Revised March 2022
Joint Board Statement of Relationship and Shared Purpose
The San Diego Law Library is a special district government entity governed by an appointed volunteer Board of Trustees with complete oversight and authority for its budget, operations, staffing, and strategic planning. Our staff is led by the Director of Libraries, who plans policy, strategy and programming and guides the Board in its decision-making. The Board meets regularly every month. Visit our Board Meetings and Agenda Packets/Minutes pages for more information.
Carla DiMare, Esq., President
Law Office of Carla DiMare
Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024
Hon. Rachel Cano, Vice-President
Superior Court Judge
Term start date: April 1, 2020
Term end date: December 31, 2022
Hon. Desirèe Bruce-Lyle, Secretary
Superior Court Judge
Term start date: January 1, 2021
Term end date: December 31, 2023
Lorena Slomanson, Esq., Treasurer
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Term start date: January 1, 2020
Term end date: December 31, 2022
Hon. Maryann D’Addezio
Superior Court Judge
Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024
Mara Elliott, Esq.
San Diego City Attorney
Term start date: January 1, 2021
Term end date: December 31, 2023
Hon. David M. Gill
Superior Court Judge
Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024
Kimberly D. Howatt, Esq.
Partner, Gordon & Rees LLP
Term start date: March 15, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024
Hon. Julia Craig Kelety
Superior Court Judge
Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024
David Whelan, Assistant Secretary
Ex Officio, Director of Libraries
San Diego County Public Law Library