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September 28 - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

This annual welcome reception is designed to be relaxed, approachable, and informative—an easy way to connect with colleagues and get acquainted with the San Diego legal landscape. Explore SDCBA’s practice-based sections, engage with our committees, and learn about signature programs like Leadership Academy and the Diversity Fellowship Program.

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Welcome to the Legal Community: Law Students and Newly Admitted Attorneys

September 28 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

This annual welcome reception is designed to be relaxed, approachable, and informative — an easy way to connect with colleagues and get acquainted with the San Diego legal landscape. Explore SDCBA’s practice-based sections, engage with our committees, and learn about signature programs like Leadership Academy and the Diversity Fellowship Program.
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Located at 330 A Street — Lounge space, office seating, WiFi, printing, beverages, and snacks are available to our members. Rent the Courtside San Diego venue for your next event, reception, or celebration.

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Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Extended hours available with tour appointments and/or venue bookings.

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San Diego County Bar Association Prepares to Launch “Wills for Heroes” to Provide Estate Planning Assistance to Local First Responders

September 17, 2026

The San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) is gearing up to launch Wills for Heroes™, a month-long public service initiative that will connect volunteer attorneys with first responders to help prepare essential estate planning documents. For the first time ever, Wills for Heroes is expanding beyond San Diego and Imperial counties to serve first responders in Riverside.
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August 19, 2026

Lawyers across San Diego County are expressing greater confidence in the regional economy than in the national economy, while forecasting continued growth in demand for legal services despite a restrained outlook for hiring, according to the new San Diego Legal Economic Survey conducted by the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA).

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