Justice 250: Celebrating Your Constitutional Rights
July 2 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USS Midway Museum
Join us on July 2nd aboard the iconic flight deck of the U.S.S. Midway Museum for a once-in-a-generation event that will celebrate the history of our nation, our judicial system, its role in our democracy, and the rule of law. Featuring California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Judge Margaret McKeown of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and SDCBA President Tim Williams.
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Meow & Mingle: A Summer Mixer at The Cat Lounge
June 24 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Unwind with the Animal Law Section at a laid-back summer networking event hosted at The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center. Enjoy casual conversation with fellow attorneys and animal advocates, all while hanging out with adoptable cats in a cozy, living room-style space. Discover how The Cat Lounge is making a difference in local animal welfare—and explore how the legal community can play a role in supporting rescue initiatives. Light refreshments will be provided. Come connect with cats, causes, and community!
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(CLE) Wealth Management, Tax and Estate Planning for Legal Professionals
June 25 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This program will examine current strategies and developments in tax and estate planning law. It will focus on issues relevant to attorneys and legal professionals advising clients on wealth transfer, tax planning, and estate administration. Participants will gain practical insight into how these legal principles are applied in practice.
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2026 SDCBA/NLD Summer Social
July 16 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Break out the leather jackets and strike a chord, this isn’t your average mixer. Join us for a night inspired by the golden age of rock & roll. Picture this: a warm summer evening, a cold drink in hand, and the sound of electrifying tunes filling the air. We’re bringing big stage energy to downtown San Diego, no backstage pass required. Don’t forget to share your snapshots with #sdcba! Spend the evening dancing to classic hits or kicking back with lawn games under the summer sky.
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San Diego Pride Parade: Walk with SDCBA
July 18 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The San Diego County Bar Association is proud to march in this year’s San Diego Pride Parade — and we want YOU to join us. We stand in support of our LGBTQ+ legal community colleagues, clients, and friends and reaffirm our shared commitment to equity, dignity, and justice for all.
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(CLE) One Big Beautiful Bill: Key 2026 Tax Changes and the Future of the Pass-Through Entity Tax Election
July 23 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The One Big Beautiful Bill introduces significant tax law changes taking effect in 2026. This program will examine key federal tax provisions affecting taxpayers, with a focus on the evolving treatment of the pass-through entity tax (PTET) election and SALT cap workaround strategies. Panelists will discuss compliance considerations, entity-level and owner-level tax planning, and practical implications for attorneys and tax professionals advising pass-through entities and their owners.
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Justice 250 Keeps Growing, Announces New Co-Host and Partners in Justice
June 11, 2026
The team behind Justice 250 has announced several updates to the event, taking place aboard the USS Midway Museum on July 2, 2026.
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San Diego County Bar Association Condemns Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego
May 21, 2026
The San Diego County Bar Association strongly condemns the horrific mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026.
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San Diego's Legal Community to Host Justice 250: Celebrating Your Constitutional
RightsMay 12, 2026
Today, nine different courts and legal organizations officially launched Justice 250: Celebrating Your Constitutional Rights. Justice 250 will take place on July 2, 2026 at 5:30pm aboard the USS Midway Museum, and represents the largest collaboration of its kind in the history of San Diego’s legal community.
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SDCBA Issues Evaluations For Judicial
CandidatesApril 27, 2026
The San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) announced its evaluations for eight candidates vying for five San Diego Superior Court judicial seats in the June 2, 2026 primary election. The SDCBA has conducted judicial candidate evaluations since 1978 as a public service, recognizing that limited information about judicial candidates is available for voters. The SDCBA’s evaluations are not endorsements and do not compare opposing candidates.
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SDCBA Announces 2026 Service Award Recipients
April 8, 2026
These annual awards celebrate the contributions and commitment of remarkable individuals and organizations serving both the San Diego legal community and the public. Winners are nominated by their peers and reviewed and selected by the SDCBA’s Awards Committee, with approval by the SDCBA’s Board of Directors.
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