San Diego Federalist Society

05/01/2026

Break away from work and celebrate Law Day of Action! The San Diego County Bar Association invites all legal professionals to stop by and attend a special Oath Renewing Ceremony today (Friday) at 12pm at the Central Courthouse's Jury Lounge, 3rd Floor, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

This event offers San Diego legal professionals the opportunity to come together to reaffirm their dedication to justice, integrity, and the highest ethical standards in the practice of law. Light food and refreshments will be served. Featured speakers will include Presiding Judge Michael Groch of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego and Chief Judge Cynthia Bashant of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California.

The event will culminate in the symbolic retaking of the attorney's oath. Valet parking is available at nearby Hotel Republic (mention SDCBA to receive $15 special parking rate for 90 minutes). Stop in, join the legal community, and reaffirm your commitment to justice.

Learn more at www.lawdayofaction.com

04/28/2026

04/16/2026

America 250: The Judicial Branch A Look at Originalism 250 Years After the Declaration of Independence, is on Tuesday, April 28 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with Hon. Judge Patrick Bumatay.

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

*This in-person program is worth 1.0 General CLE credit.

Register here: https://www.sdcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346119&evSubAction=listMonth&calmonth=202604

04/07/2026

Registration for the lecture by Hon. Patrick Bumatay on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12 noon at the San Diego County Bar Association is now open: https://www.sdcba.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=346119
We hope to see you there!

04/03/2026

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for our next program featuring Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Patrick Bumatay on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12 noon. More information will be posted soon.

03/29/2026

🇺🇸 2026 Western Chapters Conference in Simi Valley, CA.

03/19/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of James Madison: Founding Father, fourth president, and the soft-spoken Virginian who helped design the blueprint for American government. 🇺🇸

03/18/2026

The 2026 Western Chapters Conference is right around the corner!

Join us in Simi Valley, California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for a variety of panels, including “America 250: What Is the American Tradition of Civility in Legal Discourse,” “The Discipline of Civil Disagreement,” “DEI in Corporations,” and more.

Register: https://fedsoc.org/conferences/2026-western-chapters-conference -item-tavern-debate-co-hosted-with-the-institute-for-justice-1

01/08/2026

⚖️ Link to register for the January 30, 2026 program:
https://fedsoc.org/events/debate-with-dr-john-eastman-and-professor-david-mcgowan

12/11/2025

🎄 2025 Holiday Party photos.