Richard Roemer-Warren Slaughter American Inn of Court Hosts Joint Meeting of the Inland Empire Chapters of the American Inns of Court

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Richard Roemer-Warren Slaughter American Inn of Court hosted the joint meeting of the Inland Empire Chapters of the American Inns of Court. Members from the Leo A. Deegan Inn, Hon. Joseph Campbell Inn, and Southwest Inn traveled to Indian Wells (the desert region of the Inland Empire) to meet with members of Richard Roemer-Warren Slaughter Inn and enjoy an interview of Hon. Barbara M.G. Lynn, President of the American Inns of Court.

Due to the unexpected traffic into the desert (2 accidents each on Interstate 10 and 60), many members of the other Inns were unable to attend as they were sitting in 4+ hours of traffic. Nevertheless, several members of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court persevered and took an alternate route.

The event began with appetizers and camaraderie as the Inn members were excited to finally have an in-person Joint Inn meeting after years of COVID-19 cancelations.

President-Elect Stefanie Field, Attorney Master Mary Reyna, Attorney Master Diana Renteria, and Associate Christopher Ortega attended the joint inn meeting on behalf of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.

Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court Members Attorney Master Diana Renteria with President-Elect (and Attorney Master) Stefanie Field. Photograph courtesy of Attorney Master Mary Reyna.

Meal options were braised short ribs, chicken and vegetarian.

After dinner, the keynote speaker, Hon. Barbara M.G. Lynn, President of the American Inns of Court spoke. The presentation was completed in an interview format.

Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court Board Member Christoffer Thomsen interviews Hon. Barbara M.G. Lynn, President of the American Inns of Court.

Judge Lynn was such a dynamic and interesting speaker. She discussed her law practice and her judicial career, while being the mother of two children.

As President of the American Inns of Court, Judge Lynn has a goal to create 100 new Inns during her two-year term. She served as the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, based in Dallas from 2016-2022.

Thank you to the Richard Roemer-Warren Slaughter American Inn of Court for hosting our first Joint Inn Meeting since 2020!