Events centerpieces and beautiful floral arrangements. Fifth, an outline of the program was provided to attendees in both poster and PowerPoint formats. Sixth, we may have set a record for the youngest attendee; more on this below.
Recent judicial retirees were recognized and given a plaque, including U.S. District Judge Frank Damrell and Sacramento Superior Court Judges James Long and Brian Van Camp. President June Coleman noted that Judge Damrell took the lead in creating the much-admired Operation Protect
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Vocal and instrumental music was again provided by the talented Martini Crush Jazz Ensemble. Honorees and speakers were driven up to the stage in grand Auto Museum style in classic cars. Classic cars were also available for informal viewing throughout the museum during the event. The judge of year award was presented to the Honorable Judy Holzer Hersher of the Sacramento Superior Court by SCBA President June Coleman. Judge Hersher, who was featured in the September/October issue of the Sacramento Lawyer, accepted the award in characteristically gracious and articulate fashion. Three generations of Hershers were on hand, including Judge Hersher’s granddaughter, Addie, who may have set a record for the youngest attendee ever.
From left: Judges Frank Damrell, Judy Holzer Hersher and Laurie Earl being driven to the stage in a classic car
Justice Cole Blease reporting on the Court of Appeal; floral display by Rayna’s.
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From left: Reception Committee members Herb Bolz, Sabrina Thomas, and Doug Rothschild. Not pictured are committee members Angela Lai, Michael Terhost, Shanae Buffington and Elise Ungerman
From left: Judges James Long, Kendall Newman, and Brian Van Camp
WLS Treasurer Rebecca Dietzen (right) presents scholarship award to law student Amy Carlson
Judge Stacy Boulware Eurie (left) and Lee Ann Whitmore
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