Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego is thrilled to host the 7th Annual Pinay Powerhouse Conference on March 22-24, 2024! 

In 2016, Pinay Powerhouse founders Christine Start, Mari Bandoma Callado, Lorna Garcia De Guzman, Vanessa ICandelaria, and Jennifer Sta. Ana envisioned a women’s conference focused on empowering Filipina attorneys and aspiring attorneys as leaders in the law. The founders’ vision came to fruition in 2017 with the Inaugural Pinay Powerhouse Conference hosted by the Filipino Bar of Northern California in San Francisco, California, and each conference has expanded on this vision.

FALSD is excited to continue this tradition. This year's conference theme is Sun, Sand, & Sampaguita. Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines and means “promises,” from the phrase sumpa kita. Our conference theme honors the promises we make to the community and our profession, as well as the promises we make to and keep for ourselves.

The conference will feature prominent speakers on topics of thriving in traditionally white male-dominated industries, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. Additionally, we will be hosting a Friday evening welcome event, as well as other social events throughout the weekend, showcasing some of our favorite San Diego spots.

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego in March!