September 24, 2025 Orientation

On the evening of September 24th, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court held its yearly orientation meeting at the RCBA’s Gabbert Gallery.  New and returning members enjoyed an informal social hour, just getting to know one another over light refreshments. 

Current President Gabriel “Gabe” White welcomed all members to the meeting and thanked the Inn’s past-president, Hon. Joshlynn Pulliam for her leadership during the 2024-2025 Program Year.

Gabe then introduced guest speaker and former Judicial Master, Hon. Kenneth Fernandez, who spoke about the Deegan Inn’s rich history and namesake founder. For additional information about Judge Deegan, please see here.

Gabe revealed the winning team for the 2024-2025 Program Year. Congratulations Team Vance for their presentation “Common Mental Health Issues.” The team is comprised of Hon. Matthew Forsse (Judicial Master), Chris Heikaus Weaver (Attorney Master), Matthew Kraus(Attorney Master), Diane Mar Wiesmann (Attorney Master), Malvina Ovanezova (Barrister), Bryan Owens Sahagun (Barrister), Alejandro Barraza (Associate), Maryann Briseno (Associate), Michael Geller (Associate), and Krystle White (Associate).

Gabe introduced this year’s theme, Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Stories and it was time for the judicial masters to pick their presentation date from a blind bag.

The meeting adjourned and team members from each team met to discuss their upcoming presentations.