Lauren Calnero is the Barristers’ 2015 media chair and an associate at Porter Scott. She may be contacted at lcalnero@porterscott.com. lcalnero@porterscott.com
BARRISTERS’ NEWS
Barristers’ Club Update
by Lauren Calnero
Barristers’ Members Ratify New Board of Directors, Celebrate with Brats and Brews
Barristers’ Club Hosts Annual Federal Nuts and Bolts Seminar
In conjunction with November’s mid-term election festivities, the Barristers’ Club held its annual voting party at the Low Brau Restaurant and Bar to vote in the new Board of Directors. The voting event was combined with the winter networking mixer, and the joint event had a healthy turnout of Barristers’ members to participate in the election. Members mingled with the new slate of officers on the ballot while enjoying tastings from Low Brau’s wide selection of brats, beer, and duck confit fries.
In December, the Barristers’ Club hosted its annual Federal Nuts and Bolts seminar at the Robert Matsui Federal Courthouse. United States District Judge William B. Shubb, Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan, Chief Deputy Clerk Keith Holland, and Terence J. Cassidy of Porter Scott presented and addressed critical components of federal court practice. The event was well-attended by Barristers’ members, November 2014 bar admittees, current Pacific McGeorge students, and judicial externs. The panel addressed several aspects of federal court practice, including the benefits of filing in federal court, discovery, and trial. Judge Shubb’s humorous commentary about motions to dismiss and summary judgment was well received by attendees, who appreciated his candid perspectives on motion practice in federal court. The Barristers’ Club thanks Judge Shubb, Magistrate Judge Brennan, Keith Holland and Terence Cassidy for participating in this very successful MCLE event.
Sacramento County Bar Association
BARRISTERS’
Club of Sacramento
Please welcome the Barristers’ new Board of Directors President: Daniel Reid Vice President of Programs: Kevin Davis Executive Vice President: Kurt Hendrickson Treasurer: Steve Duvernay Secretary: Megan Sammut Membership Chair: Katie Nystrom
Want More Information on the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento? The Barristers’ Club of Sacramento is an affiliate of the Sacramento County Bar Association. You can find out if you are a member of the Barristers’ Club by taking this short quiz: (1)
Board Member at Large: Lauren Calnero Board Member at Large: Connor Olson Board Member at Large: Jenni Harmon Board Member at Large: Kevin Khasigian Board Member at Large: Caroline Colangelo Board Member at Large: Jeffrey Schaff The incoming Board of Directors would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outgoing president, Amanda Gimbel, for all her hard work and dedication to the improvement of the Barristers’ Club.
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Are you a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association? YES
NO
Are you 36 years old or younger; or alternatively, have you been practicing law for five years or less? YES NO
If you answered yes to (1) and yes to either option in (2), then you are already a member of the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento! Look for announcements of these events on the Barristers’ Club of Sacramento’s Facebook page, as well as your email inbox. To stay up-to-date with Barristers’ events, please email sacbarristers@gmail.com to add your name to the email list. www.sacbar.org | March/April 2015 | SACRAMENTO LAWYER
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