Events
Real Property Networking Event – How to Buy a Home
November 14 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: University Club Atop Symphony Towers
750 B St Suite #3400, San Diego, CA 92101
When: November 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This program is brought to you by the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Law Section and New Lawyers Section.
Whether you’re hoping to buy your first home or simply want to understand creative ways to start your journey, this program will give you the clarity and strategies to begin with confidence.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to turn your paycheck into property and start building generational wealth today.
Program Details
Are you a junior lawyer eager to start building long-term wealth but unsure how to break into the expensive San Diego real estate market on a limited budget?
Whether you’re hoping to buy your first home or simply learn how to make your money work harder for you, this entertaining in-person program will give you the tools and strategies to get started with home ownership (even with little to no money down and creative down payment solutions) and connect you with the people that can make it happen — all while enjoying wine tasting, appetizers, good company, and amazing rooftop views from the exclusive University Club San Diego.
Key Takeaways
- Creative ways to enter the real estate market on a limited budget
- Reshaping the idea of homeownership to fit your lifestyle and goals
- Building equity and long-term wealth as a young professional
- Real-life examples from the panelists’ client successes and personal journeys
- Understanding your rights and responsibilities under a residential real estate purchase agreement
Keynote Speakers:
- Catherine Rollins – Award-winning Real Estate Agent
- Ronnie King – Branch Manager of the Elite Lending Team
Catherine Rollins – Award-winning Real Estate Agent
Catherine Rollins is a top 3% San Diego real estate agent with Compass, the region’s #1 brokerage. Catherine was recognized as the August 2025 Rising Star Award winner by San Diego Real Producers and was also nominated for San Diego Magazine’s prestigious Rising Star Award.
As a millennial homeowner herself, Catherine knows firsthand the challenges of breaking into an expensive market—and how owning that first property can open doors to future opportunities. She has successfully guided clients from all different paths to acquire close to $40M+ worth of properties — first-time buyers, young professionals, and investors. With her expertise in navigating competitive markets and creating strategies that fit unique situations, Catherine will share practical insights and real-world approaches for entering the real estate market and building wealth through property ownership.
Following the presentation, join a panel discussion with:
- Neil Kalin – Assistant General Counsel, California Association of Realtors
- Ronnie King – Branch Manager of the Elite Lending Team
- George Fatheree III – Real estate attorney and founder of Oro, which helps companies offer homeownership and housing wealth as employee benefits through employer-sponsored down payment assistance and resources and tools to save money and build wealth through housing
- Moderator: Senami Craft – CEO, Contractologie, Inc.
Registration Information
Appetizers and one drink ticket comes with each registration. Cash bar will be available on site.
| Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| CLA Member | $45 |
| Non-CLA Member | $60 |
| New Lawyers Section Member* | $25 |
*Lawyers practicing law for three years or less are invited to join the California Lawyers Association (CLA) for free.
Cancellations and refunds must be received in writing no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025 and are subject to a 10% service fee. Refunds will not be provided after November 12.
For program and registration information, please email ProgramRegistrations@calawyers.org or call 916-516-1757.
This event may be recorded. By attending this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and to any use, by the CLA, of your likeness, voice, and name in any and all media including social media. If you do not want your name or photo to be used, please let us know in advance. We cannot, however, honor requests to opt out of the use of your image or voice if you choose to ask a question during one of the event sessions.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.