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Summer DeVore
Barristers hosted its Sixth Annual Judicial Reception on May 7, 2025, at Riverside City Hall Grier Pavilion, bringing together members of the legal community for an evening of celebration and connection. For those who were unable to attend, the program opened with warm and welcoming remarks from Robyn Lewis, a past president of Barristers. Robyn reflected on Barristers’ continued growth and the vital role that mentorship and community engagement play in shaping the future of the legal profession.
The Barristers’ Attorney of the Year Award was presented to Darryl Exum in recognition of his outstanding advocacy and invaluable contributions to the legal community. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Exum was honored for his dedication to mentoring new attorneys. In his remarks, Mr. Exum shared thoughtful advice and challenged attendees to invest in the next generation of lawyers, reinforcing the importance of shared knowledge to strengthen the legal profession for years to come.
Darryl Exum
The Barristers’ Judicial Officer of the Year Award was presented to Justice Richard T. Fields in recognition of his decades of leadership and deep commitment to mentorship, education, and community outreach. Justice Fields delivered an inspirational speech, offering encouraging remarks to those still navigating their legal careers. Justice Fields also shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming visit by the RCBA New Attorney Academy to the Court of Appeal as part of their final class session.
Justice Richard T. Fields
The Barristers Board extends its sincere thanks to all who attended and contributed to the success of the event. Your presence helped make the evening meaningful and reaffirmed the values of support, mentorship, and collaboration that define our legal community.
P.S. We hope everyone caught a magic trick or two from the wandering magician during the social hour!
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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.
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Barristers Board Spotlight: Henry Andriano, 2024-2025 Member-at-Large
Henry Andriano is an associate in the municipal and litigation practice groups at Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Riverside office, where he specializes in eminent domain and inverse condemnation claims. This is Henry’s first year serving on the Barristers Board. He also volunteers pro bono legal services at Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association (IELLA) in Riverside. Henry joined the Barristers Board to help new attorneys recognize that their membership in the Inland Empire legal community is valued and can extend far beyond their own firm/office or practice area. In his spare time, Henry enjoys roasting green coffee beans in his small-batch roaster and then sampling the tasty results.
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.
