San Diego, CA — August 20, 2024 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — The San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) is proud to announce its annual Judiciary Reception, which will take place on August 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM on the deck of the U.S.S. Midway. This year’s event will honor the life and legacy of the Honorable Judge Roy B. Cazares, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the Association and the community it served.
Each year, the SDLRLA gathers over 300 attendees, including lawyers, judges, and community leaders, to celebrate and acknowledge the trailblazers who have paved the way for progress within the legal field. This year, the Association is particularly proud to honor Judge Cazares, a founding member of SDLRLA, for his outstanding contributions to the organization and lifelong commitment to justice.
“For the past 15 years, we have proudly honored members of the judiciary, and I am pleased to announce that we will continue this tradition by honoring someone who holds a special place in the history of our Association,” said SDLRLA President Agustin Peña. “Judge Cazares was present at the inception of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association and shared a vision of what our organization could become. We will forever cherish his pivotal role in our community’s progress.”
About Judge Roy B. Cazares
In 1982, Judge Roy B. Cazares was appointed to the Superior Court by Governor Jerry Brown, where he served at the South Bay branch. Sadly, Judge Cazares passed away earlier this year, leaving behind a legacy as one of the founders of SDLRLA. His efforts, alongside his colleagues, have resulted in over 45 years of community impact, progress, and comprehensive representation within the legal field. You can learn more about Judge Cazares’ remarkable journey, from his early life in Shelltown to his distinguished career on the bench; you can read his whole life story here.
About Agustin Peña
Agustin Peña, raised in the City Heights community, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 2009 and his law degree from California Western School of Law in 2012. Agustin is currently a San Diego County Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Major Narcotics Division. In 2021, he was the only government attorney awarded the San Diego Business Journal’s “Leaders in Law” award, and in 2022, California Western School of Law’s “Adjunct Professor of the Year” for the L.L.M. program. Since 2014, Agustin has frequently trained law students, attorneys, judges, and law enforcement personnel from Latin America on successful investigative and prosecution techniques, as well as the rules of evidence and effective presentation of evidence in court proceedings.
About San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA)
SDLRLA is a nonpartisan organization founded to advance the Latino community through political activity and advocacy. The Association’s mission is to further the cause of equality, empowerment, and justice for Latino attorneys and the Latino community in San Diego County through dedicated service and advocacy.
Event Registration:
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