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Jul 16, 2026: Custody, Coconuts, and Cocktails

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:09 -0400

🌺 Aloha, friends! 🌺

Trade your briefs for board shorts — it's time for our Annual Happy Hour with Safe & Sound Visitation at the legendary Bali Hai!

Kick off your shoes (okay, maybe keep them on) and join us for an evening of tropical cocktails, ocean breezes, and good company as we swap the office for grass skirts and leis. It's the perfect chance to mingle with the family law community, toast to another great year, and maybe even master the art of the mai tai. 🍹

🌴 Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
🌴 Time: 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
🌴 Location: The Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

This year's theme: ISLAND WEAR! 🏝️ Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, floral prints, straw hats — the louder, the better.

Come thirsty, come festive, and come ready to hula your way into summer.

Mahalo — and see you there! 🌞🌊🌺

Jul 22, 2026: Webinar: How to Use Teams to Present Audio/Video Evidence at Trial: and troubleshooting when it doesn’t work

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:27 -0400

Speaker:      Matthew Mesnik, Esq.
Date:              July 22, 2026 (via Zoom)
Time:             12 PM – 12:30 PM
Cost:   FREE!
CLE:    0.5 hr. Technology credit

If you’ve ever held your breath when it’s time to play that important video or audio exhibit at trial (Is it going to play? Will the sound work? Will I be standing up here looking stupid while the judge and opposing counsel stare at me?), this webinar is for you. The family law judges have specifically requested that this information be disseminated among the family law bar.

Join Matthew Mesnik, Esq. for a step-by-step refresher on how to present audio and video evidence through Teams, and how to troubleshoot when there are technological problems. Registrants will also receive the exact instructions and play-back information that each family law department is currently utilizing.

Aug 20, 2026: Brown Bag - The Courtroom Narrative: Telling Your Client’s Story

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57 -0400

A trial is all about the narrative: what happened, why did it happen, and what remedy is there for what happened. The family law trial court is the arbiter of credibility and the facts. But your trial judge will see only the tip of the iceberg that is this family’s story. At this brown bag, Judge Kalemkiarian will share what she considers the most effective ways to build your narrative, and get the best result for your client that the law allows.

DATE:             August 20, 2026
SPEAKER:        Judge Sharon L. Kalemkiarian
TOPIC:             The Courtroom Narrative: Telling Your Client’s Story
TIME:             12 PM – 1 PM
LOCATION:     Department 801 (in-person only)
COST:              Free!
CLE:                 1 hr. general participatory credit

Sep 11, 2026: 2026 Fall Seminar

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:39 -0500

Join us for an afternoon of engaging speakers and social hour to follow.

Nov 13, 2026: Minors Counsel Training 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:01 -0500

Dec 11, 2026: 2026 Winter Seminar

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:44 -0500

Join us for an afternoon of engaging speakers and social hour to follow.