SAN DIEGO LEGAL SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible legal support community!

Your attention to detail, organization, and dedication keep everything running behind the scenes. Your impact on the legal community and your teams do not go unnoticed—thank you for all that you do to keep everything moving forward.

04/15/2026

Have you signed up for our next Member Meeting? There's still time to join us for our April Member meeting on Monday, April 27. Visit our site or scan the QR to reigster today!

Join us for our upcoming April Membership Meeting!

🗓 April 27, 2026
📍 Hybrid Event (In-Person at Singleton Schreiber + Zoom option)

Topic: Minor Compromises 101
🎤 Hosted by:
Carree Nahama, Esq., Founder & Owner of Nahama Law
Marjorie Smith, CFP, Marjorie Smith Settlement Planning

This session will provide valuable insight into handling minor compromises—don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals!

🔗 Register at sdlsa.org

We look forward to seeing you in person or online!

04/02/2026

Join us for our upcoming April Membership Meeting!

🗓 April 27, 2026
📍 Hybrid Event (In-Person at Singleton Schreiber + Zoom option)

Topic: Minor Compromises 101
🎤 Hosted by:
Carree Nahama, Esq., Founder & Owner of Nahama Law
Marjorie Smith, CFP, Marjorie Smith Settlement Planning

This session will provide valuable insight into handling minor compromises—don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals!

🔗 Register at sdlsa.org

We look forward to seeing you in person or online!

03/25/2026

Join us for our upcoming March Lunch & Learn!

🗓 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Topic: Calendaring: State v. Federal Court
Guest Speaker: Lynn Prescott, CCLS (Messing Adam & Jasmine)

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your calendaring skills and gain valuable insight into key differences between state and federal court procedures.

✅ Free for members
🔗 Register now at: sdlsa.org

We hope to see you there!

03/25/2026

We’re so grateful for our incredible members, vendors, and friends—thank you for your continued support and involvement!

Our Installation & Vendor Night was such a success. It was wonderful connecting with everyone, welcoming new members, and celebrating alongside our long-time community.

We’re excited to introduce our 2026–2027 Board—please join us in congratulating:
• President: Lisa Preciado, CCLS
• Vice President: Carla Clark, CCLS
• Governor/Executive Advisor: Yolanda Gollaz
• Secretary: Michelle Welch, CCLS
• Treasurer: Elizabeth “Liz” Adame, CCLS
• Parliamentarian: Diana Estabrook, PLS
• Directors: Elizabeth “Lizzy” Keller, Devin Veras, and Sydnie Montalvo

Looking forward to an amazing year ahead!

03/25/2026

03/16/2026

📣 Reminder, San Diego Legal Professionals! Join us for the March Membership Meeting!

🗳️ Nominations, Elections & Installation Night
🤝 Vendor Meet & Greet
🎁 Vendor Giveaways + Prizes

📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
📍 FEMX Quarters
⏰ Vendor Meet & Greet: 5:00 PM
⏰ Business Meeting: 6:00 PM
⏰ Elections & Installation: 6:30 PM

💼 Connect with fellow legal professionals, meet amazing vendors, and help elect the new board!

🍽️ $20 includes heavy appetizers, dessert & (2) drinks
🚗 $15 parking available next door

✨ Open to ALL legal professionals

🔗 Sign up today: www.sdlsa.org

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🗳️✨ Election & Vendor Night is coming—and we’re already excited for March! ✨🗳️

We’re planning ahead and can’t wait to bring everyone together for the SDLSA March 2026 Membership Meeting, featuring nominations, elections, installation of officers, and a fun Vendor Night.

🗓 Monday, March 23, 2026
📍 Mission Hills Venue | 1919 San Diego Ave.

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🍽️ 5:00 PM – Meet, Eat & Greet with Vendors
📋 6:00 PM – Business Meeting
🗳️ 6:30 PM – Elections & Installation

🎉 Vendor giveaways, prizes, networking & great food
✔️ Open to all legal professionals
💲 $20 includes appetizers, dessert & two drinks
🚗 $15 parking next door at the Holiday Inn

🔗 Sign up now at www.sdlsa.org

02/24/2026

We had such a fun night at our Tallow Lotion Workshop! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us — we loved spending the evening creating, learning, and connecting with you. We hope you’re enjoying your handmade creams and feel proud of what you made. We can’t wait to see you at our next event! 💛

02/19/2026

Last Friday of the month is approaching which means our next Lunch & Learn is almost here! Register today for February 27 where we dive into State vs. Federal Court Calendaring processes.

Join us on February 27 for SDLSA’s upcoming Lunch & Learn! 🥗📚

We’re thrilled to have Lynn Prescott, CCLS from Messing Adam & Jasmine speaking on Calendaring: State vs. Federal Court — sharing practical tips and key differences every legal professional should know.

✅ Free for members
✅ Great learning opportunity
✅ Easy to register — just visit our site or scan the QR code!

Save your seat today!

02/19/2026

Have you registered for our February Member Meeting? There's still time to sign up for this upcoming Monday, February 23 where we are reviewing all Federal Court 2026 Updates!

📢 You’re Invited! Federal Court’s Annual Updates – 2026

Join us for our February Membership Meeting hosted by the San Diego Legal Secretaries Association, featuring important federal court updates you won’t want to miss!

🗓 Monday, Feb 23, 2026
📍 Singleton Schreiber, San Diego (Free Parking!)
💻 Attend in person or online

🎤 Guest Speaker: Joe Diaz
CM/ECF Coordinator, U.S. Southern District Court

✨ Enjoy networking, food & drinks, and earn 1.0 MCLE + 1.0 CCLS credit.

💲 Members: $25 | Non-Members: $50
⏰ Meet & Greet starts at 5:30 PM

📌 Not a member? Join or renew today—we’d love to have you! Visit sdlsa.org or scan the QR to register.

02/18/2026

📢 Now Enrolling — SDLSA Legal Secretary Training Course 2026!

Looking to start a career in the legal field or sharpen your skills? This 10-week course covers essential law office procedures, calendaring, litigation basics, discovery, e-filing, and more.

🗓 February 26 – April 30, 2026
⏰ Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM
📍 Attend live in San Diego or via Zoom

Certificate awarded upon completion.

Perfect for beginners, legal secretaries, paralegals, and anyone interested in working in the legal profession.

Register today to reserve your seat!