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Summer DeVore
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It is a special time to be with family and friends to simply enjoy each other's company and give thanks. It was also the one time each year that my grandma would make her sweet potatoes—my favorite dish of all time. I can't tell you how much I looked forward to it. The last Thanksgiving I spent with my grandma, she put me in charge of making sweet potatoes and I have continued on with her recipe every Thanksgiving since then. It has now become a dish that I always bring to share and that my son loves.
Thanksgiving is also the time for giving back. At an early age, my mom showed me the importance of helping others, especially those in need. When I was a child, I remember my mom telling me that while she was cleaning out the garage, she gave a toy piano I had to a woman passing-by. My mom explained to me that the woman could not afford a present for her child, so my mom gave her my piano so the woman's child would have something to open on Christmas morning. This story reminds me of the importance of RCBA's Elves Program.
If you have not participated in RCBA's Elves Program, I highly encourage you to get involved. For the last few years, I have had the privilege of volunteering with Barristers to wrap gifts for the families who participate in the program. This year will be no exception. I am happy to say that Barristers will be continuing with this tradition by wrapping gifts this December. I hope you will consider joining us! Personally, this is one event I look forward to each year.
Barristers is also finding other ways to give back. For example, Barristers is working with local organizations to provide networking, educational, and mentorship opportunities to college students interested in law school. Barristers will also be volunteering to be scoring judges for mock trial in February 2025. In addition, this year's Barristers Board is in the process of planning a Riverside clean-up day for next year. But this is just the beginning. I hope to provide more opportunities to give back as we continue through this term.
Speaking of getting involved, the Barristers Board is busy brainstorming ideas and putting things into motion for this term. Below please find our current upcoming events:
If you have an idea for Barristers or are interested in joining one of the Barristers' committees (CLE, social, or community outreach) for the 2024-2025 term, I encourage you to contact me or any of the other Board members. I can be reached at 951-783-9470 or summer.devore@streamkim.com.
Jack is an attorney at Ongaro PC where his practice focuses on defending automobile manufacturers in warranty litigation. This is his second year on the Barristers Board. Jack is originally from Newtown, Connecticut, where he was a volunteer firefighter before moving to California to pursue his education and legal career. In his spare time, Jack enjoys outdoor activities and conspiring with his toddler.
For additional information about our upcoming events and updates, please visit Barristers:
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Website: https://rcbabarristers.wixsite.com/rcba-barristers
Summer M. DeVore is an attorney with Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro, PC in downtown Riverside where she specializes in business litigation. She is also a member of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court. Summer can be reached at summer.devore@streamkim.com.
