Prospanica Bakersfield Chapter

We have the distinct honor of having two returning speakers take part in our event again this year - Jerry Gamez from Fino’s Menswear and Tux, as well as Senior Pastor, Jason Hanash, from Discovery Church. We can’t wait to see what they have planned this year. Don’t forget tomorrow is the big day! We look forward to seeing you all!

Meet David A. Torres, principal attorney at the Law Office of Torres|Torres Stallings. Torres earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Cal State University, Fresno and his Juris Doctorate degree from Gonzaga University, School of Law in Spokane, Washington. Torres is an AV Preeminent rated California attorney who has practiced both state and federal criminal defense law for over thirty years. He has tried over 160 felony trials to verdict and has argued successfully before the California Supreme Court (Cowan vs. Superior Court, (1996) 14 Cal.4th 370). Mr. Torres is past President of the Kern County Bar Association and in 2010 was awarded the KCBA Bench and Bar Award. The highest award given by the local bar association. In 2013, Mr. Torres was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Merit Award from Gonzaga University, and serves on the Gonzaga Law School Board of Advisors. Mr. Torres served a term as a Trustee for the State Bar of California and Chaired their Admissions and Education Committee (2012-2015). He is currently a member of the California State Bar Committee of Bar Examiners and was appointed by California Governor Jerry Brown to serve on the Central Valley Judicial Selection Application Committee (2008-2018) as well as the Fair Board for the 15th Agricultural District which he previously chaired. He is currently the Criminal Justice Act Representative for the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, where he serves as a liaison between criminal defense panel lawyers and US District Court Judges. Mr. Torres is a retired Lieutenant Colonel having served in the US Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corps. Mr. Torres and his wife, Angelica, have been married for over 35 years and have 5 children. The eldest, Alekxia, is an associate in the Torres law firm.

We are very excited to have him as one of our panelists for our upcoming Latinos On The Rise event.

Meet Jose Gurrola, the Mayor of Arvin. We are fortunate to have him as one of our panelists taking part in our Latinos On The Rise event: Jose Gurrola is a lifelong resident of Arvin, a proud product of Arvin public schools, and a graduate of Bakersfield College and CSU Bakersfield. In November 2012, at the age of 19, Gurrola successfully waged a campaign to serve on the Arvin City Council. In 2016, defeating the 12 year incumbent, Gurrola was elected as one of the youngest mayors in the state of California. As mayor, he is focused on fighting for clean air and water, immigrant rights, equitable economic development, a just transition towards renewable energy, improved city services, and increased educational opportunities in Arvin. He is a member of the Young Elected Officials Network, Kern Council of Governments, and former member of the Kern Local Agency Formation Commission. Gurrola is also a candidate for Juris Doctor at Kern County College of Law.

Thank you Mayor Gurrola for being such an inspiration to many. We look forward to having you take part in our event.

It’s our biggest event of the year! Don’t miss out on attending. Come join us Saturday, September 28th, from 9:30am - 2:00pm at the CSUB Student Union - Multipurpose Room. You’ll have the opportunity to meet some amazing men who have done so much within the community. They want to inspire others to do the same. Did I mention, this event is FREE! You don’t want to miss out! Copy the link below to register: https://www.prospanica.org/event/LatinosRise

Today is the day! Our first event of our Professional Development Series. Will you be attending? Learn how to enhance your management skills. Create new opportunities for you within your current position. Build-up your confidence and realize the endless potential you have to offer. Come out and see us today, starting at 6:00pm, at CSUB, MPR room (inside the Student Union). Free admission!

Happy Memorial Day!🇺🇸

Today, we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our nation. We thank you, so very much.