Yolo Unity Bar Awards Gala at the El Macero Country Club

  • by Kevin R. Johnson

On Nov. 2, I had the pleasure of attending the Yolo Unity Bar Awards Gala at the El Macero Country Club. I was honored to receive the Education Award. King Hall had more of our remarkable representatives at this ceremony, who also received well-deserved accolades.

Dean Johnson standing at the podium with a mic.

Congratulations to Professor Amagda Pérez '91, co-director of the UC Davis School of Law Immigration Law Clinic, who was recognized with the Civil Attorney Award.

Professor Amagda Pérez at the podium.
Professor Amagda Pérez '91.

Congratulations to Damien Cortez '24 who graciously accepted the Student Organization Award on behalf of the Black Law Students Association.

Two individuals at the podium.
Damien Cortez '24, right at the podium, receiving an award on behalf of BLSA.

It was a pleasure to see Justice Kelli M. Evans '94 who graced us as the evening’s keynote speaker. Her words resonated and left a lasting impression on all of us.

People speaking at the podium.
Justice Kelli M. Evans '94 giving the keynote. 

Overall, the evening was a grand celebration, a testament to the immense greatness unfolding in our community.

Congratulations to all the other award recipients:

Judge David Rosenberg '74, Yolo Superior Court - Lifetime Achievement Award

Judge Sonia Cortés, Yolo Superior Court - Judicial Award

Christoper Bulkeley, Yolo County District Attorney’s Office - Prosecutor Award

Martha Sequeira, Yolo County Public Defender’s Office - Criminal Defense Attorney Award

Angel Barajas, Yolo County Board of Supervisors - Elected Official Award

Legal Services of Northern California, Woodland Office - Pro Bono Attorney Award

Three Sisters Gardens - Community Organization Award