BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

Since 1899, the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) has been the heart of San Diego’s legal community. Today, we invite you to be part of shaping its future.

Are you passionate about advancing the legal profession, supporting your fellow attorneys, and building a more inclusive and dynamic legal community? If so, consider bringing your voice and vision to the SDCBA Board of Directors.

Our Board is a dedicated group of volunteer attorney leaders who guide the Association’s mission, represent our diverse membership, and uphold our commitment to justice, service, and professional excellence. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact - on your peers, the legal system, and the greater San Diego community.

Why Serve?

Amplify Your Leadership: Gain valuable governance experience and develop as a legal leader.
Strengthen the Legal Community: Support fellow attorneys and contribute to initiatives that promote equity, education, and well-being in the profession.
Honor a Legacy: Become part of a tradition of service that spans over 125 years.
Promote Diversity & Inclusion: We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and geographic areas of San Diego. A wide range of perspectives makes our board and our community stronger.

Available Seats in This Election Cycle:

Four (4) At-Large Seats
One (1) Regional Seat (North County)

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The deadline for self-nominations is 5 p.m. August 1.

For more information, please contact Sarah Harris (sharris@sdcba.org).

Potential candidates must have the following qualifications:

Have been an SDCBA Attorney Member for at least three of the last five years;
Have been licensed to practice law for at least seven full years by the time of service commencing;
Are currently admitted to practice law in the State of California or any other U.S. jurisdiction;
Have not been disbarred, suspended from practicing law, or withdrawn or resigned while disciplinary charges are pending, from any bar to which the candidate has been admitted, as of the time the nomination is received;
Have not been convicted of a felony in the seven years preceding the candidacy;
Have demonstrated leadership as chair of a SDCBA Section or Committee, as a member of another non-profit organization's Board of Directors (legal or community), or similar experience as determined by Leadership Outreach Committee and ratified by the Board*;
In order to qualify to run for the regional seat, the attorney candidate must either (1) have their primary office in the geographic area; (2) have been a former president of the regional bar association within the last two years; or (3) have significant ties to the region (as deemed appropriate by the Board*).

*Determinations and ratifications of these requirements must be made prior to the nomination deadline.

According to the SDCBA bylaws, the candidate nomination form shall include the nominee’s declaration of candidacy, the nominee’s confirmation of the election requirements listed above, and any other necessary information requested. If, between the date of nomination and the date of election, a nominee shall cease to be eligible, their name may be stricken from the ballot by action of the Board.