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Summer DeVore
Barristers has significantly increased its volunteer efforts this term. In March, Barristers participated in the University of La Verne, College of Law and Public Service’s panel on “How to Successfully Network in Your Legal Career: What I Wish I Knew in Law School.” The event was co-sponsored by Barristers, the Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire, the Richard T. Fields Bar Association, and the Asian Pacific American Lawyers of the Inland Empire. Together, members from these four bar associations shared valuable insight and advice on networking with current law students. This is just one example of the many ways Barristers has contributed to the local legal community this term.
Barristers has also continued to seek ways to foster a sense of community and promote a healthy work-life balance. Accordingly, Barristers and the Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire teamed up again to hike Mount Rubidoux in April. The hike presented the perfect opportunity to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors. Barristers is also planning another outdoor event in Temecula Valley Wine Country on June 7. For more details, check out our upcoming events below.
6th Annual Judicial Reception Presented by Barristers—May 7, 2025
Barristers is gearing up for its 6th Annual Judicial Reception, which will take place on May 7, 2025 from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Riverside City Hall Grier Pavilion located at 3900 Main Street, 7th Floor (Rooftop), Riverside. Please join us in honoring our Judicial Officer of the Year, Justice Richard T. Fields, and Attorney of the Year, Darryl Exum. For more information and to register, please visit: https://Barristers-Judicial-Reception-2025.eventbrite.com.
2025-2026 Barristers Board Elections—June 25, 2025
The success of Barristers depends on three key factors: 1) the active participation of its members; 2) the generous support of the legal community and sponsors; and 3) the strong leadership and active involvement of its Board. If you are interested in serving on the 2025-2026 Barristers Board, or if you know someone who would be a great addition to the Board, please contact us at barristers@riversidecountybar.com. Nominations are due on or before May 14, 2025. Elections will be held on June 25, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the Presidential Lounge located at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.
Please note that in order to be nominated for next term’s Board, you must: 1) be a Barristers member (i.e., an RCBA member in good standing who has been in practice fewer than seven years and/or is younger than thirty-seven years of age); and 2) have attended at least three Barristers events in the 2024–2025 term. If you have not attended 3 Barristers events this term, don’t worry, there’s still time! Barristers has several events planned between now and elections—see some of our upcoming events below. Notably, attending elections on June 25, counts towards the three-event requirement. If you have any questions about nominations or elections, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Other 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.
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Barristers Board Spotlight: Ellen Peng, 2024-2025 Member-at-Large
Ellen is an attorney at Borton Petrini, LLP in Redlands, California where she specializes in insurance defense. This is her first year on the Barristers Board. Ellen is also a member of APALIE (the Asian Pacific American Lawyers of the Inland Empire) and SCCLA (Southern California Chinese Lawyer Association). Ellen hopes to stay involved in the community, especially in the Inland Empire, because she has had such amazing support system from attorneys and many others in this community. By staying involved, Ellen hopes to encourage more people to become involved and support one another in this challenging field.
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.
