The DAYL has always shined as a bar association committed to service to the profession and the Dallas community. It is truly astounding how much time our members give each year to make a difference in the lives of others. And in 2009, the membership of the DAYL went above and beyond the already great work performed in previous years. Immediate Past President, Dena DeNooyer Stroh, had a passion and a vision for taking the DAYL to the next level, and there were more new projects in 2009 than in any prior year of DAYL’s history. This past month, the Texas Young Lawyers Association honored the DAYL for the projects and work performed under Dena’s leadership. I am very proud to report that the DAYL received the following Awards of Achievement:
(1) First Place – Comprehensive (this means we were recognized as the best affiliate young bar association in Texas);
(2) First Place – Service to the Bar, for the Lunch and Learn series;
(3) First Place – Newsletter, for The Dicta;
(4) Second Place – Minority, for the Diversity and Inclusion Forum; and
(5) Second Place – Service to the Public, for the Spanish Public Service Announcement project
¡Protejase! Luche el Fraude¡Protejase! Luche el Fraude were two of Dena’s premiere projects. Congratulations to Dena and the Lunch and Learn committee members for your work: Kristine Bridges, Heather Long, Jennifer King, Hamilton Lindley, Kimberly Wilson, Michael Massiatte, Jason Lemons, Brian Garlitz, Adrienne Dunn, Eunice Kim, Dustin Paschal, Heather New, Catherine Bright, and Joan Bui. Congratulations also to the ¡Protejase! Luche el Fraude committee members: Chris Schwegmann, Celina Diaz, Monica Lira, Tessy Ortiz, Adam Rothey, Shereen El Domeiri, Katie Bandy, Chip Brooker, Luis Gomar, The Honorable Roberto Canas, Lacy Durham, Rachel Mascorro, and J.D. Hill. In addition, the Diversity and Inclusion Forum was a first time project created by the 2009 co-chairs of the Lawyers Promoting Diversity Committee. Congratulations to Lauren Mutti, Ira Bowman, Manuel Berrelez, Stef Carter, Elizabeth Wirmani, and Clifford Nkeyasen. .
Executive Director Cherie Harris was there every step of the way to help make the projects happen. Thank you Cherie for your hard work and dedication!
In addition, the Lunch and Learn series and
The outstanding content and format of The Dicta newsletter would not have been possible without the work of Cherie Harris and the 2009 secretaries Holland Sullivan and Sarah (Kownacki) Rogers.
Finally, congratulations to all of the DAYL Officers, Board of Directors, Committee Co-Chairs, and members who participated in the many outstanding projects initiated. Thank you for giving your time and service to make the DAYL simply the best.
