I also want to thank my friends in Rotary for their warm reception at our Bakersfield East Rotary Club holiday luncheon.   As the president-elect for the club, it is tradition for the PE — that’s me — to emcee the event.  I had a great time at the microphone and am really looking forward to next year. 

I do want to thank my staff for all their hard work this year, and especially these last few weeks.  This is a very busy time of year.   It seems everyone is trying to squeeze in that last deposition before the new year.  By Saturday, it will be quieter and it will be time for us all to enjoy our friends and families.  After 30 years in the court reporting business — yes, 30!!! — I am used to the ebb and flow.  I personally look forward to the hustle and bustle and then the slow down for those few weeks.  We will definitely take some time to enjoy our familes, but this year we are having some work done in our Bakersfield office.  It’s time for some new paint and flooring.   Our plan at Wood & Randall is to start the year in a great place.

All the best and happy holidays!!!!

Laura Wilson, Hana Tarin, Ruthanne Esparza, and Patti Ortiz

Wood & Randall joined the members of the Kern County Paralegal Association for their monthly luncheon at the Petroleum Club.  David K. Cohn, Attorney and Senior Managing Partner at Chain/Cohn/Stiles, discussed the interplay between personal injury and workers’ compensation cases when they are intertwined.

Wood & Randall had donated Starbucks’ cards for the monthly drawing, and  Hana Tarin and Patti Ortiz, both with  Chain/Cohn/Stiles, were the lucky winners of the drawing. 

President Amber Brewer reminded everyone to sign up for the Holiday Luncheon to be held Thursday, December 8, 2012, at The Petroleum Club.  The entertainment will be provided by Stockdale Christian Choir.  There will be a great raffle which will include a year membership to The Petroleum Club and a Kindle.  For more information or to make a reservation, e-mail info@kernbar.org or call Susana Magana at (661) 334-4700.

Depositions in Bakersfield, Fresno & Visalia can now be at your fingertips with the FREE  Wood & Randall Mobile App for iPhones, iPads and Androids.  You all know how much I love my iPad, and I can’t wait to replace my Blackberry with an iPhone.   I’m waiting for that discount from Verizon.  It won’t be too long.  But if you are like me, trying to manage your business and professional life from one of these devices, then this new FREE app may really make that even more possible.  I won’t blabber on about this, but I just want to point out that this app let’s you access and view your invoices, case documents, depo transcripts and your deposition calendar.  You can also find directions to your depo!!!  It’s super easy to use.  Just search the App Store and Android Market for Wood & Randall.  If you need your login information, just give us a call.

Wood & Randall congratulates all new board members!  Under Amber’s leadership, we are looking forward to a fun and productive year with KCPA!

Starlene Parson wins the basket!

Devin and Melissa Brown enjoy the festivities.

Doug Gosling and Ruthanne Esparza are all smiles.

The Kern County Paralegal Association and the Young Lawyers Section of the Kern Bar had their first joint event last night, Thursday, Aug. 6th, at Fishlips in downtown Bakersfield.  Wood & Randall co-sponsored the event with American Business Machines.  All the participants enjoyed the conversation and the munchies and cocktails.  Starlene Parson was the lucky winner of the W&R Williams Sonoma basket.  Fun night for all!!!!

Can you imagine the amount of paper, toner, CDs, etc., this will save? In addition, the space saved by not storing years’ worth of transcripts and exhibits will really add up for our clients.

If after making the Green Choice, a client needs a certified copy, a hard copy version will be provided at no additional charge.

My hope is that our clients will come to recognize the benefits and ease of using our online office. With this new complimentary service, Wood & Randall’s goal is to help our firm and our clients make a positive impact on the environment.