Team Britney Spears presents The Music of Britney Spears: Before, During and After the Conservatorship Battle
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Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
October 26, 2022 Dinner Meeting and Team Presentation
President Hon. Jennifer “Jen” Gerard began the meeting by welcoming all Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (Deegan Inn) members to the meeting, which was held indoors at the Canyon Crest Country Club. President Gerard called upon all new members to stand up and introduce themselves to all members. After a few announcements, the team presentation began.
President Gerard called upon Hon. Eric Keen, Judicial Master of Team “The Influencers” to begin the presentation on “Music’s Influence on Society.” Team “The Influencers” consists of Hon. Eric Keen (Judicial Master), Stefanie Field (Attorney Master), Elisabeth Lord (Attorney Master), Marlene Allen Murray (Attorney Master), Erica Alfaro (Associate), Mary Brisero (Associate), and Shane Duncombe (Associate). Audience members were invited to the Grammys.
Each sub-team of two members presented three songs to the Deegan Inn members and explained each song’s significance in history. The first three songs were ones that promote equality: Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”, Pete Seeger’s “We Shall Overcome”, and Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way.” Samples of each of the songs were played for Deegan Inn members.
The second set of three songs were ones that promote social activism: NWA’s “Fck tha Police”, Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop” and J. Cole’s “Be Free.” Samples of each of the songs were played for Deegan Inn members.
The final three songs were those that incite violence: Judas Priest’s “Better by You, Better than Me”, Ozzy Osbourne’s “Suicide Solution”, and Tupac Shakur’s “Soulja’s Story.” Samples of each of the songs were played for Deegan Inn members. It should be noted that Osbourn'e’s song comes with a warning about containing lyrics relating to self-harm.
During each intermission, Hon. Eric Keen regaled the audience with lawyer jokes, some bad and some good.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Inn members were invited to score the presentation, from a ranking of 1 (worst) to 5 (best). The team and winning presentation will be announced at the September 2023 Orientation Meeting.
Team Keen presents Music's Influence On Society
Please see the flyer below for details.
The deadline to RSVP has passed.
September 28, 2022 Orientation
On September 28, 2022, the orientation meeting of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court’s 2021-2022 program year was held at the John Gabbert Gallery of the Riverside County Bar Association Building. President Hon. Jennifer “Jen” Gerard welcomed new members to the Inn and gave them a brief history of the Inn during the New Member Orientation.
The general orientation meeting was held. President Gerard regaled the members with his acerbic wit and humor. All members were introduced to the Board members for the 2022-2023 program year.
Former Inn President and Emeritus member, the Hon. Carol Codrington (2015-2016) provided the audience with a brief history of the Inn.
President Gerard announced the winning team presentation for the 2021-2022 program year. Congratulations to Team Jackie Robinson, whose team members are L. Alexandra Fong (Attorney Master), Richard Majchzrak (Attorney Master), Mary Reyna (Attorney Master), Jean-Simon Serrano (Barrister), Gabriel White (Barrister), Keith Fredric Willis (Barrister), Erica Alfaro (Associate) and Dawn Saenz (Associate). Ms. Fong, an Emeritus member, was on hand to accept the trophy and thank the members of her team.
Trophy name plaque identifying award winners.
President Gerard announced the theme for the 2022-2023 program year: Music and the Law. Teams are given wide latitude to pick their team name and title of their presentation, but must provide it to the Board by October 20, 2022. President Gerard called on each Master of the Bench (Judicial Master) to choose presentation dates. The following dates were chosen:
October 26, 2022: Team led by Hon. Eric Keen;
December 7, 2022: Team led by Hon. Irma Asberry;
January 24, 2023: Team led by Hon. John Vineyard;
March 22, 2023: Team led by Hon. Mona Nemat;
April 26, 2023: Team led by Hon. Joshlyn Pulliam and Hon. Carol Greene;
May 24, 2023: Community Service Team led by Hon. Randall Stamen.
Various “records” were on the tables.
President Gerard reminded the members that team presentations are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month and that February was reserved for a Joint Inn meeting with the other Inland Empire chapters of the American Inns of Court.
The meeting concluded shortly thereafter with each team gathering to discuss potential team names and titles.
Five Inn Members Installed as Officers of the Riverside County Bar Association
Five members of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court were installed as officers of the Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA) on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The installation ceremony was held in the Music Room of The Mission Inn.
The five Inn members installed are as follows:
Kelly Moran, President-Elect of RCBA;
Megan Demshki, Chief Financial Officer;
Elisabeth Lord, Secretary of RCBA;
Erica Alfaro, Director-at-Large of RCBA (2nd year); and
Goushia Farook, Director-at-Large of RCBA (2nd year).
In addition, one former Inn member (Neil Okazaki) was installed as Past President of RCBA. Congratulations to all!
Erica Alfaro to be honored by Inland Counties Legal Services
Erica Alfaro, associate member, will be recognized as a Leader for Justice by Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) at its upcoming Advocates for Justice Celebration.
ICLS works to close the justice gap for people with limited incomes, disabilities, or are age 60 or over. The Justice Gap is the difference between the legal needs of people and the resources needed to meet those needs.
The Advocates for Justice Celebration will be held on October 20, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Art Museum, located at 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, California.
Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court Achieves Platinum Status for the 2021-2022 program year
For the fourth consecutive program year, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court achieved Platinum Status in the 2021-2022 program year.
Platinum Status recognizes “outstanding efforts in effective administration, communications, program development, mentoring, community outreach, and participation in the American Inns of Court movement.” Congratulations to the Board and all our members for the 2021-2022 program year!
Letter to President Abram S. Feuerstein (2021-2022) regarding achievement.
Congratulations to Joshlyn Pulliam and Mona Nemat
The Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court would like to congratulate two of its members for their appointments as judges of the Riverside Superior Court!
Joshlyn R. Pulliam
Joshlyn R. Pulliam, 44, of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside Superior Court. She has served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office since 2007. Pulliam was a Paralegal Instructor at ICDC College in 2007. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California School of Law. Pulliam fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David M. Chapman. She is a Democrat.
On July 1, 2022, Ms. Pulliam was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Riverside Superior Court. On July 5, 2022, Ms. Pulliam was sworn in as a Judge of the Riverside Superior Court.
During the 2021-2022 Program Year, Ms. Pulliam was a Barrister in the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.
Mona Nemat
Mona M. Nemat, 46, of Corona has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Nemat has been a Partner at Best Best & Krieger since 2022. She was a Shareholder at the Law Office of Brissman & Nemat from 2013 to 2022 and a Partner at Best Best & Krieger from 2007 to 2013. Nemat was an Associate at McCormick Kidman & Behrens LLP from 2004 to 2007. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Roger A. Luebs. Nemat is a Democrat.
During the 2021-2022 Program Year, Ms. Nemat was an Attorney Master in the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.
2022 - 2023 Board Members Take Office
On July 1, 2022, the 2022-2023 Board Members of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court officially took office. The Board is comprised as follows:
President: Hon. Jennifer Gerard
President-Elect: Stefanie Field
Vice President: Hon. Joshlyn Pulliam
Secretary-Treasurer: Gabriel White
Financial Secretary: Hon. Irma Asberry
Members-At-Large: Kiki Manti Engel, Hon. Randall Stamen, Goushia Farook, Michelanne Hrubic
Past President: Abram Feuerstein
May 25, 2022 Dinner Meeting and Team Presentation
President Abram “Abe” Feuerstein began the meeting by welcoming all Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (Deegan Inn) members to the meeting, which was held indoors at the Marriot Hotel (Convention Center) in Riverside, CA. All members are welcome to attend in person or virtually.
Abe introduced members to Caryn Worcester, American Inn of Court’s Director of Chapter Relations, was a guest of the Deegan Inn. Caryn announced that the Deegan Inn achieved Platinum Status for the 2021-2022 program year. Congratulations to the Board of Directors for maintaining Platinum Status, which was first achieved in the 2018-2019 program year.
Abe introduced L. Alexandra Fong, past president, who announced the recipient of the Leo A. Deegan Outstanding Jurist Award, Hon. Craig Riemer. Alexandra gave a short biography of Judge Riemer’s many accomplishments. Judge Riemer gave an inspiring speech, thanking the membership and the Board for this award. Congratulations Judge Riemer!
Hon. Craig Riemer, Judge of the Riverside Superior Court (2003-present)
Abe introduced Board member, Joshlynn Pulliam, who announced the recipient of the Terry D. Bridges Outstanding Attorney Award, Richard Quintino, a deputy public defender for the County of Riverside. Mr. Quintino gave an inspiring speech, recounting his early days as an attorney and recalled a quote from the dean of his law school “You are only as good as your case and your client. You are only as good as your reputation.” Congratulations Richard!
Richard Quintino, Deputy Public Defender for the County of Riverside
Abe announced the recipient of the Biddle Book Award, Matthew Forsse. Matthew is a solo practitioner, practicing in the field of family law. Abe presented Matthew with the book “American Speeches: From Abraham Lincoln to Bill Clinton” and a gift card to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Congratulations Matthew!
Matthew Forsse, Attorney-at-Law
Award Winners: Hon. Craig Riemer, Richard Quintino, and Matthew Forsse (L-R)
Abe announced that the Board of Directors for the Deegan Inn voted to award Emeritus Status to L. Alexandra Fong, a past president of the Deegan Inn, for her long and distinguished service to the Inn. Alexandra joins only 18 other attorneys and judges (including the founders of the Deegan Inn) as an Emeritus member. Congratulations Alexandra!
Elections for an open position on the Board of Directors took place. Five members of the Deegan Inn were running for one open attorney position: Erica Alfaro, Michelanne Hrubic, Jeremy Roark, Dawn Saenz, and Daniel Shahidzadeh. The two attorneys who were present for the meeting, Erica and Michelanne, introduced themselves to the members and explained why they were running for the position. Hon. Irma Asberry accepted the open judicial position on the Board of Directors. Members are encouraged to cast their votes and provide them to the Administrator, Sherri Gomez, before the end of the evening so the votes could be tallied and the winner announced tonight!
Team Ricky Fowler, the Deegan Inn of Court’s Community Service team, presented on the community service activities that the team participated in. Team Ricky Fowler consists of Attorney Master Diana Renteria, Barrister Kristine Borgia, Barrister Aaron Chandler, Barrister Kimberly Prendergast, Associate Goushia Farook, Associate Danielle Linker, Associate Christopher Ortega, Associate Malvina Ovanezova, Associate Jeremiah Raxter, and Associate Bryan O. Sahagun.
These activities included:
Coaching the Mock Trial Team of Notre Dame High School (2021-2022), who ultimately won the championship for Riverside County and placed fourth at the state championships. Over 3000 schools competed throughout the state and, at the state finals, the winning teams from 36 counties presented People v. Cobey, the trial of Jamie Cobey, a horticulturist living in the community of Burnsley, California, a semi-rural town in the high desert, who is charged with the homicide of a neighbor;
Participating as Elves (Money, Shopping, Wrapping, and Delivery) for Riverside County Bar Foundation’s (Foundation) Elves Program in December 2021;
Speaking at a conference with UC Riverside students interested in a career in the legal field;
Packing food at Riverside Food Co-Op, which is a member owner grocer and brings members the best of Riverside’s local food, and saves them an early morning trip to the farmers' market;
Volunteering with Riverside Legal Aid to provide legal services to indigent clients;
Organizing a clothing drive and making meals for those in need at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverside;
Volunteering with Under Patrick’s Wings, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community and providing support to families that are grieving the loss of a child. The organization provides memory boxes, meals, and aid to those families;
Volunteering with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association to provide legal services to indigent clients;
Volunteering with Girls on the Run Riverside, which inspires ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life;
Speaking at a Youth Empowerment Summit in May 2022;
Participating in the May 2022 “All Aboard the Orient Express” fundraiser for Project Graduate, which included volunteering to set up the event and donating a gift basket to be auctioned off during the silent auction. One member of the community service team, Jeremiah Raxter, also donated three estate plans which were auctioned off and raised half the amount that was earned from the silent auction!
Jeremiah Raxter, Diana Renteria, and Kristine Borgia, shopping for needy families as part of The Elves Program, a program of Riverside County Bar Foundation, Inc.
Kristine and her family shopping for gifts as part of The Elves Program.
Making meals for individuals at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverside, CA.
Kristine and two members of the Deegan Inn of Court coach the champions of the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition, Notre Dame High School!
Packing memory boxes for Under Patrick’s Wings
Girls on the Run Riverside
Team Ricky Fowler donated a basket to the Project Graduate fundraiser, held on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Three of its team members, Goushia, Danielle, and Christina also volunteered to assist in the set-up for the fundraiser.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Inn members were invited to score the presentation, from a ranking of 1 (worst) to 5 (best). The team and winning presentation will be announced at the September 2022 Orientation Meeting.
At the end of the evening, Abe announced the winner of the Board election. Congratulations to Michelanne Hrubic!
May 24, 2022 Chambers Chat
On May 24, 2022, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) held a Criminal Law Chambers Chat. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Chambers Chat was held virtually.
Guests for the Chambers Chat included judicial officers from Riverside Superior Court: Assistant Presiding Judge, the Hon. Judith Clark, Hon. Mark Singerton, Hon. Valerie Navarro, Hon. Russell “Rusty” Moore and Hon. Eric Isaac (Commissioner). Hon. Randall Stamen, a Judicial Master and Board Member of the Deegan Inn, moderated the discussion.
The judges spoke about their assignments in each of the divisions of Riverside Superior Court, from the Hall of Justice in Downtown Riverside, Southwest Justice Center (Murrieta), Banning Justice Center, Larson Justice Center (Indio) and Blythe. Requests for continuances, brought at the 11th hour, were also discussed.
April 27, 2022 Dinner Meeting and Team Presentation
President Abram “Abe” Feuerstein began the meeting by welcoming all Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (Deegan Inn) members to the meeting, which was held indoors at the Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, CA. All members are welcome to attend in person or virtually.
Candidates for Riverside Superior Court were invited as special guests of the Deegan Inn. Joshlynn Pulliam introduced them to the Deegan Inn. Present for the meeting were (in alphabetical order): Amy Barajas, Laura Garcia, Eric Isaac, Jay Kiel, Kristi Kirk, Natalie Lough, Franciso Navarro, Jason Stone, Richard Swanson, and Christopher Whelton. Newly appointed judge, the Hon. Valerie Navarro, was also present at the meeting.
Abe reminded the Inn members that the Deegan Inn was celebrating its 30th Anniversary this month. Hon. Sharon Waters (Ret) and Jim Heiting, two founding members of the Deegan Inn, provided their fond memories of the early days of the Deegan Inn.
Sharon Waters, Co-Founder of the Deegan Inn and President from 1992-1994.
James “Jim” Otto Heiting, Jr., Co-Founder of the Deegan Inn
Diana Renteria, Team Leader of Team Ricky Fowler, the Deegan Inn’s Community Service Team for the 2021-2022 Program Year, discussed the Ruck Challenge 10K, which will be held on May 21, 2022 at Fairmount Park in Riverside, California. Additional information can be found here.
L. Alexandra Fong, Team Leader of Team Jackie Robinson and Chair of the Project Graduate Steering Committee of Riverside County Bar Foundation, Inc. discussed Project Graduate’s upcoming fundraiser, which will be held on May 12, 2022 at Riverside Community Players Theatre, located at 4026 14th Street, Riverside, California. There are limited tickets available to the social ($40) and social + theatre performance (combo ticket is $50). There are more tickets available for the theatrical performance ($20). Additional information can be found here and here.
Hon. Sharon Waters and Jim Heiting were invited to blow out the candles (with a fan) on the two cakes created for the 30th Anniversary of the Deegan Inn. Past Deegan Inn Presidents L. Alexandra Fong, Hon. Eric Keen, Sophia Choi and current President Abe Feuerstein joined them.
Happy 30th Anniversary to the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court
Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court celebrates 30 years!
Are you ready to blow out some candles?
Get ready to blow out the candles (with a fan!)
Team Kawhi Leonard presented on “Sports and the Law: 5 Points Podcast.” Team Kawhi Leonard consists of Judicial Master Hon. Jennifer Gerard, Attorney Master Jeb Brown, Attorney Master Angela Viramontes, Barrister Matthew Kraus, Barrister Dani Mouri, Barrister Joshlynn Pulliam, Associate Maryann Briseno, Associate Michelanne Hrubic, and Associate Kiki Manti Engel.
The presentation, which was done via video, began with a biography of the team’s namesake, provided by Jennifer. Two team members interviewed MeidasTouch founder and civil rights lawyer, Ben Meiselas, who is a co-host of the podcast “Legal AF.” They discussed many interesting topics related to athletes around the world.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Inn members were invited to score the presentation, from a ranking of 1 (worst) to 5 (best). The team and winning presentation will be announced at the September 2022 Orientation Meeting.
Meet the Candidates for Riverside County Superior Court Judge
The Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court Board of Directors has invited the candidates for Riverside County Superior Court Judges to attend the April 27, 2022 meeting. We anticipate seven (7) candidates attending the presentation.
Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Picture Credit to Vectreezy
On April 3, 1992, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) was issued Organizational Charter No. 166 by the American Inns of Court. The Deegan Inn became the second Inn from the Inland Empire chartered by the American Inns of Court and the first in Riverside County.
As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Deegan Inn, the Board of Directors of the Deegan Inn wish to thank all of its members, past and present, for the success of our Inn.
Team Jackie Robinson presents "Sports and the Law: Representing the Professional Athlete"
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) held its monthly meeting. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID and its different strains, the Board of Directors for the Deegan Inn decided to hold the meeting virtually, via Zoom, and all Inn members were provided the details to log-in.
The meeting began with announcements by Abram Feuerstein, President of the Deegan Inn. Abe thanked the Inn members for being present via Zoom and introduced himself to guests during this night’s “Open House” for prospective members. He informed the members that April’s meeting will be held live at the Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, California.
L. Alexandra Fong, former President of the Deegan Inn (2018-2019) reminded attendees of the May 12, 2022 fundraiser for Project Graduate, “All Aboard the Orient Express.” The event will be held at the Riverside Community Players Theatre, located at 4026 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Additional details were provided as well as a copy of the flyer requesting patronages and silent auction items.
Ms. Fong also announced that tickets for the “All Aboard the Orient Express” social were also available for sale and provided a copy of the flyer.
Ms. Fong also discussed the importance of Project Graduate to the community. Project Graduate is a collaboration between Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA) via its charitable foundation Riverside County Bar Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”), Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and the Riverside Superior Court (“Court.”)
RCBA provides and trains members to become educational representatives of foster youth (serviced by DPSS) who are struggling in high school. Each month, the Court holds an educational calendar to meet with the Project Graduate participants and their educational calendars to review their status in school and see what the foster students need in order to graduate from high school with a plan for a successful future. Incentives are provided to the students when they improve their grades, participate in extracurricular activities, etc. Such incentives are made possible by the fundraisers held by the Foundation and the donations of its members.
After additional announcements were made, the presentation began.
Attorney Master L. Alexandra Fong, leader of Team Jackie Robinson, reminded each audience member to take out their gift boxes, containing peanuts and Cracker Jack. Ms. Fong introduced each of the team members. Team Jackie Robinson consists of Attorney Master L. Alexandra Fong, Attorney Master Richard Majchrzak, Attorney Master Mary Reyna, Barrister Jean-Simon Serrano, Barrister Gabriel White, Barrister Keith Fredric Willis, Associate Erica Alfaro and Associate Dawn Saenz. Each team member provided an interesting fact about themselves, relating to sports. Each team member wore a Dodgers baseball jersey or shirt embroidered with the number “42” and Jackie Robinson’s name on the back and had a black and white photograph of Ebbets Field in New York as their Zoom background.
A short intermission occurred, at which time “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” performed by Carly Simon was played. Footage from a Dodgers vs. Braves baseball game was shown.
Gabriel provided a riveting biography of Jackie Robinson, set against footage of Jackie Robinson throughout the years.
Alexandra introduced a panelist of speakers: former professional athlete and current Deegan Inn member Aaron Chandler, Motocross sports agent and attorney Steve Aldaco, and California Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (2018) Stan Morrison. Aaron and Steve were present “live” via Zoom, while Stan’s interview was pre-taped.
Erica provided an interesting biography of Aaron Chandler, accompanied by photos of Aaron in his professional soccer (football in Europe) days. Aaron answered questions from Alexandra, Richard, and the audience of Inn Members and guests. The questions included, but are not limited to, the reasons for Aaron choice of agent in the U.S., why he changed agents when he played in Europe, what services his agent provided, and the reasons he gave up playing professional soccer.
Photograph courtesy of University of San Francisco, circa 2004.
Jean provided a fascinating biography of Steve Aldaco and his sports management agency, Aldaco Management Group, based in Temecula, California. Steve answered questions from Keith, Erica, and the audience. The questions included, but were not limited to, who Steve represented, how he helped his clients, what services he provided to his clients, and ethical considerations relating to poaching clients.
Steve Aldaco, Esq.
Mary provided a gripping biography of Stan Morrison. Stan was interviewed by Dawn and this segment of the presentation was pre-taped due to Stan’s unavailability to attend in person.
Stan Morrison, picture credit to La Sierra University
The presentation concluded with a video of Vin Scully, the voice of Dodgers baseball, explaining why the number “42” was important.
Before the night was over, Dawn drew a winner of this Jackie Robinson trading card.
Jackie Robinson Trading card donated by Dawn Saenz, Esq.
Congratulations to Kelly Moran for winning the trading card!
Video of the presentation Sports and the Law: Representing the Professional Athlete
Team members are invited to send Executive Administrator Sherri Gomez their vote (1 to 5) for the presentation. The winning team for Best Team Presentation will be announced at the September 2022 Orientation.
March 10, 2022 Appellate Law Chambers Chat
On March 10, 2022, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) held an Appellate Law Chambers Chat. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Chambers Chat was held virtually.
Guests included Associate Justice Richard T. Fields and Associate Justice Michael Raphael, both of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two. Justice Fields is a former president of the Deegan Inn (2000-2002).
Associate Justices Fields and Raphael were joined by Jordan Ray, a senior appellate attorney working for Associate Justice Marsha Slough, of the same court, and Gabriel White, a Deegan Inn Board member and a senior appellate attorney in Justice Raphael’s chambers.
Mr. White facilitated the discussion and moderated questions from Deegan Inn members. Topics covered included a peek behind the curtain at how the Court of Appeal works, as well as various suggestions and best practices for attorneys who before the Court of Appeal, or who have cases that might come up on appeal.
March 23, 2022 Inn Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom
The Board has made the decision to hold our March 23 meeting virtually. The presenting team feels it would be most prudent at this time, given the ongoing threat of COVID and its different strains.
You will soon receive a Zoom link to the meeting and will be asked to RSVP your participation. As you log-in, you will be asked for your State Bar number and this sign-in sheet will be used to disseminate the CLE certificates.
Please RSVP to Administrator Sherri Gomez at SherriGomez4@gmail.com.
Appellate Law Chambers Chat Scheduled for March 10, 2022
The Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court is pleased to announce our upcoming Appellate Law Chambers Chat on March 10. Joining us will be Associate Justice Richard T. Fields and Associate Justice Michael J. Raphael, of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two.
Mark your calendars now for this informative Chat and plan to join us on March 10. This will be a virtual event and Zoom log-in information will follow.
Civil Law Chambers Chat Scheduled for February 24, 2022
Inn members are invited to participate virtually in our second Chambers Chat, scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Hon. Irma Asberry will host and be joined by Hons. Harold Hopp. Dan Ottolia, Chad Firetag, Carol Greene and O.G. Magno.
This is a benefit of your Inn membership and is not open to non-members. We will invite other members of the Inland Empires Inns of Court (Hon. Joseph Campbell, Richard Roemer-Warren Slaughter [Desert] and Southwest) to join as well.
Even if you do not practice civil law, you will learn a great deal and this is an opportunity to interface with judges and your fellow Inn Members.
Please RSVP your participation to Sherri Gomez at SherriGomez4@gmail.com.
Project Graduate Seeks Patrons for Silent Auction and Fundraiser "All Aboard the Orient Express"
Project Graduate, a program of Riverside County Bar Foundation, Inc., is seeking patrons for its silent auction and fundraiser “All Aboard the Orient Express.” The fundraiser will be held at the outdoor patio of Riverside Community Players Theatre, located conveniently in Downtown Riverside at 4026 14th St, Riverside, CA 92501.
Project Graduate helps foster youth graduate from high school with a path to a successful future. Attorney Master and Past President L. Alexandra Fong chairs the Steering Committee for Project Graduate.
Project Graduate is hoping to raise $20,000 to support foster youth on their quest to complete high school.
Please contact Ms. Fong via Facebook here.
