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SDLRLA Board of Directors 

President:

Lizzette Herrera

Vice-President:

Maria Nunez

Secretary:

Renee Galente

Treasurer:

Sergio Feria

At-Large Directors

(2011-2013)

Rafael Castellanos

Silvia Garcia

Rodrigo Guevara

Robert Rodriguez

Lorena Slomanson

At-Large Directors

(2011-2012)

Francisco Aldana

Claudia Arzaga

Alara Chilton

Dovie King

Joanna Solozabal

Immediate Past President

Eran Marie Bermudez

San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Thanks
Dovie King & Catherine Arambula

Thank you to SDLRLA Board Member Dovie King for her generous sponsorship of the wine at the Athens Market membership mixer.  Thank you to Catherine M Arambula of Northwestern Mutual for their generous sponsorship of the wine at the Annual Holiday Party. 

 SDLRLA Members Thinking About

Becoming a Judge are Invited to Attend:  

Insights About the Judicial Appointments Process:

Josh Groban, Senior Advisor to Governor Brown

 

Co-Sponsored by the San Diego County Bar Association and the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association in cooperation with the Association of Corporate Counsel, South Asian Bar Association and San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association.

 

February 16, 2012

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

SDCBA Bar Center

 

Cost to attend:

$15 for SDCBA Members

$15 for THLA Members

$25 for Non-SDCBA or Non-THLA members

 

Click here to register.

 

 

LATINAS IN THE LAW PRESENTS -

 "PROACTIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS"

Guest Speaker

Erminia Guarneri, M.D.

Founder and Medical Director

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

http://www.scripps.org/services/integrative-medicine/about-us

 

Sponsored by

Littler Mendelson, P.C.

http://www.littler.com/

 

Come join us in celebrating the New Year by focusing on our well-being! Dr. Guarneri is a leading pioneer in the medical profession for use of global healing traditions. Dr. Guarneri and her staff are dedicated to the prevention and healing of disease and recognize that health is a cohesive balance of mind, body, and soul. She is the author of "The Heart Speaks," which is a collection of stories from patients who have benefited from integrative medicine approaches.  Her book and clinical work have been featured on NBC Today and PBS's "To the Contrary and Full Focus." She will provide us with information that will inspire and empower you to a healthier way of being. 

 

Moderator:          Honorable Yvonne Campos, San Diego Superior Court Judge

 

Date:                   Wednesday, February 15, 2012

 

Time:                   5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

 

Location:             University of San Diego, School of Law

                             Warren Hall - Grace Courtroom, 3rd Floor

                             5998 Alcala Park, San Diego 92110

(see below for parking information)

 

RSVP:                 Anna M. Jauregui-Law: amj@adi-sandiego.com

 

There is no cost for admittance. 

Beverages and appetizers will be served.

 

Hispanic National Bar Association Membership Discount

As a member of SDLRLA, you are eligible to join the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) at a reduced rate of $20.  One of the goals of the HNBA is to serve as the national voice for the concerns and opinions of Hispanics in the community generally, and in the legal profession in particular.  SDLRLA is a proud affiliate member of the HNBA.  To find out more, visit: www.hnba.com.

Calendar of Events

Thursday, January 28, 2012

Voices for Children Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Informational Meeting 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita, 91902. For more information call (858) 598-2235 or visit www.speakupnow.org.

 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Latinas in the Law event - see above for details.

 

Thursday, February 16, 2012

SDLRLA presentation on Judicial Appointments - see above for details.

 

Saturday, March 17, 2012
San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program's 23rd Annual Women's Resource Fair.  For more information contact SDVLP at info@sdvlp.org.

Thursday, March 22, 2012
 
Sixth Annual LAF-off Competition and Fundraiser 5:00 p.m. Cocktail reception; 6:00 p.m. Competition. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, Downtown San Diego, 92101. Sponsored by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP). All proceeds support the work of the SDVLP. For more information go to www.laffoff.com.

Friday, March 23, 2012
 
Lawyers Club Spring Read-In at Central Elementary 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Central Elementary, 4063 Polk Avenue, San Diego, 92105. To volunteer contact Michele Macosky at 858-755-1915 or at macosky@san.rr.com.