May 26, 2021 Meeting
On May 26, 2021, the members of the 2020-2021 program year met for the last time. Due to the lifting of restrictions on gatherings, this was the first meeting that was held in-person at the Canyon Crest Country Club. Hon. Eric Keen, President of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court, welcomed members to the final meeting of the year.
Judge Keen announced the recipients of the Terry Bridges Outstanding Attorney Award. The Terry D. Bridges Outstanding Attorney Award honors an attorney for his or her professional accomplishments and contributions to the legal community. The criteria for being nominated for this award is as follows:
The attorney exemplifies and demonstrates exceptional and superior legal and professional skills and conduct.
The attorney participates in programs improving the legal profession and system of justice.
The attorney gives back to the community-at-large.
The recipients of the award for the 2020-2021 program year are L. Alexandra Fong, Deputy County Counsel for the County of Riverside and Sophia Choi, Deputy District Attorney for the County of Riverside. After accepting the award, Ms. Fong and Ms. Choi made a few remarks.
The Terry Bridges Outstanding Attorney Award bestowed to Ms. Fong
The Terry Bridges Outstanding Attorney Award bestowed to Ms. Choi.
Judge Keen announced the recipient of The Leo A. Deegan Award for Outstanding Jurist. The award is given to a judicial officer for his or her professional accomplishments and contributions to the legal community.
The criteria for being nominated is as follows:
The jurist exemplifies and demonstrates exceptional and superior judicial conduct and demeanor.
The jurist participates in programs improving the legal profession and system of justice.
The jurist gives back to the community-at-large.
The recipient of The Leo A. Deegan Outstanding Jurist Award is the Hon. L. Jackson “Jack” Lucky IV, Riverside Superior Court.
The Leo A. Deegan Outstanding Jurist Award bestowed to Hon. Jack Lucky.
The three award winners, from left to right, are Sophia Choi, Hon. Jack Lucky, and L. Alexandra Fong
Judge Keen announced the winner of the Leo A. Deegan Award for Best Team Presentation for the 2020-2021 Program Year. Congratulations to Team Notorious RBG. The team consists of L. Alexandra Fong, Stefanie Field, Diane Mar Wiesmann, D.W. Duke, Jean-Simon Serrano, Joshlyn Pulliam, Danielle Linker and Jeremiah Raxter.
Congratulations Team The Notorious RBG. The perpetual award (trophy) will remain in the care and custody of Sherri Gomez, Administrator for the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.
Team Notorious RBG (from left to right): Jean-Simon Serrano, L. Alexandra Fong, Danielle Linker, Jeremiah Raxter, Stefanie Field (holding trophy) and Joshlyn Pulliam. Not pictured: Diane Mar Wiesmann and D.W. Duke
Corrected trophy which debuted in September 2021.
Judge Keen announced the winner of the elections for the open position on the board as Past President Sophia Choi will no longer be on the board as of June 30, 2021. Elections took place virtually, via Simply Voting, and results were tabulated. The winner is Goushia Farook of Bratton, Razo & Lord
Abram Feuerstein, President-Elect of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court, presented Judge Keen with an award for his service to the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court. A few parting gifts came with the award, including a miniature Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Congratulations to all award winners!
Pictured from left to right are Hon Eric Keen, Sophia Choi, Jack Lucky and L. Alexandra Fong
Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you for another great program year! Please don’t forget to apply for membership for the 2021-2022 Program Year by clicking this link.