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CASD Committees
CASD is organized by committees of volunteers who serve to realize our collective goals and honor our commitments to consumers and our membership. To help CASD accomplish these goals, we encourage you to volunteer for one of the permanent committees listed to the left. Please remember that there are also opportunities to participate in various subcommittees and individual projects not listed here. You do not need to be a committee member to help with CASD activities. If you wish to volunteer, please call CASD at (619) 696-1166 or email us at bonnie@casd.org.
Our current committees are:
| Committee | Staff Liaison | Status |
| Awards |
Bonnie Benitez |
Currently NOT accepting new volunteers |
| Communications |
Geni Sapinoso |
Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Community Outreach | Ilima Eastwood | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Education | Ilima Eastwood | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Events | Ilima Eastwood | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Governmental Relations | Bonnie Benitez | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Membership | Geni Sapinoso | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Mentor | Geni Sapinoso | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Women's Caucus | Ilima Eastwood | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| New Lawyers Division | Geni Sapinoso | Currently accepting new volunteers |
| Law School Relations | Geni Sapinoso | Currently accepting new volunteers |
Community Outreach Committee - Give back to the San Diego community! The Outreach Committee plans and executes volunteer opportunities for CASD members to get more involved in serving the San Diego Community. Some previous projects/events have been a Habitat for Humanity build day, working at the San Diego Food Bank, the CASD Blood Drive, and others.
Education Committee - Help to shape the current educational programs and be involved in future programs. The Education Committee plans all CASD Webinars, Conferences, SeminarWeb programs, and Connects. Committee members brainstorm topics, recruit speakers, and help promote our educational programs.
Events Committee - Includes dinners, golf tournaments, happy hours, etc. The Events Committee assists staff by promoting all of our events, gathering donations for silent and live auctions, and recommending new venues for events. This committee also works to select a local charitable organization to fundraise for at our Trial Stars Dinner.
Governmental Relations Committee - Get connected with local legislators. The Governmental Relations Committee works closely with the CAOC political and legislative staff to build relationships with and help support issues and candidates important to San Diego trial lawyers.
Communications Committee - Help CASD reach members through social media and other channels. The Communications Committee meets regularly to further our Communications Plan by developing strategies and content for connecting with members and the larger community.
Membership Committee - The lifeblood of our organization is membership; help it stay strong, help it grow. The Membership Committee includes the Mentor Program and Law School Relations. The Committee works hard to recruit, welcome, orient, and engage CASD members.
New Lawyers Division - The NLD works to recruit, welcome, and engage lawyers practicing for 0-7 years.
Women's Caucus - The Women's Caucus supports and engages the growing contingent of Women Trial Lawyers in San Diego through unique programming and education, such as the Family Picnic, International Women's Day celebration, and Business of Law Symposium.
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