Calendar of Events

March 14, 2008
The Agony and the Ecstasy: Recent Trends in the U.S. Supreme Court
Presented by the San Diego Chapter of the FBA
Featuring Chief Judge Alex Kozinski and Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Time: 4:00 p.m. - reception to follow in Courthouse
Location: Courtroom 1, Fourth Floor, Edward J. Schwartz U.S. Courthouse, 940 Front Street, San Diego
Cost: Complimentary admission
Registration: RSVP to Lorri Kanski-Namin at lorri.kanski@dlapiper.com or (619) 699-2700 by March 11.

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Recent Events

December 4, 2007
Holiday Cocktail Reception
Welcoming the New and Returning Judicial Law Clerks of the Southern District of California
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Mary Pappas' Athens Market Taverna, 109 West F Street, San Diego (First Avenue and F Street)
Cost: Complimentary for Judges and Law Clerks; $20 for FBA Members; $30 for Non-Members
(One drink and ample appetizers will be provided)
Registration: Please view the registration flyer for more information.

November 27, 2007
The Art and Science of Appellate Advocacy: Tips From the Bench
Featuring Hon. M. Margaret McKeown & Hon. David R. Thompson of the Ninth Circuit
Time: 12–1 p.m.
Location: District Conference Center, Federal Building
Please see attached flyer for more information

September 27, 2007
Third Annual Judith N. Keep Civil Practice Seminar
Featuring The Judges Of The Southern District Of California
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., cocktail reception to follow
Location: Sheraton Symphony Towers
Registration: Please see flyer for more information.

September 20, 2007
Prosectuors and the Excercise of Discretion
Co-Presented by Lawyers Club and the FBA
Speaker: Former U.S. Attorney Carol Lam, Esq.
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: the Bristol Hotel
Registration: Please see flyer for more information.

August 28, 2007
Behind-the-Scenes Courthouse Lunch & Learn Program
Featuring a guided tour of the Clerk's Office, Magistrate Judge Bencivengo's Chambers, and Chief Judge Gonzalez's Chambers
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse
Registration: Please see flyer for more information. Space is limited.

April 11, 2007
State of the District Luncheon
Speaker: Hon. Irma E. Gonzalez, chief judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Time: Registration at 11:45 a.m.; lunch served at noon; program commences at 12:15 p.m.
Cost: $45 for FBA members/$60 for nonmembers
Location: The U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, San Diego, Calif.
Registration: Send a check payable to “Federal Bar Association” (with your name and, if applicable, your firm’s name) to: Ted Fates, Esq., Treasurer, FBA-San Diego Chapter, c/o Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP, 501 West Broadway, 15th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101 or RSVP to Mr. Fates at (619) 235-1527 or tfates@allenmatkins.com. Please specify lunch entrée: Grilled Breast of Chicken or Grilled Salmon (Vegetarian Available Upon Request). Space is limited and payment must be received by April 9, 2007.
CLE: The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association certifies that the State Bar of California has approved this activity for MCLE credit in the amount of 1.0 hours. The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider.

Survival Skills Series 2007
February 7, 13, 20, and 28
A four-part series on federal practice with four distinguished panels of lawyers, including a Federal Judicial Center instructor, and Ninth Circuit, District and Magistrate Judges
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego County Bar Association, 1333 Seventh Avenue, San Diego, Calif.

January 18, 2007
Annual State of the Circuit Luncheon
Featuring: Hon. Mary M. Schroeder, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Lunch served at noon; Program commences at 12:15 p.m.
Cost: $40 for FBA members/$55 for nonmembers
Location: The US Grant, 326 Broadway, San Diego, Calif.
MCLE: The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association certifies that the State Bar of California has approved this activity for MCLE credit in the amount of 1.0 hours. The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider.

December 7, 2006
Holiday Cocktail Reception Welcoming the New and Returning Judicial Law Clerks of the Southern District of California
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Mary Pappas' Athens Market Taverna, 109 West “F” Street, San Diego
Cost: complimentary for judges and law clerks; FBA members: $15; nomembers: $25

September 29, 2006
Second Annual Judith N. Keep Federal Civil Practice Seminar
Time: 1– 5:15 p.m.
Location: San Diego County Bar Center, 1333 Seventh Avenue, Ball Room, San Diego
Please join us for five panel presentations on federal civil practice in the Southern District of California. The program will feature local San Diego attorneys and distinguished judges and magistrate judges
Topics/Speakers:
1. "Practice under the New E-Discovery Rules" (set to be enacted 12-1-06); Hon. Barbara L. Major, Hon. Cathy Ann Bencivengo, David J. Noonan
2. "Life under CAFA-the Evolution of the Statutes Meaning"; Hon. Jan M. Adler, Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia, Pamela M. Parker, Christopher J. Healy
3. "The Care and Feeding of Law Clerks" or "Law Clerks Strike Back" — a panel of several long term law clerks discussing the good & bad etc from their perspective; Hon. Irma E. Gonzalez, law clerks to be announced at a later date
4. Demonstrative Evidence- “Elmos, Power Points & Videos” A view from the bench on what works at settlement conferences, motions and trial, what doesn’t and other practical concerns! Hon. Jeffrey T. Miller, Hon. James Lorenz, Hon. William McCurine Jr., Sean C. Cunningham
5. “Making the Record- Laying the Ground work for Litigators!” and “Appellate Considerations for Litigators!” Hon. Judge David Thompson, other panelists to be announced at a later date

August 10, 2006
Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Mediation, And Beyond: Practical Tips To Effectively Mediate Your Case
Time: noon–1:15 p.m.
Location: District Conference Center, 880 Front Street, 6th floor, San Diego, Calif.
Cost: $5 for FBA and SABA Members; $10 for nonmembers; or FREE with completed FBA or SABA Membership Application & Dues

July 27, 2006
Evidence Seminar: The Art of Cross Examination with Prior Inconsistent Statements
Time: Noon–1:15 p.m.
Location: U.S. District Court, 940 Front Street, San Diego, Courtroom 1
Cost: Free
MCLE: 1.0 hour available

May 24, 2006
Brown Bag Lunch: Electronic Filing Comes to the Southern District
Speakers: W. Samuel Hamrick Jr., clerk of the U.S. District, Southern District of California; John Morrill, chief deputy of operation of the U.S. District, Southern District of California; Nancy Prewitt, courtroom deputy supervisor of the U.S. District, Southern District of California
Time: Registration begins at 11:45 a.m.; Noon–1 p.m.; Bring your own lunch
Location: District Conference Center, 880 Front Street, 6th Floor
MCLE: 1.0 hour available

January 20, 2006
Reception Honoring United States Magistrate Judge Anthony J. Battaglia and Welcoming the National Officers
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: El Cortez, Don Room

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Resolutions

Resolution of the Federal Bas Association—San Diego Chapter
Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007

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Chapter Newsletters

Fall 2006

Summer 2006

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Related Links

State Bar of California
www.calbar.ca.gov

Federal Court Links
www.uscourts.gov

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
www.ca9.uscourts.gov

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
www.casd.uscourts.gov

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of California
www.casb.uscourts.gov

San Diego County Bar Association
www.sdcba.org

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