This comprehensive program covers all 8 hours of training required by California Rules of Court, Rule 5.24, to renew your status on the Minor’s Counsel panel, plus a bonus judge’s panel!  This year’s seminar will have presentations from Family Court Services, Child & Family Well Being (CFWB), and several local experts.  Other topics include the latest in privilege and testimonial issues, working with mental health providers, and working with special needs clients.  ...

“But the children told me…”  Whether and to what extent child statements may be admissible without child testimony Presenter: Judge Pamela Parker Date: February 11, 2026 MCLE: 1 Participatory credit  SAVE THE DATE!  Join us for the first Brown Bag of the year; these are part of a series of important and need-to-know topics presented by our trial and long-cause departments.  In-person attendance only.  Department 1001 12-1PM Cost: Free! In-person...

Description: DATE: February 20, 2026
TIME:  12:30-5pm
LOCATION:  DoubleTree by Hilton @ 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108
SPEAKERS:

Judge Francisco Sanchez -  Evidence Tips the Bench Wants You to Know:  Effective Cross Exam and More.
Lisa McCall, CFLS, Certified Appellate Law Specialist, AAML - Appealable Orders in Family Law: Can you Appeal… and Should You?
Hannah Engholm, CLFS and Heather Pham, MSW: How Trauma...

Come join the SDFLBA for some light bites and refreshments at our Spring Mixer hosted by Addleman & Associates. Law students and post-bar law clerks are welcome! Come blow off some steam, mingle with colleagues, and (maybe) even poach a new intern or law clerk.

We hope to see you there on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Addleman & Associates, 1350 Columbia St. Suite 703, San Diego, CA 92101.