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FALSD NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 8, 2014
 
Join FALSD and PALSD for the 37th Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers at the Omni Hotel. Find out more and register online HERE. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available now! All proceeds raised from the dinner benefit FALSD & PALSD's law student scholarship fund. See our sponsorship packages HERE.
 
Thank you to our generous dinner sponsors:

2015 FALSD Board of Directors
Candidate statements are being accepted now through
December 10, 2014 for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors-at-Large. Please submit a candidate statement (not to exceed one page) describing your interest and qualifications, along with a CV or resume (optional). E-mail your candidate package to falsd1@gmail.com. 

FALSD officers and directors serve a term of one year. Board members attend monthly board meetings, represent FALSD at community and legal events, assist in the planning of all FALSD-related events and perform pro bono services and volunteer work on behalf of the organization. The 2015 FALSD Board will be sworn in on January 29, 2015 at the Annual Dinner. Please e-mail falsd1@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like more information. 
December 11, 2014
  Join FALSD and co-hosting organizations for a Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive on Thursday, 12/11/14, at 5:30 p.m., at The Parlour in East Village, San Diego. Hosted appetizers will be served and drink specials will be offered. Please bring donations of new toys to benefit Friends of Scott Foundation.
 RSVP to palsd@hotmail.com.
 
December 14, 2014
  KAMP is a local volunteer organization that pairs mentors with local Filipino-American and Asian American high school students, with the mission of fostering educational programs to help students develop critical thinking skills and focuses on the study of Filipino history, identity and culture in order to pursue social justice.  Join KAMP for a Typhoon Relief fundraiser on Sunday, 12/14/14, at 6 pm. Find out more and register HERE.
 
FALSD IN THE COMMUNITY
FALSD co-sponsored a joint Filipino-American Community Reception and welcomed San Diego City Council Member-Elect Chris Cate on 11/25/14. Past President Daphne Skogen, Lorena Rodriguez, Chris Cate and Grace Tenorio pictured above.
FALSD Board Member Jonah Toleno, SDCBA Board Member Loren Freestone and Melissa Deleon at San Diego County Bar Association's "Stepping Up To The Bar" Holiday Mixer on 12/5/14.
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Member Spotlight
FALSD President Melissa Deleon is a winner of San Diego Business Journal's "Emerging Generation: 25 In Their 20's" award, recognizing up-and-coming leaders in San Diego county who have made significant career achievements and demonstrated social responsibility. Pictured above at the awards reception at Balboa Park's Hall of Champions on 12/3/14.
FALSD in the Media

FALSD Past President Philippine Honorary Consul General Audie de Castro, Esq., was on KUSI news discussing how to help those affected by Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines. See the clip HERE.

FALSD Endorsement
FALSD endorses Todd F. Stevens, of Keeney Waite & Stevens, for California State Bar Board of Trustees, District 4 Representative. Learn more about the Board of Trustees HERE.
NFALA News
NFALA is a network of Filipino-American legal professionals with a mission of connecting Filipino-American legal professionals nationwide, promoting Filipino-American legal professionals and helping them advance their careers and supporting local Filipino-American bar associations and affiliates. To get NFALA updates, like NFALA's Facebook page, or follow NFALA on twitter: twitter.com/NFALA1.
2015 Annual Dinner

Save The Date! The Annual Dinner is January 29, 2015 at the Omni Hotel. FALSD & PALSD members who register by 12/31/14 receive a discounted member rate. Register HERE.

 Law Library Announcement

The San Diego Law Library has an opening for a new trustee to serve a three-year term on its governing board. See the announcement HERE.

Upcoming CLEs

December 9, 2014 

"Billing for Humans A Toolkit to Maximize Revenue and Eliminate Bias" presented by Amanda Allen, Esq., from noon to 1 pm at the downtown branch of the San Diego Law Library. 1 Hour Elimination of Bias Credit provided. Find out more and register HERE

 

December 10, 2014 

"While You Were Sleeping: Significant Developments in Ethics in 2011 - 2014"  presented by David Cameron Carr, Esq., from noon to 1 pm at the north county branch of the San Diego Law Library. 1 Hour Legal Ethics MCLE credit provided. Register HERE

Send Us Your News!
FALSD would like to recognize our member accomplishments and news. If you have a new position/promotion, received an award or spoken at an event, please e-mail falsd1@gmail.com. If you would like us to include notice of an upcoming event, speaking engagement or CLE, please send us a description, all sponsoring organizations and your contact information.  
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS 
Attorney Volunteers Needed For SDCBA Diversity Fellowship Program
Attorney volunteers are needed to review student applications for the Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP). The DFP provides first-year law students with paid employment opportunities to provide valuable learning opportunities with the goal of increasing diverse legal professionals. Volunteers are needed to review applications in February 2015 and to interview students at the SDCBA on Saturday, 2/28/15. Please contact Jeremy Evans at dfpdirector@sdcba.org for more information.
Victim Advocate Training - December 8, 2014
SAVE Legal Network of San Diego County is looking for 10 Filipino volunteers to support Filipina victims of domestic violence with translation and court accompaniment in family court or administrative hearings. Volunteers must attend one advocate training workshop, located at 2841 Highland Avenue, National City. The workshops will begin Monday, 12/8/14, and will be held every 2nd Monday of the month. Please contact Anne Bautista at abautista@access2jobs.org with any questions. See more details HERE.
Fil-Am Professional Holiday Mixer - December 9, 2014
Join local Fil-Am community groups for a Holiday Mixer on December 9, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., at Happy Sushi, located at 8379 Mira Mesa Blvd. FALSD is a co-sponsoring organization. The event is FREE to attend. Registration is required. Please click HERE to RSVP or find out more.
NAAAP Networking for a Cause Holiday Reception - December 10, 2014
The San Diego chapter of National Association for Asian American Professionals will have a holiday reception on 12/10/14 at Bluefin Sushi in La Jolla. The cost to attend is $15 (members) and $25 (non-members). All proceeds raised benefit Shakti Rising, a non-profit organization that helps women develop leadership skills.
Lawyers Club of San Diego Holiday Luncheon - December 11, 2014 
Lawyers Club of San Diego's monthly luncheon is Thursday, 12/11/14, at The Westin Emerald Plaza from noon to 1:15 p.m. Donations made at the luncheon support Lawyers Club's Fund for Justice which serves at-risk women and children in San Diego. This event is sponsored by Shustak & Partners PC
San Diego Law Library Open House - December 11, 2014 
The Law Library will have an open house on Thursday, 12/11/14, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Please register HERE.
FALSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Executive Officers
Melissa J. Deleon, President
Genevieve Suzuki, Vice President
Rommel Dizon, Secretary
Brandon Hamada, Treasurer

At Large Directors
Mark Cumba
Valerie Garcia Hong
Ariel A. Javier
Marty Lorenzo 
Jonah Toleno
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