The San Mateo County Bar Association installed its 2018 officers and board members and presented awards on March 2 at the Old Courthouse in Redwood City. Pictured at the ceremony were (left to right) Board of Directors member Chinhayi Cadet; James M. Dennis Memorial Award Winner John S. Digiacinto; Robert Vale; SMCBA President Peter F. Goldscheider; Board of Directors member Paul A. Wilkins; and Dennis L. Woodman Memorial Award Winner Kevin R. Nowack.
SAN MATEO COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION INSTALLS 2018 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HONORS LOCAL ATTORNEYS. On March 2 at the Old Courthouse in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Bar Association installed its 2018 officers and Board of Directors. 2018 Executive Officers are President Peter F. Goldscheider, Vice President David Silberman, Treasurer Kathleen A. Durrans, and Secretary Monica Castillo. The 2018 Board of Directors is James “Kevin” Allen, Jacquelyn M. Brown, Chinhayi Cadet, Michael T. Carney, Joseph P. Crawford, Melissa Karlsten, Laura M. Mazza, B. Douglas Robbins, H. Yvonne Seeley and Paul A. Wilkins. The event was also the occasion for the association to honor a select group of its members. Bernard T. Cotter received a Special Lifetime Achievement Award. Cotter has practiced civil litigation since 1960. He has vast experience in the courtroom, bringing more than 130 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Cotter is a Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 1970. Since 1996, Mr. Cotter has been the Editor of The Docket, the San Mateo County Bar magazine, and in 2007 the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association named him George M. Corey Trial Lawyer of the Year. John S. Digiacinto received the James M. Dennis Memorial Award, presented in recognition of the attorney whose courage and determination, even in the face of adversity, contributes significantly to justice in the community and raises the ethical standards of the San Mateo County Bar Association. Kevin Nowack was presented with the Dennis L. Woodman Memorial Award, given in recognition of the Private Defender who heedless of opposition and with ceaseless determination fights for those whose liberty or lives are in peril. Sadhana “Sandy” Narayan received the William Nagle Jr. Memorial Award, presented in recognition of the attorney whose successful innovations and selfless commitment of time and energy advance the professionalism of the San Mateo County Bar Association.
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WOMEN LAWYERS’ SECTION HOSTS APRIL 26 LUNCH HOUR BOOK DISCUSSION OF “WHAT WORKS FOR WOMEN AT WORK.” What Works for Women at Work is a guide for mastering office politics as a woman. Distilling over 35 years of research, authors Joan C. Williams and Rachel Dempsey identify four patterns that can act as obstacles to success: Prove-It-Again, the Tightrope, the Maternal Wall, and the Tug of War. Applying academic research, interviews and personal anecdotes, the authors describe how these patterns apply to working women and offer strategies on how individual women can best combat them. All are welcome to join a lunch and book discussion, even if you don’t have an opportunity to read or complete the book in advance. April 26. noon-1:30 p.m. Hobees Restaurant. 1101 Shoreway Road. Belmont. The cost for the lunch and the discussion is $35 for section members and $45 for non-section members. Please RSVP by April 20 to Jessica Rowe at 368-4662 or jrowe@arcr.com. Mail checks to Ms.Rowe at 900 Veterans Blvd., Suite 600, Redwood City, CA 94063.
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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED COURT SERVICES MANAGER. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking an experienced Court Services Manager. The Court Services Manager will report to the Chief of Court Operations and be responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of lower level managerial, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical employees. This position will be responsible for multiple clerks’ offices and divisions within the Superior Court. The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo resolves court actions fairly, effectively and efficiently with due process and equal protection of the law. In addition to upholding the laws of the state, the court provides quality information and cost-effective services. Court operations include the Civil, Criminal, Appeals, Family Law, Juvenile, Probate, Small Claims, Traffic and Records Divisions. Each division adjudicates related cases, files and maintains records, and provides public information. The application period closes on April 12 at 11:59 p.m. Information may be found on the court website at jobs.smcgov.org.
Susan E. Cohn is a member of the State Bar of California. She may be contacted at susan@smdailyjournal.com.
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