Justice 250 Celebrates Freedom & History Aboard the USS Midway
Join USD alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend early with an unforgettable evening on the bay aboard the USS Midway. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth and the foundational role of the U.S. Constitution.
Fast forward 250 years, Justice 250 celebrates the history of our nation, our judicial system, and its role in our democracy and the rule of law. There is no better setting to mark the occasion than on top of the Flight Deck of the USS Midway.
USD School of Law is proud to be an official Partner in Justice for this historic gathering. Representatives from USD's Legal Clinics will host a dedicated on-site booth to showcase USD's incredible work in expanding access to justice.
While most Americans think of July 4, 1776, as our date of independence, it was actually on July 2, 1776, that the Continental Congress declared our nation’s freedom from the King of Great Britain. This momentous vote set in motion the signing of the Declaration of Independence two days later and laid the groundwork for our U.S. Constitution.
Details
Thursday, July 2, 2026
5:00 p.m. | Gates Open and Guests Board the Midway
6:30 / 7:00 p.m. | Program on the Flight Deck
8:00 p.m. | Guests Invited to Tour the Museum (optional)
9:00 / 10:00 p.m. | Event Concludes
USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Cost
$10 per person, but it's basically free since every ticket includes a $10 food and beverage voucher to use on board during the event.
What to Expect
This unique, community-focused evening is the largest collaboration of its kind in the history of San Diego’s legal community.
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Exclusive After-Hours Access
Explore the historic Flight Deck and Hangar Deck of the USS Midway after the museum closes to the general public. -
Distinguished Speakers
Enjoy a powerful 1-hour program be on the Flight Deck featuring:-
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero
California Supreme Court -
Judge M. Margaret McKeown
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit -
Timothy Williams
President of the San Diego County Bar Association
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Important Attendance Notes
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Seating
All seating on the Flight Deck is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. -
Attire
This is a relaxed, community-focused gathering on a naval ship—not a formal gala. Dress comfortably for an evening on the water and wear closed-toe shoes.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the USD community, network with prominent members of the California judiciary aboard a living symbol of freedom.
About the School of Law
Each year, USD Law educates approximately 800 Juris Doctor and graduate law students from throughout the United States and around the world. The law school is best known for its offerings in the areas of business and corporate law, constitutional law, intellectual property, international and comparative law, public interest law and taxation.
USD School of Law is one of the 88 law schools elected to the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates. The law school’s faculty is a strong group of outstanding scholars and teachers with national and international reputations and currently ranks 34th nationally among U.S. law faculties in scholarly impact and 35th nationally in past-year faculty downloads on the Social Sciences Research Network (SSRN). The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Founded in 1954, the law school is part of the University of San Diego, a private, independent, Roman Catholic university chartered in 1949.