Tue, April 28, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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America 250- The Judicial Branch: A Look at Originalism 250 Years After the Declaration of Independence
Presented by:
The Federalist's Society and The San Diego County Bar Association
This is an in-person education program worth 1.0 General (participatory) CLE credit
Join us for an in-depth program by Judge Bumatay on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program will explore how this historic milestone shapes the way we think about Originalism. Attendees will gain insight into the continuing relevance of the nation’s founding principles in constitutional interpretation.
MCLE Credit is provided by: Federalist Society
Presenter:
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Judge Patrick Bumatay
US Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Patrick J. Bumatay was confirmed as a U.S. Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in December 2019. He is based in San Diego, California.
Prior to his appointment, Judge Bumatay served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, where he was a member of the Appellate and Narcotics Sections. He also served as a Counselor to the Attorney General on criminal law issues, including on national opioid strategy and combating transnational organized crime. Judge Bumatay has also worked in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, the Office of the Associate Attorney General, and the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice. Judge Bumatay has twice received the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award.
Judge Bumatay previously worked as an associate at Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, and Bohrer in New York, New York. Judge Bumatay clerked for the Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the Honorable Sandra L. Townes of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Bumatay earned his B.A., cum laude, from Yale University and his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Food and beverages will be provided by The Federalist Society.
This is an in-person program.
The SDCBA is committed to ensuring that all aspects of our events are accessible and enjoyable for all. If you require any accommodations, please contact us at mcle@sdcba.org.
Not a member? Join today or contact our Member Services Department at (619.231.0781 ext. 3505) to take advantage of discounted pricing on all SDCBA programs and events.
Location:
SDCBA
330 A Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(Please note that this location is on A Street, NOT West A. Street. We are across the street from Paul Mitchell Hair School)
Parking Options:
Street Parking: Metered street parking
Public Parking: Several nearby lots and garages with hourly and daily rates. (Closest parking lot on corner of 3rd and A Street)
Unfortunately no refunds are available within 24 hours of the program, however credit will be provided to you for the paid program which is transferrable to another educational program for the same fee of your choosing. By registering, you are agreeing not to record, photograph or otherwise capture any video or audio of this seminar.




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