SAN JOSE, CA - June 27, 2025 - On June 26, 2025, members of Queen's Bench leadership hosted South Bay members at the Littlest Little Italy in San Jose for a fun afternoon and evening of networking at our South Bay Summer Mixer. The event marks the return of our summer mixers after a programming hiatus in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Board members Alexandra Sepolen and Stephanie Smeekens and Civil and Judicial Appointments Committee Co-Chair Veena Bansal welcomed attendees, including new members and representatives from the bar association's Supporting Underwriter, ADR Services, Inc..

Attendees discussed several important topics as a larger group, including recent developments in judicial appointments throughout the Bay Area, including Santa Clara County Superior Court, the history of Queen's Bench and its Foundation, and opportunities to join committees and attend upcoming events such as the Queen's Bench Gala.

The event also served as a successful business development opportunity, enabling attorneys working in family law and immigration law, as well as in-house and in IP/entertainment, to build business contacts. Law students also attended the event, gaining exposure to new practice areas and useful feedback for their summer internship programs.

Queen's Bench Bar Association looks forward to continuing our Summer Mixer series, including an East Bay Summer Mixer that is tentatively scheduled for August 2025.