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June 1, 2026

President's  Message

I’m proud to be part of a community of wonderful San Diego bar leaders supporting each other and sharing ideas. This was a nice moment from an informal meeting last week:
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Congratulations to our newest local attorneys who will be sworn it tomorrow morning at our bi-annual New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony, at 10am in the Carter Keep U.S. Courthouse Jury Lounge. All are welcome to join. We want to extend our gratitude to all of the judicial officers and court staff who put the event together and will attend to celebrate our most recent admittees to the bar.

Tomorrow night from 5pm-7pm, Cal CPA and the SDCBA present What High-Net-Worth Clients Expect: Tax Advantaged Strategies Advisors Should Know, an in-person presentation at the Bar Center.

Thursday at the Bar Center from Noon–2pm, ASTC and SDCBA host a CLE jury selection presentation, Connection and (De)Selection: Merging Authentic Delivery with Winning Question Strategy.

Thursday evening from 5pm-6:30pm, Meet Me at the (Sand) Bar  for a “Beach and Surf” themed networking event!

On Friday, an all-star panel of local lawyers will discuss the cross-section of immigration and employment issues in a 1-hour virtual CLE Immigration Updates in Employment Law: What Employers and Their Attorneys Need to Know.

Also, register now for next Monday, June 8 for:

Our quarterly 2026 SDCBA Member Headshot Session, where you can have an updated professional headshot at the Bar Center.

The Court Practice Series: Civil Court Essentials for New Attorneys with Judge Jude Bae, as a 1-hour in-person CLE at the Bar Center presented by the New Lawyer Division.

All the best,
SDCBA President
Tim Williams

 

JUDICIAL CANDIDATE EVALUATIONS
FROM THE SDCBA

The election of qualified judges is essential to our justice system. Since 1978, the San Diego County Bar Association has provided evaluations of candidates running in contested judicial elections to help inform the public.
Tomorrow, June 2, is Primary Election Day. Be sure to cast your vote before polls close at 8:00 p.m.

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Featured Events

Meet Me at the Bar

Meet Me at the (Sand) Bar!
June 4 — 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Join us for our Meet Me at the Bar quarterly networking series. This event brings together members from across the Bar for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and community. Whether you're new or a longtime member, this is your opportunity to meet peers across practice areas, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships in a welcoming, relaxed setting.

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America 250

Member Headshot Session
 June 8  — 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Refresh your professional image with exclusive access to discounted headshots for members. This event offers a convenient opportunity to update your profile with high-quality, polished photos taken by our professional photographer, J.T. MacMillan. Whether for LinkedIn, your portfolio, or personal branding, you’ll walk away with images that make a strong first impression!

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Upcoming Events

June 2 - 10:00 a.m. — New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony

June 2 - 5:00 p.m. — (CLE) What High-Net-Worth Clients Expect: Tax-Advantaged Strategies Advisors Should Know

June 4 - 12:00 p.m. — (CLE) Connection and (De)Selection: Merging Authentic Delivery with Winning Question Strategy\

June 5 - 12:00 p.m. — (CLE) Immigration Updates in Employment Law: What Employers and Their Attorneys Need to Know

You can also see all upcoming events here »

 
 

Justice 250 - July 2nd - USS Midway

Nine different courts and legal organizations officially launched Justice 250: Celebrating Your Constitutional Rights. Justice 250 will take place on July 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm aboard the USS Midway Museum, and represents the largest collaboration of its kind in the history of San Diego’s legal community. 

 

SDSU Mock Trial Team Seeks Coaches

The SDSU Mock Trial team is seeking attorneys and law students to coach their team for the upcoming season, and beyond! Please contact sdsumocktrialcommunications@gmail.com if you are interested. 

 

In the Legal Community

June 9 - 5:00 p.m. — 135 Years of Service hosted by San Diego Law Library

June 10 - 6:00 p.m. — Past Presidents' Reception Honoring Dwight Ritter hosted by Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

June 11 - 12:00 p.m. — Putting on an Effective DV Case: Tips and Observations from the Court’s DV Department (Free event)

See all upcoming events in the San Diego legal community at large here »

 

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Guardian Ad Litem

Learn how you can serve as a Guardian Ad Litem advocating for the best interests of a dependent child in need.  
Volunteer for GAL »

 

Member Benefit Spotlight

Member Directory

Free! Access to the Online Member Directory

Look up any of your fellow SDCBA members in our comprehensive directory — available only to members.
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CalPrivate Bank

As a member of the SDCBA, CalPrivate Bank offers several benefits to members:

Waived Maintenance Fees: For the first 12 months, you won’t have to pay maintenance fees on your accounts  |  $25 Credit for First Check Order  |  Dedicated Private Banker  |  Onboard Training  |  Resources to help members maximize their use of financial solutions

CONNECT WITH CALPRIVATE BANK »

 

Featured Articles

REDESIGNED! Read the San Diego Blawg

 Ethics in Brief: New Advertising and Solicitation Statutes — By David C. Carr

 

CourtWatch™

San Diego Superior Court — Public Notice
Public Notice - Notice of Revised Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026 

Effective July 1, 2026, the court’s Fee Schedule (SDSC Form #ADM-001), which may be found on the court’s website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov, will be amended and the fees charged for standard, rush, and emergency delivery of off-site retrieval of documents (Line 195) will increase as follows:
• Off-site Retrieval of Documents – Standard: $41
• Off-site Retrieval - Rush (same day if requested by 10:00 a.m.): $61
• Off-site Retrieval - Emergency (within three hours of request): $75

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Questions? Email Katelynn Robinson, SDCBA Marketing Manager »

 

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SDCBA members: Job seekers can use the Career Center for free. Job posters enjoy an SDCBA-member-exclusive 20% discount on select job posting packages!

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