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

Carla DiMare, President
Law Office of Carla DiMare

Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024

Kimberly D. Howatt, Esq.

Kimberly D. Howatt, Vice-President
Corporate Counsel, California American Water

Term start date: March 15, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024

Lorena Slomanson, Esq.

Lorena Slomanson, Treasurer
Legal Aid Society of San Diego

Term start date: January 1, 2020
Term end date: December 31, 2022

Hon. Rachel Cano

Hon. Rachel Cano
Superior Court Judge

Term start date: April 1, 2020
Term end date: December 31, 2022

Mara Elliott, Esq.

Mara Elliott
San Diego City Attorney

Term start date: January 1, 2021
Term end date: December 31, 2023

Hon. David M. Gill

Hon. David M. Gill
Superior Court Judge

Term start date: January 1, 2022
Term end date: December 31, 2024

Hon. Euketa Oliver

Hon. Euketa Oliver
Superior Court Judge

Term start date: January 1, 2023
Term end date: December 31, 2023

Hon. David Berry

Hon. David Berry
Superior Court Judge

Term start date: May 1, 2023
Term end date: December 31, 2024

Hon. Lisa Rodriguez

Hon. Lisa Rodriguez
Superior Court Judge

Term start date: May 1, 2023
Term end date: December 31, 2024

David Whelan, Director - photo by Phil Brown

David Whelan, Assistant Secretary
Ex Officio, Director of Libraries

San Diego County Public Law Library