On February 12th, 2025, MCBA was proud to host its annual Board and Officers Installation Dinner and Legal Education Scholarship Fundraiser at the Mill Valley Community Center. Despite a rainy and cold evening, 149 guests, elected officials, and judges gathered to witness the induction of MCBA’s 2025 officers and directors, and to celebrate the 2025 Legal Education Scholarship recipients.

Guests enjoyed “Thirty-Seven Wines” donated by Brayton Purcell LLP and enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Mangia Nosh Catering Company. The space was beautifully decorated by MCBA staff.

The program began with a warm welcome address by MCBA Executive Director Julie Cervetto, who then invited 2025 MCBA President Kristine Fowler Cirby to take the stage to award the President’s Plaque to 2024 MCBA

Judge Verna Adams (ret.) then administered the oath of office to incoming and returning directors and officers. This was followed by a separate swearing-in of the new 2025 MCBA President Kristine Fowler Cirby.

Ann Munene and Shanti Eagle continued the evening with a presentation and an introduction of the 2025 Legal Education Scholarship recipients: Natalie Dybeck, Maxwell Friend, Barbara Carmona, and Nicholas Saloma.

Following the presentation, David L. Winnett took the stage to begin the Fund-A-Need for the 2025 Legal Education Scholarship. Mr. Winnett’s affable personality and wit helped encourage guests to donate to this important cause. Guests pledged a generous total of $15,175.00 to support the MCBA scholarship fund and next year’s scholars. Thank you to our donors for your generous financial support to these amazing law students.

Congratulations to MCBA’s 2025 Officers and Directors!

Officers:

Kristine Fowler Cirby, President
Thomas M. McInerney, President-Elect
Neusha N. Ghaedi, Treasurer
Robyn B. Christo, Secretary
Scott Buell, Past President
Matt White, 5-Year Past President

Directors:

2025
Elisha J. Yang
Lucie C. Hollingsworth
Morgan H. Daly
Nestor Schnasse
Shanti Eagle

2026
Christine O’Hanlon
Ingrid L. Carbone
Marisa R. Chaves
Marrianne S. Taleghani
Roni D. Pomerantz

2027
Adrea Tencer
Emily Harrington
Paul Burglin
Sarah Anker
Wesley Pratt