CLA: "Inspire Much, Monica Valencia?"

From: CLA New Lawyers Section:

Meet Monica Valencia, Jack Berman Award Recipient (2023)

September 2023

By Kathryn Lafferty Ignash, ChairJack Berman Award Committee, New Lawyers Section, California Lawyers Association

It’s very rare in life that you meet an individual that leaves a lasting impact. Sometimes these moments are happenstance, sometimes curated. And if you are lucky to have those moments happen more than once, I’d say that is evidence enough that our world we always dreamed of is well within reach.

As Chair of the Jack Berman Award Committee of the New Lawyers Section of California Lawyers Association, I had the honor of spearheading a 30 year tradition founded when one of our own, Jack Berman, was gunned down when meeting with a client. He was working on the 34th floor of a San Francisco high-rise when a disgruntled employee returned and committed senseless acts of violence; Jack was unfortunately one of eight victims that lost their lives that day.

To honor the life of Jack, and the values that he stood for – the New Lawyers Section (NLS) established the Jack Berman Award of Achievement. For the last 30 years, NLS has recognized an individual that honors the value that Jack stood for – distinguished service to the public, judiciary and legal profession.

This year, the NLS Section recognizes Monica Valencia – an attorney, Air Force Veteran and 2023 recipient of the Jack Berman Award.

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