The SDCBA Bar Center is closed at this time. We are closely monitoring the situation to determine when we can reopen. Meanwhile, all in-person events and meetings during this time – both at the Bar Center and off-site – have either been re-scheduled as webinars or conference calls, postponed, or canceled. Please read our latest update about these changes here »
President's Message
Today we kicked off another week of informative programming with a free webinar, Making LinkedIn Work for You. This session was the latest in our Marketing Mayseries, which aims to help you bolster your expertise in both marketing and tech, and grow your online presence. You can watch all of the previous webinars from Marketing May— including the replay of today’s session about LinkedIn — here »
Later this week, you have three additional free tech programs to keep you on the cutting edge, including vital information about e-filing and remote hearings:
And, a program not to be missed — which is relevant across all practice areas and years of practice — is the roundtable discussion presented by our Wellness Subcommittee: Keep Calm & Practice On: An Introduction to the Five Dimensions of Well-being. Led by three expert panelists, this dialogue will explore the five dimensions of well-being, share unique journeys, and provide practical tools for improving your overall well-being. Join this session on Thursday, May 28 at noon. Registerhere »
We also want to provide you with helpful COVID-19-related information. As always, we have our Courts Update page. We’ve also continued to build out our COVID-19 Legal Community Updates and Resources webpage, with Government Resources, Practice Resources, Community Resources, and our newest section about Reopening Your Business. On the lighter side, we’ve also compiled a list of museums, concerts, learning opportunities, travel shows, streaming TV, and more. It's great content for the entire family, which you can find here »
Finally, a reminder that the SDCBA is seeking to appoint two delegates to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates, the policy-making body of the ABA. Both appointments, a two-year and a one-year term, will be made as of August 2020 and the delegates' first meeting will be in February 2021. To learn more and apply, please clickhere. Application materials are due by June 1.
We wish you a terrific week.
Johanna Schiavoni
2020 SDCBA President
COVID-19 Updates
Updates from Courts Across California:To view updates from state and federal trial and appellate courts across the state,click here »
Legal Community Updates and Resources: For related news and helpful articles from the community at large, click here »
A Look Ahead at the SDCBA
Subject to change based on health and safety considerations.
July: Bench Bar @ Home — details coming soon
September 30: Annual Law Week Luncheon & Awards Ceremony, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Events This Week
CLE events are highlighted in red.
May - June
M-F
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
FREE Webinar / Wellness Series
Morning Yoga
Join certified yoga instructors Turtle Julian and Tiffiney Childressevery weekday morning for yoga. These virtual sessions, conducted via Zoom video, are designed to help us more effectively manage stress and regulate our nervous systems – essential self-care in times like these. Each session is limited to 100 participants.
Wed, May
27
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FREE Webinar
Mastering the Art of
Working with PDF Files
Get an inside look at how Adobe Acrobat works and all the ways it can help you manage your documents. With more and more of our colleagues, courts, and clients expecting PDF output, it has never been a better time to digitize your documents to PDF.
Wed, May
27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
Appellate Practice Section Meeting
Join us via Zoom for our monthly meeting to discuss matters relating to law practice in state and federal appellate courts. The Section discusses rules of appellate procedure and practice, best practices in appellate litigation, and interesting cases. All are welcome to join the Appellate Practice Section listserv and monthly meetings.
Wed, May
27
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
CLE Webinar
ADR: Catastrophic Injury Mediation
This program will cover how to gather information, when to involve experts, how to approach the mediation, and more. Questions from the audience will be welcomed.
The NLD Executive Committee is currently seeking virtual volunteers to help brainstorm fun ideas for a virtual summer signature event. We'd love to hear your ideas! Register to join the conversation.
Thu, May
28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FREE Webinar
Preparing for Mandatory eFiling with CourtFiling.net
eFiling is now preferred throughout California, eFiling for San Diego Family Law will be mandatory later this year, and other practice fields are expected to quickly follow suit. In this webinar, our eFiling expert will help you be ready for this change. We'll cover San Diego and California eFiling rules, walk you through filings from end to end, address common eFiling mistakes, and answer your eFiling questions in great detail.
Thu, May
28
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
FREE Webinar / Wellness Series
Keep Calm & Practice On:
An Introduction to the Five Dimensions of Well-being
Join an expert panel from the SDCBA's Wellness Subcommittee as we explore the five dimensions of well-being, share unique wellness journeys, and learn practical tools and tips on how to seize the current crisis as an opportunity to improve overall well-being in our profession.
Thu, May
28
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
CLE Webinar
Elder Protection in the Era of Social Distancing
The era of social distancing is creating unique challenges for the protection of the elderly. Join us as three Deputy City Attorneys present on the neuroscience of elders’ vulnerability to scams, opportunism in the times of COVID-19, possible criminal violations, mechanisms for reporting abuse, price gouging, COVID-19 testing scams, and ensuring habitable housing while sheltering in place.
Fri, May
29
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
FREE Webinar
Microsoft Teams:
Understanding the Basics
Microsoft Teams has enjoyed new popularity and widespread adoption during our world of remote work because of its ability to combine workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration. We'll show you how to easily get going with Teams in this timely webinar.
By Lori Mendez with an introduction by Christy Lambert
Seal pupping season is coming to an end in San Diego, which means the annual reopening of Casa Beach/Children’s Pool is upon us! Or is it? Read »
Become the Go-To Expert with Content Marketing By Ron Marcus
Learn how to create and distribute unique, authoritative content and become the first person clients call when they need specific, expert help. We’ll show you how to get it done, on the cheap.Watch »
Leadership Opportunities
The County of San Diego is looking for your help to encourage residents to apply for the County’s Independent Redistricting Commission. Applications are due by July 31, 2020. For more information and to apply, please visithere »
The SDCBA is seeking to appoint two delegates to the American Bar Association House of Delegates, the policy-making body of the ABA. Both appointments, a two-year and a one-year term, will be made as of August 2020 and the delegates' first meeting will be the ABA's Mid-Year Meeting in February 2021. Applications are due to the SDCBA by June 1. To learn more and apply, please clickhere »
President's Message
