Deegan Inn of Court

Riverside, CA

Joint Inn Meeting - The Wisdom of Walt

February 23, 2024  /  Alexandra Fong

On the evening of Wednesday, February 21, 2024, The Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) hosted the Joint Inn Meeting of the Inland Empire Chapters of the American Inns of Court. Members from The Hon. Joseph Campbell Inn of Court (“Campbell Inn”), Southwest Inn of Court (“Southwest Inn”) and The Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court (“Slaughter-Roemer Inn”) met at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture - Riverside Art Museum (“The Cheech”) to celebrate the second Joint Inn Meeting that has occurred since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cheech. Photograph courtesy of L. Alexandra Fong, Emeritus member and Past President of The Deegan Inn.

Prior to dinner, guests enjoyed light cocktails, served by Lavish Cocktails of Pomona, CA. Drinks were sponsored by The Law Office of Dawn M. Saenz.

Guests were also able to tour The Cheech’s exhibits before and after dinner.

Abram Feuerstein, Past President of the Deegan Inn, prepares to swing a stick to break the piñata. Photograph courtesy of L. Alexandra Fong, Emeritus member and Past President of The Deegan Inn.

Members of the Deegan Inn: Gabriel White (Vice President), Mary Reyna, and Abram Feuerstein (Past President). Photograph courtesy of L. Alexandra Fong, Emeritus member and Past President of The Deegan Inn.

The dinner buffet was catered by Taste of The Town Catering and featured the following assortment of dishes:

  • Carved to order Cajun Rub Baron Of Beef AuJus served with creamed horseradish sauce;

  • Fresh chicken breast lightly flour dusted, flat grilled and finished with a white wine tarragon sauce;

  • Dried Cranberry Bacon & Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf;

  • Baby red rosemary potatoes;

  • Fresh sautéed vegetable medley with squash, zucchini, red pepper, red onions and baby carrots ;

  • Baby Fields of greens salad with Romaine lettuce, angel hair carrots, Julian red peppers, finally shredded purple cabbage, cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, homemade ciabatta croutons and herb vinaigrette dressing;

  • Assorted mini European desserts: mini eclairs, assorted French macarons, lemon bars, chocolate strawberries fondue, mini fruit tarts and red velvet cake pops.

Although the meal was buffet-style, servers were present to dish out the delectable delights to guests.

After guests were served and seated, Stefanie Field, President of the Deegan Inn, welcomed guests to the Joint Inn Meeting. She thanked the evening’s sponsors, JAMS, The Briseno Law Firm, Thompson & Colegate, and The Law Offices of Dawn Saenz for sponsoring the event. She also thanked the events committee for their assistance in planning the event. The events committee consists of Bryan Owens Sahagun, Jeremy Roark, Erica Alfaro, L. Alexandra Fong, Xinia Guerra, Danielle Linker, Michael Gouveia, and Vanessa Gomez.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Stefanie introduced Dr. Jeffrey Barnes, best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt. who provided an interesting discussion of the trials and tribulations endured by Walt Disney in his quest to open a movie studio and Disneyland.

Stefanie Field, President of the Deegan Inn, and Dr. Jeffrey Barnes. Photograph courtesy of L. Alexandra Fong, Emeritus member and Past President of The Deegan Inn.

At the conclusion of the presentation, the guests were able to view the exhibits throughout The Cheech.

Hon Les Murad (Administrative Law Judge with CAL-OSHA), Christopher Lockwood of Arias & Lockwood, and Timothy Ewanyshyn of La Quinta Law Group. Hon. Murad and Mr. Lockwood are members of The Campbell Inn. Mr. Ewanyshyn is a member of the Slaughter-Roemer Inn and President of the Desert Bar Association. Photograph courtesy of L. Alexandra Fong, Emeritus Member and Past President of The Deegan Inn.

Linda Carbajal (Southwest Inn of Court), Hannah Tavill (Hon. Joseph Campbell Inn of Court), and Hon. Gregory Tavill (San Bernardino Superior Court)

Guests were also able to purchase one or both of Dr. Barnes’ books.

Photograph courtesy of The Wisdom of Walt.

The Joint Inn Meeting was a success! Hope to see all of you at next year’s Joint Inn Meeting!

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