Page 19 one of the very best I know, and I’m proud to call him a friend and mentor. Happy anniver- sary, Judge, and here’s to many more. (Continued from page 18) Celebrating 50Years on the Federal Bench About the FBA/OC The Federal Bar Association of Orange County (FBA/OC) is committed to meeting the needs of federal practitioners in Or- ange County, California by spon- soring important “Bench and Bar” events, CLE events and other social events. These events all focus on issues relevant to federal practitioners and provide an important bridge between the many federal judges in Orange County and the attorneys who practice before them. We encourage you to join the FBA/OC and benefit from this great and ongoing dialogue be- tween the local federal bench and bar. www.fbaoc.com *Mani Dabiri is the founder of Think Defense, a professional law corporation that defends people and businesses in white-collar cases, blue-collar cases, and business litigation. Please visit www.thinkdefense.com for more information. He served as the 62nd Law Clerk to Judge Real. Spring/Summer 2017