Registration is open for the 2019 Bernard E. Witkin, Esq., Award Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at Tom Ham's Lighthouse, October 17th, 2019. The Witkin Award Ceremony celebrates members of the legal community and their good works. Monies raised through this event are used for the benefit of the San Diego Law Library. Register Today

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Did you know? California has the largest population of Native Americans of any other state and San Diego County has the most Indian reservations in the U.S. Each year we give special focus to an area of law intrinsic to the fabric of San Diego county's culture, history, and modern day life. This year we focus on Tribal Law and the sometimes complex relationship among federal, state, and tribal laws. Learn more!

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