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President’s Message to Members Eliminating sexual harassment and bullying through storytelling By Jamie Quient At last year’s annual dinner, I vowed to confront sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace head on. Based on my own personal experience and after learning that so many of the women in our legal community have faced similar obstacles, I felt it was important to prioritize this issue. During the year we themed ideas into action, we endeavored to identify concrete solutions to eliminate sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace.

It turned out to be quite prescient – as this issue has solution. Sharing our stories sheds a light on an issue that been at the heart of a national conversation this past year we rarely speak about publicly. It garners support from due to numerous high-profile sexual harassment cases others with shared experiences. It also personalizes this – Roger Ailes, Bill O’ Reilly, Uber, Tesla, and the former issue giving an identity and a voice to those who have Dean of Berkeley Law School, Sujit Choudhry to name faced this in their own lives. just a few. The media attention paid to sexual harassment The stories shared by our members, however, do Jamie Quient practices over the past year also covered the persistent sexual not reveal the full extent that members of our own insurance coverage and harassment in science, technology, engineering, and community face sexual harassment and bullying. For intellectual property mathematics (“STEM”) fields, the military, and the legal every story, there are far more that remain untold. I spoke litigation at Procopio, profession. The publicity surrounding allegations of sexual with a number of women who confided in me that, while Cory, Hargreaves & harassment against former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly they too have stories, they are not comfortable sharing Savitch LLC and is spurred droves of women to share their own experiences them publicly, even anonymously. One woman I spoke president of Lawyers Club. with workplace sexual harassment on social media using with left her job several years ago after being bullied by the hashtag #droporeilly. her boss. Even though she no longer works there, she still Here in San Diego, we did our part to add to this fears her ex-boss would retaliate against her if she shares conversation. We initiated the dialogue at our July her story. This is understandable given that retaliation 2016 luncheon entitled “Stories to Solutions: A Candid can take many forms – harassers often try to protect their Conversation about Sexual Harassment and Bullying in own reputation by attempting to discredit those who the Workplace.” The vision behind this program was that report them. Until we live in a society where we refuse to in order to address the issue, we must first understand tolerate this form of retaliation – victim blaming – many the extent to which it exists. One of the most telling of those who experience sexual harassment or bullying moments of the luncheon was when one of the panelists will not feel safe to come forward. commented that she was not aware that these issues There were also a number of public attorneys who were still so pervasive until she spoke with a number did not feel comfortable coming forward. As I learned, it of younger attorneys who shared their own stories of is particularly challenging to report sexual harassment harassment and bullying. within government agencies. If you report it and nothing We continued that conversation through our happens there is little you can do. If you keep pushing, “Stories to Solutions” blog series where we gave our you risk negatively impacting your advancement within members a space to share their stories of sexual your agency. Many public attorneys will spend their entire harassment and bullying. In the months that followed, career at a particular agency, and if they want to keep many of our members bravely came forward to share their jobs and advance, they are left with little choice but their experiences. One member shared the story of to endure the harassment or bullying. inappropriate comments made to her by her male boss Lawyers Club has been working on eliminating sexual when she was working for a solo practitioner during law harassment for decades. We have seen progress over school. Another member shared the story of a partner the years, but change has been painfully slow. We will who took her out to a lunch that seemed more like a first continue to drive this conversation and work toward date. And yet another member shared the story of a male finding solutions. While it won’t be easy, we learned this boss who bullied her for four years with no action taken year that each of us has the power to stand up, speak by her firm despite her repeated complaints. I also shared out, and take action – and in doing so, we all can be a my own story about a wildly inappropriate question I was critical part of the solution. asked by a partner at a firm where I clerked in law school. The purpose of sharing our stories was to use them as a catalyst to identify solutions. It has become clear that these stories themselves are a critical component of the 4 Lawyers Club News may 2017 About Us Lawyers Club Members Making News By Jodi Cleesattle

Honored Lawyers Club co-founder Lynn Schenk was named one of Girl Scouts San Diego’s Cool Women of 2017. Schenk, a former U.S. Congresswoman, was honored at a ceremony April 4. Four Lawyers Club members are being honored by the San Diego County Bar Association May 1 at the SDCBA’s annual Law Week luncheon. Peter Lynch, Office Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor’s San Diego office, will receive the Service to Diversity Award. Stacie Patterson, of the Law Office of Hon. Lynn Schenk Peter Lynch Stacie L. Patterson, is being recognized with the Service to the Legal Community Award. Cynthia Morgan-Reed, founder of Morgan Reed Law, P.C., will receive the Community Service Award. Anne Perry, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, is being recognized with the Service by a Public Attorney Award. Heather Rosing, Chief Financial Officer and shareholder of Klinedinst PC, was named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s 2017 CFO of the Year Awards in February and honored at an awards luncheon in March. Promotions Lawyers Club members Nadia Bermudez, Sarah Lanham, and Leah Plaskin have been promoted to shareholder at Klinedinst PC. Bermudez, a past president of Lawyers Club and the recipient of this year’s Belva Lockwood Award, is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor Stacie Patterson Cynthia Morgan-Reed Department. Lanham practices with the firm’s Business Litigation and Professional Liability Defense groups. Plaskin focuses her practice on professional liability defense, especially in the area of legal malpractice, and appellate matters. On the Move Lawyers Club board member Tara Duester is now Special Counsel at Sheppard Mullin, where she is a member of the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm’s San Diego office. Duester also co-chairs Lawyers Club’s Annual Dinner Committee and serves as a co-Affiliate Governor for California Women Lawyers.

Jodi Cleesattle is a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice and Heather Rosing Lawyers Club’s press liaison. Nadia Bermudez

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Lawyers Club Beers & Cheer: Raising a glass and funds for equality of San Diego By Katie M. Shank 402 West Broadway, Suite 1260, The Community Outreach San Diego, CA 92101 Committee’s (COC) fundraiser (619) 595-0650 phone (619) 595-0657 fax at Second Chance Beer Co. on [email protected] March 26 was a hit! Through President the unrelenting effort of COC Jamie Quient members, guests enjoyed Vice Presidents Amanda Allen craft beer and Girl Scout Olga Alvarez Cookie pairings, as well as hors Jennifer Chang d’oeuvres and an opportunity Susan Swan Directors to win fabulous prizes donated Roxy Carter by local businesses. Best of all Elvira Cortez was the fun and friendly crowd Danna Cotman Tara Duester that showed up to support COC’s hands-on project for 2017 – redesigning and Rebecca Kanter rebuilding a garden at Girl Scouts’ Camp Winacka in Julian. Renie Leakakos Carla Sanderson Event attendees chose from tasting menus for both the beer connoisseur and the casual beer drinker, both of Frann Setzer which paired Girl Scout cookies with each brew. The “Beer Lover” tasting paired a toasted porter with Thin Mints®, Sara Simmons a pink saison with Girl Scouts S’mores ™, and a coconut porter with Samoas ®. The “Beer Newbie” tasting paired a Rebecca Zipp brown ale with Trefoils ®, a Belgian style saison with Savannah Smiles ® and an Irish-style red ale with Do-Si-Dos ®. Editor To toss some healthy snacks into the mix, Smart Nutrition prepared and donated tasty chipotle meatballs, turkey Maggie Schroedter meatloaf bites with roasted brussel sprouts, and tofu with mushrooms. Associate Editor Suzanne Pollack Leaders from Girl Scouts San Diego attended the event and expressed their appreciation for COC’s Staff Articles Coordinator collaboration. They told the crowd, “as many as 75% of girls who attend Camp Winacka receive financial Lauren Bushman assistance in order to come to camp,” and conveyed Girl Scouts San Diego’s gratitude for Lawyers Club’s commitment to providing an enriched experience for girl scouts. Member Profile Coordinator Kate Langmore The positive energy at this event was all around empowering. “I enjoyed meeting other philanthropic-minded Executive Director people who came together to support a great cause,” said Carina Affinito, event attendee and member of the San Elaine Lawrence Diego’s Junior League. All in all, COC raised in excess of $5,000 at this successful fundraiser. COC looks forward to Director of Programming completing this project and helping girls live beyond stereotypes. Stephanie Cook COC has accomplished many special projects and fundraisers over the years, each time carefully selecting Administrative Coordinator programs that fit within Lawyers Club’s mission of advancing the status of women. Camp Winacka was selected Mary Hicks this year because it helps girls develop valuable skills in science, agriculture, and construction, typically male Lawyers Club News is published monthly dominated fields. Visiting Camp Winacka cultivates these young women’s interest in the great outdoors. To 11 times a year, with a combined improve the curriculum, COC will renovate the existing garden, and build a live animal enclosure for Girl Scouts’ July/August issue. Lawyers Club welcomes contributions goats and chickens. to the newsletter, as well as your comments COC is thankful for the generosity of so many volunteers, the fundraising committee members, attendees and suggestions regarding Lawyers Club News; contact Carla Sanderson at carla@ and donors who made this event such a success, including Second Chance Beer Co., which provided substantial tencersherman.com. The deadline for articles support to this venture, including a lively venue, delicious beer, and a portion of its proceeds from the evening is the 1st of the month prior to the month to the Girl Scouts project. Finally, COC extends its heartfelt gratitude to the amazing event sponsors, Benner & of publication. Articles should be submitted in Microsoft Word. Boon, LLP, Dean Law Group, APLC, and Stratos Legal, as well as Ashtari & Ghorban, LLP for donating the The advertising deadline is the 1st of the Girl Scout Cookies and Smart Nutrition for providing the fabulous hors d’oeuvres. month prior to the month of publication. For advertising information, contact Mary Missed the event but still want to support COC? Please contact Jylan Megahed at [email protected] Ordonez at [email protected]. for more information.

Katie M. Shank is an associate attorney at The Turley & Mara Law Firm and a member of the Community Outreach, Professional Advancement and Leadership Development Committees. 6 Lawyers Club News may 2017 www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 7 Nadia Bermudez, Belva Lockwood Award Recipient By Lizzette Herrera Castellanos Nadia P. Bermudez holds the distinction of being the longest serving and one of the youngest presidents of Lawyers Club of San Diego. In addition to her successful practice as Shareholder at Klinedinst PC, she is part of another important legal group–as one of the Bermudez sisters. Older sister Ruth Bermudez Montenegro is Superior Court Judge in Imperial County and younger sister Eran Bermudez is her former law partner and now with UC San Diego’s Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

Born and raised in El Centro, California, Bermudez credits her parents Honorable Lynn Schenk who has been incredibly generous in her support of Salvador and Elvia for instilling their family with values of tenacity and me. I don’t forget that the duty to assist other women is now, not later.” determination. After watching sister Ruth head to UCLA School of Law, In 2014, Bermudez received the Service Award for Diversity from the San Bermudez was inspired to pursue the same career. Bermudez graduated Diego County Bar Association, having served on this Board for three years from Stanford Law School and arrived in San Diego in 2001. She worked as prior. She is also a founding member of Run Women Run, a nonprofit seeking a summer associate with Pillsbury Winthrop, and later as an associate for the to expand opportunities and support for pro-choice women candidates. first four years of her career. Since 2001, Bermudez has diligently and vocally In 2011, she was selected as a Top Attorney Under 40 (1 of 5 lawyers advocated for diversity in the legal profession. nationally) by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). She currently Serving as President of Lawyers Club from 2008-2009, Bermudez’s term was serves on the HNBA’s Latina Commission, dedicated to the advancement expanded by several months by the appointment to the Superior Court of her of Latinas in the legal profession. Bermudez was recently tapped to lead predecessor, Judge Katherine Bacal. California La Raza Lawyers Association and organize the state’s various Latino Prior to serving as Lawyers Club President, Bermudez served as Chair of bar associations and monitor the appointment of Latinos/Latinas to the bench. the 35th Anniversary Dinner. This event coincided with Lawyers Club’s famed In 2009, she was selected to serve on Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Advisory return to the U.S. Grant Hotel, which was forcefully integrated by Lawyers Club Committee for the Southern District of California, recommending nominees members 35 years earlier in defiance of its men-only policy. for the positions of U.S. District Court Judge and U.S. Marshal through Bermudez has also served on Lawyers Club’s Advisory Committee and as co- President Barack Obama’s term in office. She was also appointed to serve on chair of the Diverse Women’s Committee along with Lawyers Club President- the Merit Selection Panel for U.S. Magistrate Judge, appointed by then Chief Elect Olga Álvarez. “Nadia epitomizes the spirit of Belva Lockwood,” Álvarez Judge Irma Gonzalez of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California in reflects. “I have witnessed firsthand her work ethic and unwavering dedication 2010. to social and economic equality.” Married to attorney Sergio Feria with a young son, Samuel, Bermudez is a As President of Lawyers Club, Bermudez successfully pressed for the Board Padres fan and volunteers as a team mom with Chula Vista American Little to join in an amicus brief with other women bar associations in Strauss v. League. Bermudez credits her husband’s positive outlook on life as a loving Horton, challenging the validity of California’s unlawful Proposition 8. She also check against the stresses of lawyering. wrote extensively on opposing parental consent anti-choice legislation. For The Belva Lockwood Award is awarded to a member of Lawyers Club whose taking these positions, Bermudez recalled receiving a letter from a Lawyers contributions to the organization are outstanding. For her advocacy efforts on Club member calling her positions ignorant and misinformed. Bermudez behalf of women, her advancement of diversity in the legal profession, and reflects that, “I have to admit that I was taken aback by the tone of the letter. her consistent leadership in the San Diego legal community, we congratulate But, I remembered what my father told me: that I – with my education and Bermudez on her selection as this year’s recipient of this prestigious award. professional background – have power that others don’t and not to forget it.” Lizzette Herrera Castellanos is a professor of business and paralegal For those that know Bermudez, such negative feedback was hardly an studies at Southwestern College. She is also the General Counsel of impediment for her future advocacy on access to reproductive healthcare and the San Diego La Raza Scholarship Fund. diversity. Bermudez says, “My presidency was career changing. Now, a few years out, I have a deeper understanding on how to organize successfully and create ladders, maps and networks to advance our common goals. I also met the 8 Lawyers Club News may 2017 Judge Yvonne E. Campos, Community Service Award Recipient By Danielle Hickman Lawyers Club’s Community Service Award recognizes exceptional individuals who have a longstanding commitment to its core values of improving the status of women and promoting equality through their commitment to community service. This year, Lawyers Club will present this award to the Hon. Judge Yvonne E. Campos, a distinguished jurist who serves the legal and greater San Diego communities with both high-level and hands-on community service to improve the status of women and to promote equality.

Judge Campos has been a San Diego Superior Court Judge since October and national legal organizations. She previously served on the California Task 2003. In July 2012, she was appointed to the Appellate Division. She previously Force on Court Facilities, the Immigration and Naturalization Service Citizens’ presided over the Central Division Domestic Violence and Criminal Trial Advisory Panel, pro bono Staff Counsel to the Independent Commission on Departments, the Juvenile Dependency Department in Juvenile Court, and the Los Angeles Police Department (the Christopher Commission), and as a the Criminal Trial Department in the South County Division. member of the Board of Directors of California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. In To say that Judge Campos is “committed” to public service is an 2015, California Women Lawyers honored her with its Southern California Joan understatement. It is part of the fabric of who she is, and when she gives her Dempsey Klein Distinguished Jurist Award. time, she gives it fully. Judge Campos believes that “being involved in our Modest and unassuming, Judge Campos is the type of person who will community helps [her] keep in touch with people going in positive directions, thank you for attending an event in her honor. It is no wonder she was not just interacting with those who are in trouble with the law.” surprised when she was informed she would be receiving this award, stating Judge Campos attributes her passion for community service to the services “it’s always humbling to receive positive acknowledgment from one’s peers she received as a child, noting, “I benefitted from the generosity of other adults and the legal community. I am a native Californian, but not a San Diego native, involved in numerous community oriented programs. I’m a first-generation and I am so grateful for having made a home for myself and my children in this college student whose parents both worked very hard to raise six children; all great city.” of us participated in various activities thanks to community groups sponsoring In that vein, Judge Campos is also often hard at work “behind the scenes,” everything from sports to music to academic groups.” facilitating opportunities that reach multiple groups within the community, Following her 1988 graduation from Harvard Law School, Judge Campos such as when she chaired the Keynote Speakers Committee for the 2014 NAWJ served as a Senate Fellow, Legislative Assistant in the California State Senate. Conference in San Diego. The keynote speakers included Supreme Court Prior to attending Harvard Law School, she received an A.B. in Economics and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Additionally, Judge Campos also co-chairs the San Political Science, with Distinction, from Stanford University in 1985. Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition, a competition that has grown from 4 schools in 2007 to 28 schools today, now serving 574 students In 1994, President Clinton awarded Judge Campos a White House from schools across the county. Fellowship. She also served as the Attorney General Department of Justice Representative on the INS Citizens’ Advisory Panel. Prior to her White House “Judge Campos gives so much of her time and herself to serving our Fellowship, she was an Associate for one year at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, community, particularly women, youth and diverse communities,” reflects a prestigious firm (since dissolved). Her practice at Brobeck encompassed Lawyers Club president Jamie Quient. “She is so deserving of this recognition real estate and land use transactional and governmental counseling. She also and we are truly grateful for all that she does.” practiced for over two years at Morrison Foerster, in Los Angeles. A role model and example of balance in action, not only is she a respected Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Campos was an Assistant jurist, community volunteer and mentor, Judge Campos is also the proud United States Attorney for the Southern District of California, for over eight mother of two children, who enjoys spending time with her family and the years. She served as a Deputy Chief in the General Crimes Section. She was family dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, photography, and nationally recognized as a federal narcotics prosecutor, and has received hiking. several awards from the U.S. Department of Justice. Danielle Hickman is an attorney with U.S. Department of Justice, Her commitment to “paying it forward” is demonstrated in her many Criminal Division. She is also the 2015 award recipient of Lawyers activities, including acting and speaking at, facilitating and moderating panels Club’s Community Service Award. for Lawyers Club, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, and Run Women Run. Judge Campos also served on the San Diego Law Library Board of Directors, including its Strategic Planning Committee. Judge Campos is an elected Director of the Harvard Alumni Association. She is a member of many local www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 9 Parisima Roshanzamir, C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award Recipient By Amanda Singer Lawyers Club established the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyers Award in 2013 to recognize members in practice seven years or fewer, who are champions in advancing Lawyers Club’s mission and in demonstrating leadership and professionalism within the San Diego legal community. The award is named after Professor C. Hugh Friedman (1931 – 2013), the longest- serving professor in the history of University of San Diego School of Law, Lawyers Club founding member, and husband to Lawyer Club founding mother, the Honorable Lynn Schenk. Professor Friedman’s excellence in the practice of law and his deep commitment to community service and gender equality sets high standards for our newer attorney members. Lawyers Club is proud to honor Professor Friedman’s legacy with this award.

Roshanzamir is deeply committed to Lawyers Club and its mission, as Roshanzamir’s commitment to the community, Swan notes that, “Parisima has evidenced by her steadfast involvement in the organization. Roshanzamir a steadfast enthusiasm to learn more and improve, in both her Lawyers Club organized this year’s very successful Red, White and Brew, which raises money involvement, and in her practice.” for Lawyers Club’s charitable foundation, the Fund for Justice. She previously In her practice and business ownership, Roshanzamir has demonstrated served as co-chair of the Networking Events Committee for two years, which leadership and professionalism in the San Diego legal community. organizes events for members to network and grow their professional and Roshanzamir gets results for clients, as evidenced by her selection in 2017 to personal relationships. One of the events she spearheaded as the co-chair Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Roshanzamir’s work quality and professionalism of this committee was the Speed Networking event with Barrett Avigdor, have earned the respect of more experienced attorneys, who regularly seek managing director of Major, Lindsey & Africa. Although Roshanzamir no her advice. long co-chairs the Networking Events Committee, she still opens her doors Roshanzamir is always working hard to do what she can for other attorneys to the committee to host its meeting in her Hillcrest office. She has also within Lawyers Club and the legal community. When asked what first drew her been involved in many other committees since she joined Lawyers Club in to get more involved in Lawyers Club, Roshanzamir responds, “Being a new 2010, including the Annual Dinner Committee, Professional Advancement lawyer in a big law firm, it can often be hard to find your voice, but Lawyers Committee, and Diverse Women’s Committee. In recognition of her Club helped me build my confidence and provided leadership opportunities accomplishments and her unwavering support of Lawyers Club, Roshanzamir where I could find my voice. I want to do the same for other law students and is this year’s recipient of the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award. newer attorneys so they too can find their voice.” She has done this through Roshanzamir is the owner of Roshanzamir Law, specializing in working with her involvement with Lawyers Club, as well as the Consumer Attorneys of San people who have been injured or lost a loved one. Diego, and Consumer Attorneys of California. Roshanzamir is an Iranian-American immigrant who came to this country Roshanzamir is committed to Lawyers Club because “Lawyers Club as an when she was only thirteen years old. She had many challenges to overcome organization thinks about the dignity of not only it’s members but also those including learning a new language, acclimating to a new culture, and finding that are in a vulnerable position within the community and helps them rise community. When she was in high school, she had a fear of public speaking up. Lawyers Club also creates opportunities for leadership not only within and as she explains, “naturally I signed up for speech and debate to combat the organization but also within the community.” Roshanzamir is committed that fear, which first planted the seed for a career in advocacy.” After attending to continuing the hard work of those that came before her, and for her California Western School of Law, she worked as a trial attorney with one of commitment, Lawyers Club is honored to present Roshanzamir with the C. San Diego’s premier personal injury law firms before starting her own practice Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award. in June 2015. Amanda Singer is the co-owner and mediator of San Diego Roshanzamir joined Lawyers Club while she was still in law school and Family Mediation Center and is the co-coordinator of Lawyers quickly found that Lawyers Club provided a community of sisterhood where Club’s Networking Events Committee and the membership/ she felt she belonged in the San Diego legal community. “Lawyers Club is communications coordinator for the North County Committee. about building relationships that last; professional relationships that evolve, mature and grow into friendships that last,” reflects Roshanzamir. “The Lawyers Club community works at making not just the legal community, but also San Diego as a whole, a better place.” While co-chair of Networking Events Committee, Roshanzamir worked closely with current board member Sue Swan and helped grow the committee by increasing the number of events it hosted. Describing 10 Lawyers Club News may 2017 Thank you to all of our generous 2017 Annual Dinner Sponsors Annual Dinner Title Sponsor

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Lawyers Club’s North County and Leadership Development is Karen Dow, former partner at Sughrue Mion PLLC and member of the Committees will host their spring interactive event, “Non-Profit Boards: Board of Directors and Executive and Policy Committees for CONNECT, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at Wilson Sonsini in Carmel Valley and former chair of the University Library Advisory Board, University of on May 11 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. We invite you to join Lawyers Club to California, San Diego. discuss all aspects of serving on a non-profit board. Our speakers will Serving on a non-profit board is not only a great way to expand discuss how to get on a board, what advice you can ethically give as one’s network, it also allows attorneys to be more involved in their a lawyer serving on a board, and how to effectively accomplish the communities outside of their day-to-day work. Additionally, diversity goals of the board. The interactive event will provide an opportunity for on boards is essential for providing a full range of perspectives for the our speakers to share their experiences and for members to ask about companies, organizations, and people that the boards serve. Join us to becoming more involved with a non-profit board. learn more! Our panelists include Heather Linn Rosing, shareholder and CFO of For more information or to join the committees coordinating Klinedinst PC, who is a certified specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by this program, please contact North County Committee co-chairs the California Board of Legal Specialization, and has been appointed to Renie Leakakos at [email protected] or Melissa San Angelo at the ABA’s Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability. Rosing [email protected]. has served on the Board of Trustees of the State Bar of California, the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Bar Association (including, as Bridget Burns is an attorney at Day & Associates, Inc., and a president in 2008), and the board of directors of the San Diego Volunteer member of the North County Committee. Lawyer Program. In addition, Rosing currently serves as president of the Board of Directors of the California Bar Foundation. The other pannelist

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Perhaps “speed dating” has been replaced by iPhone dating applications, but “speed mentoring” certainly has not. On April 13, Lawyers Club’s Law Student Outreach Committee put a professional twist on a Valentine’s Day pastime by uniting law students, attorneys, and judges at a “Speed Mentoring” event hosted at the California Western School of Law.

Students from California Western, Thomas Jefferson, and the University of San Diego School of Law paired with judges and attorneys at numbered stations scattered about a large auditorium. The pairs had five minutes to introduce themselves and begin discussions about legal career advice and work-life balance. Although mentorship relationships cannot be fully developed over the Paulina King, a 1L at the University of San Diego School of Law stated that, course of a five-minute encounter, this event served as a strong start. Ashley “this event helped me remember how important it is to relate to attorneys in a Peterson, a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Ashley M. Peterson, added, “I confident way and to let the conversation flow naturally. My most memorable thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to foster connections with law students. conversations were not about the law.” I hope more students will continue to come to events like this and maybe one day one of these students will be interning for me!” Then “ding!” rang the bell; it was time to rotate. Judge Roderick W. Shelton, a Superior Court Judge for the County of San Judge Karen S. Crawford, a Magistrate Judge of the United States District Diego, noted that “the event was well-prepared. I enjoyed speaking to all of Court for the Southern District of California, shared this advice with her the students and all of the students were respectful and professional.” newfound mentees: “find a mentor you respect who will take the time to teach you. Surround yourself with lawyers who practice professionally and adhere to The coordination and preparation for the event is credited to the Law the highest level of ethics, and learn from them.” Student Outreach Committee and its co-chairs, Yahairah Aristy, Shannon Finley, and Victoria Stairs, and all the judges and attorneys who made it possible After the rotations, everyone had the opportunity to further network with for students to make meaningful connections. This successful event was each other over cocktails and appetizers. Having just met approximately eight generously sponsored by California Western School of Law, Thomas Jefferson new attorneys for the first time, Ashanti Cole, a 1L at California Western School School of Law, and the University of San Diego School of Law. of Law, expressed that “these types of events should be required for students to help them get over the fear of networking.” Contact any of the co-chairs regarding interest in upcoming Law Student Outreach Committee events and or for more information on becoming As the networking continued long after the final ding, students’ fear of involved with the committee. networking was replaced with excitement and hope for the future as attorneys reflected back on the beginning of their careers. Meredith Grant, an associate Monique Larmond is a 3L student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan, & Connaughton LLP, shared that “the students were and a member of the Law Student Outreach Committee. inspiring and reminded me of when I was in their shoes.” Lauren Stockunas is a 3L student at the University of San Diego School of Law and a member of the Law Student Outreach Committee. www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 13 14 Lawyers Club News may 2017 March Reproductive Justice Committee Luncheon By Jenn French Panelists armed attendees with concrete tools to turn ideas into action at the Reproductive Justice Committee’s luncheon, “The Reality of Reproductive Justice: Stories from the Front Lines,” on March 16. The panel featured three women at the foreground of the battle for reproductive justice: Amy Everitt, State Director of NARAL Pro-Choice California; Nourbese Flint, Program Manager at Black Women for Wellness; and Laura Jiménez, Executive Director at California Latinas for Reproductive Justice. Swan Employment Law generously sponsored the luncheon.

Organizers and panelists gather for a post-event group shot. Charles Roger, Tracy Rogers, Rebecca Zipp, and Megan Walker.

The panelists presented an intersectional approach to reproductive justice she created her own giving circle where friends donate monthly to a pool by identifying the broader social issues that impact women and hinder their that is then given to a reproductive justice organization at the end of the access to reproductive health care. In 2002, for example, California passed the year. Pooling individual donations (both money and supplies) can make a Reproductive Privacy Act, which permits any authorized health care provider— significant impact on local community organizations. including nurse practitioners—to provide medical abortions. The Act increased As State Director of NARAL Pro-Choice California, Everitt’s calls to action access to care by eliminating travel barriers for women in rural areas who live focused on legislation of reproductive rights. Everitt suggested members hours from the nearest doctor and for women in urban areas who depend on call and write to senators to ask them to oppose the defunding of Planned multiple lines of public transportation to cross the congested city. Parenthood. She also encouraged members to purchase a “California Each panelist shared personal experiences and suggested various ways Trusts Women” license plate to support women and champion pro-choice that Lawyers Club members could join the fight through action items. values. Finally, Everitt invited members to join NARAL Pro-Choice California’s Attendee Katherine Van Gunst said, “I really enjoyed hearing from a variety campaign in support of the Reproductive Health Nondiscrimination Act, a of perspectives, particularly as concerns some of the nuances and overlap new California bill that would prohibit firing or otherwise punishing workers between the concepts of reproductive justice and reproductive rights. The for their reproductive health choices, such as using birth control or IVF. NARAL speakers helped broaden my understanding of what is encompassed by these is training volunteers throughout the state to talk to local businesses in their topics, and I left feeling better informed and inspired to take action.” neighborhoods and garner their support of the bill. Jiménez encouraged members to harness the momentum from the The Reproductive Justice Committee meets the first Friday of each month. Women’s March and volunteer in their local organizations, from community To join the Committee, or for more information on the topics discussed at the outreach to serving as a board member. She also reminded members of the luncheon, please contact co-chairs Mehry Mohseni at mehry.mohseni@gmail. importance of donations and investing in organizations that are committed com and Chelsea Mutual at [email protected]. to reproductive justice. Jiménez also advised members to connect with Jenn French is a freelance attorney and labor relations consultant, reproductive justice organizations through email and social media to remain and a member of the Reproductive Justice Committee. updated on events and action alerts. Everitt suggested that members research and identify one or two key groups that align with their values and then “do everything they ask”—sign petitions, send emails, call senators. The panel Attendees listen attentively as the panelists begin their presentations. recognized that self-care is important to avoid becoming overwhelmed in the current political climate, and committing to one or two groups can streamline activism while avoiding duplicative emails from different groups. Flint offered a unique perspective on grassroots organizing and encouraged members to form their own groups to hold elected officials accountable and to build community. For example, she encouraged members to create city council watch groups that attend city council meetings and report back to the community. Flint also suggested creating a social media communication group to help amplify reproductive justice messages online, or a rapid response group to help during the ongoing crises regarding immigration, women’s rights, protests, and other direct action. Finally, Flint shared how www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 15 Honoring trailblazer Mara Elliott at the Women of Color Reception By Yahairah Aristy With all eyes on her, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott humbly approached the podium on March 30 with an understated presence, despite winning a breakthrough election in November 2016. Elliott was the honoree and speaker at Lawyers Club’s Fifth Annual Women of Color Reception. Elliott is the first woman and Latina to become City Attorney for the City of San Diego. Elliott is also the first Latina elected citywide in San Diego. San Diego began electing its City Attorneys in 1905. There were no women candidates until 2004 - nearly a century later. Like many professional women, Elliott faced many challenges in achieving Brigitte Castro, a first-year student at California Western School of Law, claimed her goal of becoming City Attorney. After a short period in the private sector, that “attending the Women of Color Reception tonight was one of the best Elliott devoted her career to public service. She eventually accepted a position decisions I made. As a first-year law school student, it can be intimidating to as Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego. put myself out there in the legal community. After hearing Elliott’s story, I hope Her tireless work ethic and legal acumen led her to be promoted to Chief to emulate her, and to also have a positive impact on the lives of others.” Kathy Deputy. While at first she did not consider running for City Attorney, she Pham, a first-year from California Western School of Law, stated that she would realized that her experience and knowledge of the office made her the most always remember Elliott’s advice that “it is better to try and fail, than to regret qualified person. Ultimately, she decided to run for City Attorney because not trying at all. Follow your inner compass, and let it guide you.” she wanted to create positive change for the San Diego community and for The Women of Color Reception is held in March, Women’s History Month, generations to come. to celebrate the achievements of women of color and recognize the struggles During the campaign, Elliott was the underdog. Her four male opponents that still remain. The Fifth Annual Women of Color Reception was generously significantly outspent her and had numerous endorsements from prominent hosted and sponsored by Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP and San Diegans. Elliott was not intimidated because she knew she was the best supported by the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers of qualified for the position. She “worked her tail off” to sway public opinion. She San Diego, Iranian American Bar Association, Korean-American Bar Association personally visited numerous San Diego communities to listen to the public’s of San Diego, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, San Diego County Native needs and concerns. Elliott attributed her success to her ability to connect American Lawyers Association, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, South with the electorate – a connection that no amount of money could buy. Asian Bar Association of San Diego, and Tom Homann LGBT Law Association. Elliott’s trailblazing election is the culmination of a life journey that proudly Yahairah Aristy is an attorney at the Office of the Public Defender and a member of embraces differences and diversity. Elliott told the crowd that she hoped her the Diverse Women’s Committee. achievement inspired other women of color to have courage and to strive forward to achieve their own goals. Elliott concluded by stating that she hoped “not to be the first and last, but instead the first of many to come.” Elliott inspired everyone present at the reception, especially the students.

East County judges mix and mingle with members By Brigid Campo to know judicial officers outside of the courtroom. ”The sponsor of the event, The Bench Bar Committee hosted the East County Judicial Reception Rosa Florentino commented, “The s’mores pizza was dangerous and delicious.” on March 1 at URBN restaurant in El Cajon, just steps from the East County Lawyers Club President, Jamie Quient, addressed the room to thank the judges Courthouse. During this event, Lawyers Club members enjoyed a unique for coming, to announce the members running for the Board of Directors, and opportunity to converse with local judicial officers in an intimate and informal to reveal this year’s exciting Annual Dinner speaker, Anita Hill. setting. Lawyers Club encourages all members to attend this always popular annual Atendees had ample opportunity to discuss various topics with members event. Indeed, all members, even those who are not litigators, can benefit from of the bench, and, specifically, those pertaining to East County. Throughout this excellent opportunity to interact with members of the East County bench. the evening, the conversation in the room was lively as members and judges This event was sponsored by Louis Masry and Rosa Florentino of Millennium talked about topics both related and unrelated to law. The judges spoke Settlement Consulting. candidly with members and also took the opportunity to converse and joke For more information about the Bench Bar Committee, contact co- with one another. Indeed, on many occasions, bursts of laughter were heard chairs Kristen Marquis Fritz at [email protected] or Frann Setzer at frann@ throughout the room. setzerfamilylaw.com Attendees also sampled a variety of food and beverages, which helped keep Brigid Campo is co-chair of the Work-Life Balance Committee and the dialog among attendees flowing. Lawyers Club director and Bench Bar practices in the area of Family Law. Committee co-chair, Frann Setzer, noted, “Lawyers Club’s judicial receptions are so unique in that they provide our members with an opportunity to get 16 Lawyers Club News may 2017 SDVLP’s Women and Families Resource Fair provided life-changing services on March 25 By Leslie Mackay San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program’s 27th Women and Families Resource Fair provided legal, medical, and social services to women and families in need. The Fair is an annual one-day event which was held this year on March 25 at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. The purpose of the Fair is to provide target participants with access to a wide range of essential services.

This year’s Fair was led by Lawyers Club members Carolina Bravo-Karimi and Hayley Peterson, who oversaw a team of approximately 50 Task Force members who met throughout the year. The Fair was scheduled to coincide with schools’ spring break. Co-chair Hayley Peterson, said, “I think of spring break as an opportunity to take a vacation with my family, but for many women spring break is a week of worrying about providing food for their children without school breakfast and lunch.” Each child present at the Fair received a free backpack filled with groceries. The Fair was supported by many Lawyers Club members who volunteered their time and provided financial donations including stuffed animals, children’s supplies, new backpacks, and food. The Fair is entirely funded by generous donations from law firms, organizations, individuals, and a substantial grant from the Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice. Many Lawyers Club members provided free legal advice in the areas of family law, employment law, criminal law, restraining orders, immigration, debt issues, landlord/tenant and housing issues, juvenile law and others. Participants received free medical care, job counseling, and attended self-defense workshops. Approximately 50 social services providers were present and provided public benefits information, recovery referrals, housing referrals, LGBT resources, spiritual counseling, and other resources. Children received donated books, art supplies, and stuffed animals. One participant said to Task Force co-chair Carolina Bravo-Karimi, “I never expected to make so many connections with so many incredible people. Thank you!” Congratulations to the 2017 Women and Families Resource Fair Task Force for a very successful event. Thank you to all those who volunteered before and at the Fair, both Task Force members and other Lawyers Club volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about the Fair, please visit www.wrfsandiego.org.

Leslie Mackay is a staff attorney at San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. and the Publicity Chair for the Women and Families Resource Fair.

Above: Taskforce Mem- bers met for months leading up to the Fair at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.

Above: Lawyers Club member, Left: Participants had Christina Riehl, helps fill backpacks the opportunity to meet with donated food. with an attorney free of charge to discuss their Left: Lawyer Clubs members legal issues. Lawyers Club generously donated so that each member, Christina Marine, participant could receive a free new is photographed here. backpack full of groceries. It was one of the highlights of the day! www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 17

Above: Taskforce Members Rosa Florentino, Collette Cavalier, Hayley Peterson, Carolina Bravo-Karimi, Christina Riehl, Kimberly Stewart, Lindsay Mertens, Meredith White and Emily Cottrell, were a few of the many who organized the Fair. Left: Star Wars characters provided entertainment at the Fair.

Children received donated books, art supplies, and had fun with the volunteers.

The Fair was organized by a team of Task Force members, led by Lawyers Club Members & SDVLP’s CEO, Amy Fitzpatrick (center), Task Force Co- Chairs, Carolina Bravo-Karimi (left) and Hayley Peterson (right). SDVLP - Photographs by Leslie Mackay and Amy Fitzpatrick 18 Lawyers Club News may 2017 One step forward, two steps back By George W. Brewster Jr. The Lawyers Club Board of Directors voted to take a stand in opposition to the then-pending appointment of Judge Clarence Thomas as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on September 9, 1991. President Rebecca Prater had prepared a written statement, which was published in the October 1991 newsletter. Testimony regarding his appointment was scheduled to begin the next day (September 10), and Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee a month later.

Prater’s 1991 president’s article www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 19

It is notable that the Lawyers Club Board voted Those significant concerns later took a back the failure of an individual to react publicly can to oppose the Thomas nomination for other seat to the explosive testimony of Anita Hill who only mean that the recipient has not perceived the reasons before Hill’s testimony brought to light described Thomas’ sexually explicit comments to behavior as harmful. I suppose these are the same allegations of sexual harassment. Prater’s statement her while she worked with him at the EEOC. people who don’t understand why battered wives offered three main reasons to oppose the Thomas In the November 1991 President’s Column in the “don’t just leave” or abused adolescents “don’t call appointment: (1) he did not support the right Lawyers Club News, Prater discussed the Clarence the police.” to choose, (2) he opposed affirmative action Thomas/Anita Hill hearings. “The inability of so Prater praised Hill for having the courage programs that benefited women and minorities, many men to understand the reactions of women to come forward and testify at the hearings. and (3) his performance as Chair of the Equal to this behavior continues to confound me,” she “Often, reporting such behavior results in further Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) wrote. “To be fair, a great many women don’t get victimizing the victim. Understandably, the reflected an arrogant lack of respect for established it either. They can’t seem to grasp why so many ambitious professional woman must consider the laws, policies and legal doctrines. women suffer in silence, and they conclude that long-term career consequences of disclosing the egregious behavior. Although sympathies may flow in her direction, it is just as common that she will be considered a whiner or a troublemaker,” wrote Prater, concluding, “Like Dr. Frances Conley at Stanford, we ‘learn to deal with it with a great deal of humor and good grace.’ And we cross our Sammartino Promoted to Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney fingers that public debates and martyrs like Frances Conley and Anita Hill will lessen the burden for Fifteen-year LC member Janis Sammartino has as being analogous to higher-level management posi those ten years behind us on this road.” been promoted to Senior Chief Deputy City Attorney tion She noted that women in their 40s and 50s who from the position of Deputy City Attorney This is the like herself have been in their jobs for well over ten Contacted recently, Prater said, “If someone had first time in the history of the San Diego City Attor years are now either making the cut into upper man neys office that woman has held Senior Chief agement or not and that the numbers of women in asked me a year ago I would have expressed the Deputy position Lawyers Club congratulates Sam- higher-level positions are discouraging Sammartino opinion that women’s rights have progressed a rnartino who specializes in land use law said We have come long long way but there are Sammartino described the Senior Chief Deputy job light years ahead of us still to go long way in the last 25 years. Not now.”

George W. Brewster Jr. is a Chief Deputy SEEKING Lawyers Club Opposes Thomas Nomination PRO TEM JUDGES with the Office of County Counsel and

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The Spring Read-In brought the Lawyers Club Community Outreach Committee (COC) and San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA) another opportunity to support the students and teachers of Central Elementary School on March 10. This bi-annual Read-In program is part of the Lawyers Club Partnership in Education with Central Elementary. Central Elementary is a Pre-K to 5th grade school populated by students who face steep economic disadvantages. As part of the read- in activities, volunteers are partnered with a specific classroom to read and engage students. The volunteers serve as role models to the students who often lack a strong support system and who face economic, social, linguistic, and immigration challenges. To the delight of many classrooms, SDLRLA again provided bilingual volunteer readers for all Spanish-English bilingual classes. Volunteer readers included law students, attorneys from large and small firms, solo practitioners, and members of the judiciary. Readers are matched together in pairs or teams for their classroom visit. While many readers rotate to different classrooms, some veteran readers have forged bonds with a particular teacher or class, where they return every year. Volunteers spend time reading to the students, telling stories, and providing insight into their lives as attorneys, encouraging the kids to stay in school. In addition to generously sharing their time, volunteers also bring and donate books, along with classroom necessities like markers, paper and stickers that are so often needed. The students and staff at Central Elementary are always welcoming to the volunteers. Every classroom is different, with unique academic and social needs. Kate Langmore, a first-time reader, was impressed by the day’s events and the involvement of the school and the Lawyers Club community. Anna Romanskaya with Spring Read-In organizer Mi- “The kids were so excited to have us as guests! It was truly heart-warming and inspiring.” She further chele Macosky and Macosky’s son, Justin. added that “the teachers in our classroom were outstanding and greatly appreciated Lawyers Club members’ donations. It was especially rewarding to see the Community Outreach Committee in action, making a direct, positive impact through a hands-on project.” After participating as a reader, each volunteer was treated to a colorfully designed brown bag, hand-decorated by students, and filled with a healthy lunch to serve as a thank you! As the organizer of the event, Michele Macosky is always so amazed by the turnout of volunteers and support. “I am so appreciative of our many dedicated, enthusiastic read-in volunteers, who share their love of reading and personal stories to encourage the children to dream big. It is powerful to think of the children in every classroom whose world view is broadened as they are inspired by these wonderful, encouraging role models.” To participate in the October 2017 Read-In, please contact Michele Macosky at [email protected].

Mikhak Ghorban is a partner at Ashtari Ghorban, LLP and a member of the Community Outreach Committee.

Reader and Lawyers Club president-elect Olga Alvarez.

Readers Rafael Hurtado and Robert Howard. Rafael organized the bilingual readers on behalf of SDLRLA. www.lawyersclubsandiego.com Lawyers Club News 21

Group photo of Spring Read-In volunteers.

Thank you to all the 2017 Spring Read-In volunteers

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Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote to advance legislation that would rescind pro-choice Title X regulation on March 30. Title X regulation prevented states from denying federal family planning funds to clinics, like Planned Parenthood, that also provide abortion services. Federal funds are already banned from being used specifically for abortions under the 1976 Hyde Amendment, so this law allows states to withhold federal funds for women’s health care unrelated to abortions. President Trump is expected to sign it into law. Women’s Health Protection Act of 2017 was introduced in both the Senate (S 510) and House (H.R. 1322) on March 2. The aim of these bills is to “protect a woman’s right and ability to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy by limiting restrictions on the Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed “abortion reversal” legislation provision of abortion services.” Both bills are currently in congressional that is based on claims it is possible to “reverse” a medication abortion. committee. These bills have an 8 percent and 2 percent chance, This law will require doctors to inform women that medication-induced respectively, of being enacted according to PredictGov, a non-partisan abortions can be halted after taking just one of the two pills. The prediction and analysis software algorithm for public policy. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has said this State: theory is “not supported by the body of scientific evidence.” Montana proposed SB 329, the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Arkansas’ HB 1434 would prohibit a medical professional from Act,” which aims to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization. performing an abortion if he or she believes that the pregnant woman The sponsors of this bill claim, with no scientific basis, that a fetus can is seeking the abortion because of sex-selection of the fetus. Included feel pain at 20 weeks. This bill also exposes doctors to prosecution for in this bill is the provision that the pregnant woman’s spouse, parent, homicide. SB 329 has passed the Senate and is in the House Judiciary guardian or current or former licensed health-care provider can bring a Committee. cause of action for injunctive relief to prevent the abortion.

The Iowa Senate passed SF 471, which would make abortion after 20 Siobhan Strott is a CPA at Brinig Taylor Zimmer and is a weeks post-fertilization a felony. The sponsors of this bill tried and failed member of the Reproductive Justice Committee. to include a “heartbeat ban,” which aimed to ban abortion at as few as six weeks post fertilization. It does include a 72-hour waiting period and forced ultrasound requirement.

How to How to Join Lawyers Club Referral Network View/Post Jobs on the Career Center Join Lawyers Club Referral Network Group; Only Enjoy access to our Career Center, created to members who join the Referral Network Group can promote the hiring of Lawyers Club members. see other member’s requests for referrals/attorneys. ·· Select “Manage Profile” ·· To view referral request, click on the “forums” icon on the right- ·· Under “Networking & Careers” select “Career Postings” hand side of the group. ·· To submit an opening, click on the “Submit an Opening” feature. ·· To submit a referral/area of practice request, click on “New Topic” Complete all required information and it will be queued for ·· To respond to a request, hover over the member’s name and administrative approval. select the “Message Me” option. ·· To view job postings, select “Search Openings;” You can narrow you search by filling out keywords, locations, etc. or search all *Note: For detailed instructions visit openings. www.lawyersclubsandiego.com/page/LCRefNetwork *For more detailed instructions visit: www.lawyersclubsandiego.com/page/CareerCenter 24 Lawyers Club News may 2017

Committee Profile The Bench Bar Committee provides numerous opportunities for Lawyers Club members to interact with members of the judiciary. By Kristen Marquis Fritz The Bench Bar Committee is tasked with organizing events to encourage the sharing of information, experiences, and ideas between Lawyers Club members - whether or not they are litigators, or even lawyers - and members of the judiciary. To further its purpose, the Committee hosts several annual events that provide an informal and relaxed atmosphere for members of the bench and members of Lawyers Club to interact and become better acquainted with one another outside of the courtroom.

This year has been both busy and productive for the Bench Bar Committee Rodriguez will join the Committee in May, and Judge Tamila Ipema will be the and the events were well-attended by Lawyers Club members and members Committee’s guest in June. Each of these Judges brings a unique perspective of the judiciary. Specifically, the Fall Judicial Reception had 104 attendees, based on their background and experience, path to the bench, previous including 28 judges, the Bench Bar Luncheon had 155 attendees, 29 of whom practice areas and the Court departments over which they have presided. The were judges, and the East County Judicial Reception had 29 attendees, Committee is incredibly grateful for these Judges’ willingness to share their including 7 judges. These events are exclusive to Lawyers Club members, but time and experiences with Lawyers Club members. open to all members of the judiciary. Lawyers Club members are invited to join the Bench Bar Committee to take In addition to these annual events, this year the Committee instituted a new advantage of these incredible opportunities to interact with members of the series called “Lunch with the Bench,” which consists of a small group discussion judiciary. with a single Judge who is a guest-speaker at the Committee’s monthly For more information about the Bench Bar Committee, contact co- meetings. This format reduces the intimidation factor for members (many of chairs Kristen Marquis Fritz at [email protected] or Frann Setzer at frann@ whom have never been in court), provides them with a unique opportunity to setzerfamilylaw.com hear directly from Judges on matters relevant to their careers, and allows them to ask any burning questions. To date, Judges Randa Trapp and Keri Katz have Kristen Marquis Fritz is co-chair of the Bench Bar Committee and been guest speakers at Committee meetings and the Committee has lined-up practices in the areas of class action litigation, business litigation and several more Judges to round out the Lawyers Club year. Judge Laura Halgren high-value trust and estate litigation. is scheduled to be the Committee’s guest in April, newly-appointed Judge Lisa

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Mr. Ricardo Baca Ms. Evangeline Dech Ms. Pamela Prescott Ms. Elaine Becerra Ms. Barbara Durham Ms. Deborah Raymond Ms. Kathryn Besch Ms. Janna Ferraro Ms. Natasha Robertson Ms. Tara Bohannon Ms. Alexandra Inman Mr. Zeb Severson Mr. Andre Bollinger Ms. Melissa Johnson Ms. Morgan Small Mr. Carl Boudro Ms. Sabrina Lane-Erwin Ms. Courtney Sorensen Ms. Katy Bray Ms. Yvette Lopez-Cooper Ms. Catherine Swafford Ms. Connie Broussard Ms. Pam McAnally Ms. Jennifer Truong Hon. David Brown Mrs. Patricia Miranda Mrs. Jodie Williams Ms. Stacy Chang Ms. Kristine Nesthus Ms. Julie O Wolff Hon. Patricia Cookson Mr. Derek Noack Mr. Dan Zipp Ms. Nicole Crosby Ms. Jennifer Oliver Ms. Jessica Dance Ms. Erica Peterson www.lawyersclubsandiego.com LawyersLawyers Club Calendar Club News of Events 25 Information for your calendar. All dates subject to change. For latest information, contact Lawyers Club at (619) 595-0650 or visit our website at www.lawyersclubsandiego.com.

Friday, 5/12/17 May 2017 Golf Lessons – Full Swing June 2017 July 2017 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 5/10/17 Tecolote Canyon Golf Course Thursday, 6/1/17 Thursday, 7/20/2017 Dine Around with Hon. Tilisha 2755 Snead Ave. Lawyers Club 2017 Annual Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon: Martin and Deborah Wolfe San Diego, CA 92111 Dinner Leadership 5:30 p.m Marriott Marquis – San Diego 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Marina US Grant Wednesday, 5/17/17 333 W. Harbor Drive 326 Broadway Thursday, 5/11/17 Golf Lessons – Full Swing San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego, CA 92101 North County Spring Interactive 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Seminar: Corporate Boards Tecolote Canyon Golf Course, 5:30 p.m. 2755 Snead Ave. Thursday, 6/15/17 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, San Diego, CA 92111 Lawyers Club Monthly Luncheon: 12235 El Camino Real #200 General Counsel Roundtable San Diego, CA 92130 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. Thursday, 5/18/17 US Grant Human Trafficking Vacatur 326 Broadway, Friday, 5/12/17 Training San Diego, CA 92101 Coffee and Conversation Time – 5:30 p.m. 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Duane Morris, LLP Specialty’s Café and Bakery 750 B St., Suite 2900 Friday, 6/23/17 101 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Golf Tournament San Diego, CA 92101 11:30 a.m. Check-In, Shotgun Specialty’s Café and Bakery Start 1:00 p.m. 4330 La Jolla Village Dr. Riverwalk Golf Club San Diego, CA 92122 1150 Fashion Valley Road, Corner Bakery Café San Diego, CA 92108 5617 Paseo Del Norte #110 Carlsbad, CA 92008

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