The Welsh Inn was founded in San Diego in 1983 by Judge William B. Enright, Judge Howard B. Turrentine, and attorneys William G. Bailey and Robert G. Steiner. This Inn, named the Louis M. Welsh Inn of the American Inns of Court, is the ninth Inn chartered in the nation. The first year of operation for the Welsh Inn was from the fall of 1984 through the spring of 1985. There are now approximately 300 Inns that have officially received charters from the American Inns of Court Foundation.
Judge Enright served as President for many years and was followed by Judge Rudi M. Brewster, Judge Marilyn L. Huff, Judge J. Richard Haden, Judge Ronald L. Styn, and current President, Judge Janis L. Sammartino. The Inn has assisted in the creation of three additional Inns in San Diego County and has won national awards for program excellence.