News and Announcements

DSR IS A PROUD SUPPORTER UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW

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 A PROUD SUPPORTER OF WLS’S CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RECEPTION

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.

DSR ATTORNEY, KELLY A. HEALY, JOINS THE WOMEN LAWYERS OF SACRAMENTO BOARD

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 PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE SACRAMENTO FILIPINO AMERICAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (SACFALA)

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 PROUDLY SUPPORTS WOMEN LAWYERS OF SACRAMENTO’S ARTFEST

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.

DSR WELCOMES ITS NEWEST ATTORNEY, MELISSA R. MORGAN

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 HONORED TO SERVE AS A SPONSOR OF SCBA’S 2023 BENCH BAR RECEPTION

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.

DSR WELCOMES ITS NEWEST HEALTH CARE ATTORNEY, CLAIRE FENTON

Claire Fenton recently joined DSR Health Law as Counsel. She has practiced health care law for over a decade, focusing on health care compliance and transactional matters. Claire has extensive experience advising on statutory and regulatory compliance issues, corporate structuring, licensing and certification, HIPAA, and contract drafting and negotiation. Claire’s experience also includes corporate formation and governance, non-profits, telemedicine, and operational and business issues.

DSR warmly welcomes Claire and her wealth of health care knowledge and experience to its team.

DSR WELCOMES ATTORNEY, KAT GALLAGHER, TO ITS HEALTH CARE TEAM

Kat Gallagher joins DSR Health Law as Counsel. Kat has over 15 years of experience as a litigator and transactional attorney serving businesses and individuals in various areas of law. Her experience includes areas such as breach of contract, business torts, personal injury, employment law, workers’ compensation subrogation, unlawful detainer, estate planning, and intellectual property.

Kat is a member of Women Lawyers of Sacramento and currently serves on the Development Committee as Co-Chair. She is also involved with the California Lawyers Association as a member of both the Litigation Section and the Business Section where she has held numerous leadership roles. Kat has been selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list for five consecutive years.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Kat to DSR.