The San Diego Law Library is pleased to announce the Executive Board for 2019: President: Mara W. Elliott, San Diego City Attorney Vice-President: The Honorable Joseph P. Brannigan, San Diego Superior Court Treasure: Lorena Slomanson, Director of Development for Legal Aid Society of San Diego Secretary: Jeffrey Cawdrey, Esq. Partner; Gordon & Rees LLP  …

Our popular Know the Law series is back for Spring 2019! Join us this Thursday, February 28, at 6:00 PM, for our first discussion which is about the law of Trusts and Estates.   This lecture series will provide a basic level of knowledge on a variety of legal topics including a short Q &A…

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Downtown MCLE: 1 hour General Participatory MCLE credit Register: online Cost: $25   About the Program: This seminar, How to Hire a Forensic Expert, introduces legal professionals to methods for interviewing a prospective document examiner or other expert witness. You will learn how to…

The 2019 tax season has begun. There are many resources available to answer your questions as you prepare your tax returns.   First, the Law Library has a tax law research guide. It includes links to many IRS and California Franchise Tax Board resources, as well as descriptions of helpful databases and books in the…

February is National African-American History Month. It is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans and acknowledge the struggles for equal rights in U.S. history. This year’s theme, “Black Migrations,” emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities.   The 2019 theme focuses mainly on…

Our popular Know the Law series is back for Spring 2019! Know the Law classes are held Thursday nights at the Vista branch of the San Diego County Library, starting at 6pm. Each session is 60-90 minutes long. The classes cover legal topics that you are likely to encounter in your daily life. This multiple…

This month we are highlighting the right of privacy and data protection laws. Privacy in the workplace can be quite confusing. What does your employer have a right to and where does an employee’s privacy end?   A notable book on the topic is the latest edition of Privacy in Employment Law. The book provides…

Do you have a legal claim valued at less than $10,000? Have you thought about filing in San Diego’s Small Claims Court? Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the San Diego Law Library have a clinic at the Downtown Law Library that can help you!   Small Claims Clinic The clinic provides free limited legal…

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Downtown MCLE: 1 hour General Participatory MCLE credit Register: online Cost: $25   About the Program: This seminar introduces legal professionals to methods for interviewing a prospective document examiner or other expert witness. You will learn how to properly vet your prospective expert and…

We felt the love at the Law Library Thursday night at our 7th Annual Open House. Live music, beautiful decorations, games, prizes, valentine photo-ops, and lots of food and drink were enjoyed by all. Our love theme is based on our belief that the Law Library is the heart of the legal community and our…