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2021 - Chris Walton, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2020 President

Jan/Feb 2021                   Good-Bye 2020, Hello 2021
Mar/Apr 2021                   Building Community, Pursuing Justice
May/June 2021                   Nursing Compassion in Nursing Homes

2020 - Amy Martel, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2020 President

January 2020                   Intentional Acts of Kindness & Su Barry
February 2020                  Intentional Acts of Kindness & Jessica Pride
March 2020                      Intentional Acts of Kindness & Alysson Snow  
April 2020                        Intentional Acts of Kindness & Derek Wilson
May 2020                         Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
June/July 2020                 RESOLVE Law San Diego
August/September 2020    The Sky is Not the Limit: Meet Lori Mendez
October 2020                    Resilience and the Path to the Bench 
November 2020                 Srinivas ("Vas") Hanumadass
December 2020                 Julia Yoo

2019 - Maria Kelly, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2019 President

January 2019     Lawyers Getting Lattes: David S. Casey, Jr.
February 2019   Lawyers Getting Lattes: Theresa Bowen Hatch, Esq.
March 2019       Lawyers Getting Lattes: Stephen Estey
April 2019         Lawyers Getting Lattes: Justice Judith McConnell
May 2019          Lawyers Getting Lattes: Dave Fox
June/July 2019  Lawyers Getting Lattes: Janice F. Mulligan
Aug/Sept 2019   Lawyers Getting Lattes: John H. Gomez
October 2019     Lawyers Getting Lattes: Adam B. Levine
November 2019  Lawyers Getting Lattes: Jennifer Martinez & Michelle Schill
December 2019  Lawyers Getting Lattes: Jon R. Williams

2018 - Dana Grimes, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2018 President

January 2018       The Opioid Crisis: Big Pharma, Cartels, and the DEA
February 2018    San Francisco Pier Shooting and Murder Prosecutions in California
March 2018           Stock Fraud and Boiler Rooms in the Internet Age 
April 2018              People v. Washington, An Important Confrontation Case 
May 2018               2018 Firearms Policy and Caselaw
June/July 2018      Genetic Genealogy in Cold Cases
Aug/Sept 2018       U.S. v. Hernandez: Going to Trial and Losing Too Much
October 2018          Federal Political Corruption Cases After McDonnell
November 2018      Felony Murder
 

  2017 - Jim Iagmin, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2017 President

January 2017        Good Sailors
February 2017       Trial Lawyers as Environmental Stewards
March 2017           Trial Lawyers as Defenders of Workers' Rights 
April 2017             Judical Independence 
May 2017              Immigration Attorneys
June/July 2017       Criminal Defense 
Aug/Sept 2017       California State Bar
October 2017         Trial by Jury 
November 2017      Forced Arbitration
December 2017      Researching Gun Deaths

2016 - Brett Schreiber, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2016 President
January 2016        A Rose by any other Name Would Smell as Sweet
February 2016       Driverless Cars....The Road Ahead 
March 2016           When Honesty Really is the Best Policy 
April 2016             The Circus is Coming to Town
May 2016              The Injustice of Denying Compensation to the Innocent - Part I of II
June/July 2016       The Injustice of Denying Compensation to the Innocent - Part II of II
Aug/Sept 2016       The Big Move 
October 2016         Do. Or do not. There is no try. 
November 2016      Patients First, Privilege Second 
December 2016      Paying the Rent 

2015 - Timothy Blood, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2015 President
January 2015          Singing the California Blues 
February 2015        Of Storytelling, Advocacy & Image 
March 2015            What Keeps You up at Night?
April 2015              From the Ground Up 
May 2015               Practicing Law in Poetic Prose 
June/July 2015       On A Mission    
Aug/Sept 2015       The CASD Foundation - It's a Sure Bet!
October 2015         Doing Our Job Well
November 2015      Our Civil Jury System and Those Oily Democrats
December 2015      Choosing Our Destiny 

2014 - Raul Cadena, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2014 President
January 2014          Seeking Justice for All
February 2014        A Noble Profession 
March 2014            Rationing Justice 
April 2014              It's About Fairness
May 2014               Rewarding Hard Work 
June/July 2014        Protecting Patients 
Aug/Sept 2014        The Red Boudreau Trial Lawyer's Dinner 
October 2014          Leveling the Playing Field 
November 2014       Changing How We Do Things 
December 2014       It Was A Good Fight 

2013 - Rebecca Lack, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2013 President
January 2013          My Road to Becoming an Attorney 
February 2013        What if Love Were the Basis for All our Acts?
March 2013            The Benefits of Disappointment 
April 2013              The Many Awards of CASD 
May 2013               ... AND JUSTICE DAY FOR ALL 
June/July 2013        If Not for Lawyers 
Aug/Sept 2013        My Passion 
October 2013          Humor in the Law 
November 2013       Evidence 101
December 2013       With Deepest Gratitude 

2012 - John Gomez, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2012 President
January 2012          Becoming Apostles of Justice 
February 2012        Why We Do What We Do
March 2012            Taking on the Impossible Case 
April 2012              Looking In The Mirror And Not Blinking 
May 2012               Pitching In
June/July 2012        Living With Losing 
Aug/Sept 2012        Our Hero
October 2012          Mentors 
November 2012       Thank You
December 2012       Till We Meet Again 

2011 - Joel R. Bryant, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2011 President
January 2011          Make It Happen
February 2011        Liberty and Justice for All
March 2011            Make No Mistake About It - What Happens in Sacramento Does Not Stay in Sacramento
April 2011              Tort "Reform" Is Un-American
May 2011               CASD 2011 - Ensuring You Never Stand Alone
June/July 2011        It's a Wonderful life
Aug/Sept 2011        MICRA - An Unjust and Unconstitutional Law Founded on Myths and Fallacies
October 2011          Joel Bryant is Passionate About Community Involvement
November 2011       California Elders Need Us Now More Than Ever
December 2011       President's 2011 Recap and Thank You

2010 - Scott D. Levine, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2010 President
January 2010         The Ticket & The Journey
February 2010       Life's Gold Ticket
March 2010           Resolutions and Goals
April 2010             Get Organized and Get More Done
May 2010              The Battle - Why Do We Do This
June/July 2010      Depositions - The Joys of Asking People Questions
Aug/Sept 2010      The Business of Practicing Law
October 2010        Where Do We Go From Here?
November 2010     Choosing to Take Care of Yourself
December 2010     Don't Be Afraid to Pull the Trigger!

2009 - Wayne Alan Hughes, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2009 President
January 2009         48038
February 2009       CASD Owner's Manual
March 2009           Our New Court System
April 2009             Slogans
May 2009              What is an attorney?
June/July 2009      Trial Bar News: A Favorite Member Benefit
Aug/Sept 2009      The Benefit of Losses
October 2009        A Sizzling Fall Line-Up
November 2009     A Conversation with our President - Wayne Alan Hughes
December 2009     President's Thank You

2008 - Kenneth M. Sigelman, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2008 President
January 2008 Let's Get Busy!
February 2008 A Visit with Our President, Ken Sigelman
March 2008 Reflections on the Past 25 Years:  The Really Good and The Really Bad
April 2008 Let's Put the "Civil" Back in Civil Litigation
May 2008 Law Month - It's All About Justice for ALL
June/July 2008 Chamber of Horrors - Let's Get the Message Out
Aug/Sept 2008 CASD's Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame
October 2008 Federal Preemption - The Latest Assault on Consumer Rights
November 2008 Trial Bar News Completes 31st Year
December 2008 Thanks for Everything

2007 - Gayle M. Blatt, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2007 President

January 2007    What's Love Got to do With it?
February 2007  We are Professional Relationships Which Make Us Stronger
March 2007 CASD Shines Through Its Committees
April 2007 The Fragility of Being
May 2007 A True Community Event - Come Celebrate With Us!
June/July 2007 There is No Finish Line
Aug/Sept 2007 Heroes Among Us
October 2007 Never Stand Alone
November 2007 The Pursuit of Happiness
December 2007 A World of Thanks
 

2006 -      Richard A. Huver, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2006 President

January 2006    Time for a Little Quid Pro Quo
February 2006  You are Never Alone
March 2006 Saving the Third Branch of Government
April 2006 Memories of My First Time
May 2006 Silence is Not Always Golden
June/July 2006 CASD Salutes Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr.
Aug/Sept 2006 Politics - Not Just for the Rich and Famous
October 2006 Calling All Leaders
November 2006 Civil Litigation - an Oxymoron?
December 2006 My Final Thoughts -- Finally
 

 

2005 -      Robert J. Francavilla, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2005 President

January 2005    Don't Curb Your Enthusiam!
February 2005 Trial Lawyers Make Us All Proud
March 2005   CASD Members Really "Never Stand Alone"
April 2005   The Threat is Real
May 2005   Helping CASD Members is Time Well Spent
June / July 2005   "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow"
Aug. / Sept. 2005 The Unsung Heroes Of Our Profession
November 2005 New Members . . . New Energy . . . New Ideas
December 2005 "Farewell"

 

2004 - R. Christian Hulburt, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2004 President
January 2004  Diary of a Trial Lawyer
February 2004  We Are Called
March 2004  Who Is a Consumer Attorney?
April 2004  I'm Sorry, We're Closed Today
May 2004 The Four Agreements
June/July 2004 Epidemic
August 2004 The Politics of Law
October 2004 Protect the Vote
November 2004 DAVID S. CASEY, JR.: Civility. . . Integrity. . . Professionalism
December 2004 "If You Want Peace, Work for Justice"

2003 - L. Tracee Lorens, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2003 President
January 2003   2003 -- Year of the Member
February 2003   Resolutions for 2003
March 2003   CASD's Cornucopia of Member Benefits
April 2003  The Newest in the Member Benefits Lineup
May 2003   What You Can Do to Improve the Public Image
June 2003   Kudos and Thanks
August 2003   Say Goodbye to TBN . . . and Hello
October 2003   The Passing of a Giant
November 2003    Giving Thanks
December 2003   A Fond Farewell

2002 -    Benjamin C. Bunn, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2002 President

January 2002   Trial Lawyers Start Largest Pro Bono Effort Ever!
February 2002   Trial Lawyers Define Courage
March 2002   Talking To Jurors About The Value Of Life
April 2002   CASD: Strength In Numbers And Support For Our Members
May 2002   Past-Presidents' Reception: Learning From Our Founders
June/July 2002   "We Must Use The Civil Justice System To Fight For Our Rights!"
August 2002   A Letter To The Colossus Computer
October 2002   Trial Lawyers Save People
November 2002   My Wishes For The New Year
December 2002   A Great Team Of Leaders

2001 -     William Turley, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2001 President
March 2001   A Consumer Rights Dream
May 2001 The Bush-Cheney Assault On Consumer Rights Is Coming - The Fix Is In
June 2001   Judging The Judges

2000 -    Robert J. Trentacosta, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego 2000 President
January 2000   Justice For All
February 2000   Vote Yes On Proposition 30!
March 2000   Welcome To Our 900 Member Law Firm!
April 2000   United We Stand
May 2000   A Tribute To The Hon. H. Lee Sarokin  
June 2000   The Bond
August 2000   Beware! Vote Wisely!
October 2000   The Fall Lineup!
November 2000   CASD List Serve: Information, Empowerment & Opportunity
December 2000   The Last Full Measure Of Devotion

 

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