking critical steps to lay the groundwork for it. This panel is presented by the Los Angeles FBA Chapter and features retired United States District Judges and Judicate West neutrals Larry A Burns and Margaret M. Morrow, and Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland Partner Alana H. Rotter. San Diego FBA members may attend for free remotely on Zoom.
Cost: Free
MCLE: 1.0 hour of General MCLE Credit
Monday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach, CA
Registration is open for the Foundation's annual fundraiser benefiting Just the Beginning, a pipeline organization benefiting local law students; National Conflict Resolution Center's Thrive Program, which helps post-criminal diversion program juveniles thrive; the Peter J. Mazza Endowment; and Federal Public Interest Law Bar Study Stipends. Join us for golf, pickleball, and/or dinner. Sponsorships are also available. Please email sdfedbarfoundation@gmail.com for more information.
Wednesday, October 16 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego FBA and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California are pleased to present the Judith N. Keep Federal Practice Seminar. This year we will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Keep Seminar and feature welcome remarks, a special video tribute to Judge Keep, a keynote address from Administrative Presiding Justice Judith McConnell of the California Court of Appeal, and panel presentations by several Southern District of California District Judges and Magistrate Judges. The panels will focus on various aspects of pretrial and trial practice, including civility and ethics in high-stakes litigation, best practices for mediation before Magistrate Judges, motion practice in federal court, and evidentiary rules at trial.
It's time to renew your FBA membership! The FBA membership cycle runs from October 1 to September 30, so the 2023-24 membership term will end on September 30, 2024. Renew now to support the Federal Bar Association and your local San Diego Chapter.
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Did You Know? The state animal of California, the California grizzly bear, has been extinct since the 1920s.
Community & National Updates:
Join this diverse panel of current (and former) federal prosecutors, relator’s counsel, and defense attorneys on October 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. to discuss some of the key strategic decisions, challenges and opportunities involved in getting your False Claims Act case ready for trial. Discussion topics will include the unique privilege and discovery issues raised by Supervalu; developing a game plan to effectively try a civil case involving the government as plaintiff; and deciding what role – if any – the relator should play at trial.
This program on October 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. examines how antitrust agencies in the U.S. and EU are addressing competitive effects in AI and Generative AI markets. Among topics to be covered are investigations, new and pending statutes and regulations, and international cooperation efforts. The audience will come away with an understanding of recent developments and practical advice for clients.
Answer: "Eureka!" referring to the momentous discovery of gold near Sutter's Mill in 1848.
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