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Summer DeVore
Happy fall y'all! Pumpkin spice season is finally here. While summer will always be my favorite season (yes, I was appropriately named), I appreciate the cooler weather that fall brings as we head towards the holiday season. Not to mention football season!
This time of year, also reminds me of the waiting period after the bar exam. It was not that long ago that I was eagerly waiting for my results. It was the Friday before Thanksgiving, and I was struggling to stay busy as I counted down the hours until the results were scheduled to be released. When the time finally came, I typed in my information, hit enter, and closed my eyes. When I finally got the courage to fully look at the screen, I was ecstatic! All the months of studying had paid off and I had achieved my goal of becoming an attorney.
I thought waiting for bar exam results was nerve-racking. But after I passed, I felt a different wave of anxiety (i.e., imposter syndrome). Fortunately, this feeling was short-lived, and my confidence quickly grew. I was able to form and build relationships with several attorneys (from the firm I work at in Riverside and through the RCBA) who have provided invaluable guidance and mentorship. I participated in the RCBA New Attorney Academy, where I was introduced to local judges and practiced skills in a supportive setting. I also started attending Barristers events, where I met other new attorneys, who I discovered were going through the same "new attorney struggles" as me. None of this would have happened if I did not take the first step to get involved.
So, what's the moral of my story: Get involved! Whether it be through Barristers or another bar association or legal organization, you will not regret it! The camaraderie this legal community has to offer is special and it is the beauty of practicing in Riverside County.
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.
Nolan is an attorney at the Law Offices of Harlan B. Kistler where he practices personal injury and estate planning. This is Nolan's second year on the Barristers Board. Outside of law, he enjoys coaching high school wrestling and competing in jiu jitsu competitions. This Riverside native loves his hometown and is grateful to be a part of such a welcoming and special legal community. His goal is to continue to foster community involvement by inviting attorneys, students, friends, and family to enjoy the many fun events the Barristers has to offer. He and his wife, Katarina, are expecting a son in November of this year!
For additional information about our upcoming events and updates, please visit Barristers:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCBABarristers/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcbabarristers/
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.
