The Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter

Founded in 1920, the Federal Bar Association unites the bench and bar to advance the rule of law through education, leadership, and nonpartisan advocacy on public policy matters. There are 100 local chapters across the country and more than 17,000 members engaged in federal practice. We work in law firms, corporations, associations, and federal agencies and our members include around 2,300 federal judges and magistrates. The Inland Empire Chapter of The Federal Bar Association provides valuable resources in legal education, advocacy, and networking for legal practitioners in the Inland Empire and the Central District's Eastern Division.

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Federal Bar Association

Inland Empire Chapter

2026

Officers

President: Mitchell Suliman

President-Elect: Martin J. Cristopher Santos

Treasurer: Dustin Nirschl

Secretary: Chad Pennington

Board of Directors

Mario H. Alfaro*

Ruben Escalante*

Young Kim

Krystal Lyons*

Kay K. Otani*

Sean Peterson

Veronica Rivas Mittino*

Kristine Santos

Courtney N. Williams

Honorary Board Members

Hon. Jesus G. Bernal

Hon. David T. Bristow*

Hon. Sunshine S. Sykes

Hon. Sheri Pym*

Hon. Kenly Kiya Kato*

Hon. Angela Viramontes*

Roxanne Walker

*Past President

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Tue, Nov 10
Co-Sponsored w/ FBA-LA: How To Represent/Assist ICE Detainees With Civil Habeas Petitions
Signature Resolution
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Nov 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Signature Resolution, 633 W 5th St #1000, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Registration link: https://fbala.org/EventInfo.php?eID=210
Wed, Dec 09
The Defender of the Constitution Awards Luncheon
Riverside Convention Center
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Dec 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
Featuring keynote speaker Franita Tolson, Dean and Franklin Chair in Law at USC Gould School of Law, this distinguished luncheon honors practitioners and community members whose work champions our constitutional principles and protects our fundamental freedoms.
Date and time is TBD
Capitol Hill Day 2027
Location is TBD
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Date and time is TBD
Location is TBD
Capitol Hill Day (CHD) is the premier FBA advocacy event of the year. FBA leaders from across the country will meet with House and Senate offices to discuss important FBA legislative issues that impact the administration of justice and the federal courts.