LAW IN SOCIETY: CREATING A BETTER COMMUNITY
46TH ANNUAL LAW WEEK


SAN DIEGO, CA, April 26, 2003 -- In recognition of Law Week 2003, the San Diego County Bar Association and the Lawyer Referral and Informational Service are offering a full slate of community outreach events and programs, all designed to give the public a better understanding of our legal system as well as its effect on our everyday lives.

Following is a list of scheduled activities:

Free Law at Kobey's
Saturday, April 26
7 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Free legal information will be provided by SDCBA volunteer lawyers at Kobey's SWAP Meet at the Sports Arena. Spanish interpreters will be available.
Contact: Lottie Goodson, (760) 740-0773, Robert Shields, (619) 236-9600, or Vicky Cafferty, (619) 238-0999

KNSD 7/39 Ask-a-Lawyer
Monday, April 28
5-8 a.m.

SDBCA volunteer lawyers field legal questions from KNSD 7/39 viewers on a variety of legal topics. Attorneys will receive calls at the NBC studios in downtown San Diego.
Contact: Bud Klueck, (619) 448-6500, Deana Bohenek, (619) 645-2454

Unity Breakfast
Tuesday, April 29
7:30- 9 a.m.
SDCBA Bar Center
1333 Seventh Avenue, Downtown San Diego
$15 Buffet Breakfast

District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is scheduled speak at the breakfast, which will celebrate the diversity of San Diego lawyers. A book drive will also be held and books will be donated to Kennedy Elementary's library as well as the children's room at the Family Justice Center. Books may be new or gently used, in Spanish or English, and must be appropriate for grades K-6.
Contact: Ruben Arizmendi, (619) 231-0460

Youth Day in Court
Wednesday, April 30
9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Hall of Justice, Downtown San Diego

Students from Mission Bay, San Diego, and Madison High Schools will have the opportunity to observe proceedings in one of the county's busiest courtrooms. The participants will be given an overview of our justice system and learn the importance of the rule of law. In addition, lunch will be provided for the students.
Contact: Julie Myres, (619) 531-3489, or Cal Logan, (619) 533-5500

Not Your Father's Cocktail Party
Wednesday, April 30
5-7 p.m
At The Beach bar at the "W" Hotel
420 West B Street

The cocktail party will feature hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. Sponsored by Higgs, Fletcher & Mack and Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Ryan.

An Evening in Old Town
Thursday, May 1
5:30- 10 p.m.
$55

Meet at the historic Whaley House for an informative tour and then enjoy dinner at Old Town Mexican Café prior to attending the smash hit musical "Beehive" at the Theatre in Old Town. Ticket price includes all of the aforementioned activities as well as gratuity and tax. Drinks are not included. Tickets are limited to the first 50 people who RSVP.
Contact: SDCBA, (619) 231-0781.

Legal Career Day
Thursday, May 1
9:20 - 11:05 a.m.
San Diego High School
1405 Park Boulevard

Attorneys and legal professionals speak to classes about careers in law at San Diego High School.

Law Day Luncheon
Friday, May 2
Noon- 1:30 p.m.
SDCBA Bar Center
1333 Seventh Avenue, Downtown San Diego
$25

The Bar's service awards (including Attorney and Jurist of the Year, Community Service, Service to the Legal Profession, and Distinguished Organization), as well as the 2003 Media Awards, will be presented at this annual luncheon. Winners of the Law Week 2003 students oratorical, poster and essay competitions will also be on hand to accept their awards.
Contact: Sandy Kostelny, (619) 231-0781

Law Week Book Drive
Thursday, April 29
7:30- 9 a.m.
Friday, May 2
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
SDCBA Bar Center
1333 Seventh Avenue, Downtown San Diego

The Law Week committee will be holding a book drive concurrently with the Law Day Luncheon and the Unity Breakfast. The books will donated to Kennedy Elementary library and to the children's room at the Family Justice Center. Books may be new or gently used, in Spanish or English, and must be appropriate for grades K-6.
Contact: Debbie Hartsough, (619) 233-3447

Elder Law Seminars
Monday, April 28
1 - 4 p.m.
Chula Vista Library
365 F Street, Chula Vista

Wednesday, April 30
1 - 4 p.m.
Rancho Bernardo Library
17110 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo

Friday, May 2
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
La Mesa Senior Center
8450 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa

Each seminar will include several attorneys who will focus on criminal, estate, and civil law followed by a question and answer session.
Contact: Paul Greenwood, (619) 531-3464, Peter Murray, (619) 531-3192

Free Entertainment Law at Guitar Center
Saturday, May 3
Noon- 4 p.m.
The Guitar Center
8825 Murray Dr., La Mesa

The San Diego Entertainment & Sports Lawyer's Association (SDE&SLA), a section of the SDCBA, will be offering free consultations with some of San Diego's premier entertainment attorneys at the Guitar Center.
Contact: Paul J. Mirowski (619) 702-5300, or Michael Hoisington (619) 236-1551