It is with immense joy and excitement that we extend our warmest invitation to you for the South Asian Bar Association of San Diego’s Annual Gala on September 27, 2025. We are delighted to welcome you to what promises to be an extraordinary evening of celebration, connection, and community at the stunning Hira & Moti venue in San Marcos.

This year’s gala represents more than just an event – it’s a heartfelt gathering of San Diego’s most dynamic and diverse legal minds, coming together to honor our shared values, achievements, and the rich tapestry of our South Asian heritage. We have thoughtfully crafted an evening that celebrates not only our professional accomplishments but also the vibrant culture that binds us together.

We are honored to feature Professor Vikram Amar, the distinguished constitutional law scholar, as our keynote speaker, whose insights will undoubtedly inspire and enlighten us all. The evening will be filled with the warmth of authentic South Asian entertainment, music, and exquisite cuisine that will transport you to the heart of our cultural traditions.

Tickets are now live with special early bird pricing available for a limited time! We’ve created thoughtful pricing tiers to ensure accessibility for our entire legal family – including special rates for SABA-SD members, non-members, public service attorneys, judicial officers, and law students. Because we believe every member of our community deserves to be part of this celebration.

For those interested in sponsorship opportunities and becoming a partner in this celebration, we invite you to connect with our Co-President Pragya Sharma ([email protected]).

We cannot wait to welcome you with open arms!

Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Venue: Hira & Moti, San Marcos

The South Asian Bar Association of San Diego (“SABA-SD”) is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that includes legal professionals of South Asian-American descent as well as those interested in the issues affecting South Asian-Americans in the community.

SABA-SD strives to promote the professional and academic development of its members; increase the opportunities for South Asian-American legal professionals to participate in and lead civic and public affairs; support efforts to increase diversity in the legal profession; raise the community’s awareness of relevant legal issues affecting the interests South Asian-Americans; support public interest associations providing pro bono legal services and other grassroots community organizations serving the South Asian-American community; and serve as a resource and an advocate for both South Asian-American legal professionals and the South Asian-American community.

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Since August 2021, more than 75,000 Afghans fled the Taliban and resettled in the United States. Among these refugees are several judges and lawyers.

In 2022, SABA San Diego launched an Afghan Outreach Project designed to support these individuals in their efforts to make connections and find employment. In contrast to scholarship and fellowship projects that are currently being developed by other groups, we are focused on securing entry-level legal sector positions to provide a starting point for refugee-lawyers.