Calendar of Events - San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Choose an Event Type: --All Events--CLESocial Event Date Time Contact         Webinar: How to Use Teams to Present Audio/Video Evidence at Trial: and troubleshooting when it doesn’t work 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.    more info... 7/22/2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm Brown Bag - The Courtroom Narrative: Telling Your Client’s Story 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   more info... 8/20/2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm 2026 Fall Seminar Join us for an afternoon of engaging speakers and social hour to follow. more info... 9/11/2026 12:00pm to 7:30pm Switch to Calendar (Grid) Format | Hybrid Format | Printable Event Listing (PDF)