Congratulations to the DSR attorneys honored as 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. They are each recognized for their exceptional work in health care law.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS

• Michael J. Daponde (also selected to the 2024 Northern California Top 100 list)
• Megan A. Rowe
• Eunice C. Majam-Simpson
• Anthony R. Eaton
• Darcy L. Muilenburg
• M. Kathleen Gallagher

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RISING STARS

• Lisa J. Mayberry
• Kelly A. Healy
• Meredith J. Willsen
• Melissa A. Morgan

The multi-phase selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only 5% of lawyers in the state are selected to the annual Super Lawyers list and only 2.5% are selected to the Rising Stars list.

Check out the full 2024 lists published in Super Lawyers magazine here.

DSR is pleased to announce that Reese Hayward recently joined the firm as an Associate.  Reese specializes in health plan regulatory compliance and transactional matters.

Prior to DSR, Reese worked at a global law firm representing some of the top health systems in California as well as individual providers in the surgical, dental, and behavioral health spaces.  He advised clients on a variety of matters including achieving clinical licensure and the stewardship of governmental funds through Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute compliance.

Reese earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco and he obtained his J.D. from Loyola Law School.  For more details, check out his bio here.

In support of DSR’s King Hall School of Law alumni, DSR is proud to serve as a sponsor for the King Hall Legal Foundation’s (KHLF) 15th Annual Golf Tournament.  This event will be held on March 15 at the Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis. The tournament importantly serves as one of KHLF’s main funding sources for student grants this year.

KHLF is a non-profit organization operated and managed by King Hall students.  KHLF is dedicated to promoting public interest projects and addressing the needs of those without access to adequate legal representation.

DSR is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the International Women’s Day luncheon, co-hosted by Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) and the Sacramento County Bar Association (SCBA).

This sold out event will feature a panel of accomplished women from the local legal community and will be moderated by Justice Shama Mesiwala.

DSR is proud to serve as a sponsor for the California Supreme Court Reception hosted by Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS).  WLS will welcome the California Supreme Court on February 6 after the Court hears oral arguments for four cases here in Sacramento.  The sold out event will be held at the Third District Court of Appeal.

Founded in 1962, WLS began as a small group of attorneys who recognized and filled the need for a bar association dedicated to the advancement of women in the legal profession.  WLS advocates for legislative changes to benefit women and children and supports qualified candidates for judicial and other public appointments.

Kelly Healy was recently sworn in as a member of the Women Lawyers of Sacramento (WLS) Board.  Kelly will make a great addition to the 2024 WLS Board in her position as Co-Chair of the Grants and Awards Committee.

Founded in 1962, WLS began as a small group of attorneys who recognized and filled the need for a bar association dedicated to the advancement of women in the legal profession.  WLS advocates for legislative changes to benefit women and children and supports qualified candidates for judicial and other public appointments.

Kelly’s complete bio can be found here.

DSR is honored to serve as a sponsor for SacFALA’s 5th Annual Gala on October 12 in Old Sacramento.  The evening will include dinner, music, and a silent auction benefiting SacFALA’s scholarship fund.

This year’s Gala focuses on the importance of building a diverse pipeline in the legal profession and will feature keynote speaker, Ruthe Catalico Ashley.  Ms. Ashley is the founder of California LAW Pathways and is considered the diversity pipeline guru for the legal profession in California.

Click here for more details.

DSR is pleased to serve as a sponsor for Women Lawyers of Sacramento’s (WLS) annual ArtFest.

ArtFest is WLS’s premier fundraising event and this year marks its 30th anniversary!  Guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, music, and a silent auction involving noteworthy local artists.  The event will also honor and celebrate WLS’s 2023 scholarship and grant recipients.

All ArtFest proceeds are used to award scholarships to deserving law school students and grants to local organizations serving the greater Sacramento area.  To learn more, click here: https://www.womenlawyers-sacramento.org/wls-foundation.html.

Melissa Morgan joins DSR Health Law as a Litigation Associate, expanding the firm’s capacity to serve the needs of DSR’s valued health care clients.  Melissa’s prior experience includes representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.

Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from California State University, Chico and she obtained her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

DSR is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the Sacramento County Bar Association’s (SCBA) Annual Bench Bar Reception.

Not only will this event recognize the Honorable Troy Nunley as Judge of the Year, it will also be a celebration of SCBA’s 105th year.

SCBA’s Bench Bar Reception is a wonderful opportunity for judges and lawyers to gather in honor and appreciation of the work accomplished by the Sacramento legal community. It will be held on May 23, 2023 and will include music, appetizers, desserts, and a hosted bar.

Please visit here if you’d like additional details.