CCCBA Staff: Two Truths and a Lie

Jennifer Comages

Jennifer started working for the Bar Association on May 1, 1979 and has had the pleasure of working with many Executive Directors and a variety of co-workers. She has also seen newer attorney members get involved and the older ones step down and retire.

Jennifer wears many hats while performing her job at the CCCBA. Primarily, Jennifer assists members in all matters involving their membership with the CCCBA, such as ensuring their contact information is current. During membership renewal time, Jennifer assists anyone who may have a question or instructs them on how to renew. Jennifer also works closely with the administrators at the Sustaining Law Firms. Other duties include answering the Lawyer Referral Information Service phone calls and referring them to the attorney panelists (by the way, more attorneys joining the LRIS would be beneficial).

Jennifer is married to her husband Gabriel, and they have three grown sons. One son is married, and they have a wonderful autistic grandson. Jennifer’s parents lived with her and her husband until her father passed away in 2021, and her mother, who lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 32 years, passed away in 2022. Jennifer also has a disabled sister who lives with them as well. Jennifer manages all of this while maintaining her sanity, though sometimes unsure how. Jennifer hopes to retire at some point to enjoy some fun and relaxing days.

Two truths and one lie:

• I have been married for 42 years.
• I am a mother of twins.
• I’m legally adopted.

Barbara Arsedo

Barbara has worked at the CCCBA for over 17 years. She is the Director of the Lawyer Referral Service as well as the Moderate Means program. She is recognized nationally as an expert for LRIS and serves on the ABA LRIS Committee. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family in Brentwood and traveling with her husband.

Two truths and one lie:

• In addition to my job with CCCBA, I am also a registered nurse.
• I have five grandchildren.
• I was born and raised in San Francisco.

Carole Lucido

You may know me for sending you so many emails! And you might not even recognize me without a camera in hand. Since I joined the CCCBA nine years ago, I’ve also been responsible for producing the Contra Costa Lawyer magazine, keeping the website up to date, publicizing events, working with Sarah Marin on social media, making flyers and posters and managing the member benefit program. I’ve worked in communications and marketing for many years and had my own marketing and graphic design business. Something I especially enjoy about my job is the opportunity to get to know CCCBA members and celebrate their accomplishments and achievements. If you have something you’d like to share, drop me a note and I will try to include it in the Tuesday eblast or in Contra Costa Lawyer magazine.

Two truths and one lie:

• I am pretty good at riding a unicycle.
• As a child, I dreamed of being a mogul.
• I am the oldest of four.

Sarah Marin

Sarah has been with the CCCBA since November 2022. As the Development and ProgramsManager, she supports the 20 Sections and is in charge of securing sponsorships for the bar’s events and programs.You will find her on many of the Zoom webinars and in-person events. In addition, Sarah manages the CCCBA’s social media accounts, which is a great way to promote events and engage with members. Outside of work, she is a mom of two little boys, ages 4 and 2. She enjoys reading, cooking, and, well, being a mom!

Two truths and one lie:

• I have never travelled outside of the country.
• I plan to homeschool my children.
• I am allergic to peaches.

Sara Chakri

Sara is the Education  and Events Manager for CCCBA.  She started with CCCBA in April of 2024 supporting the LRIS line and was promoted to her current position in July of 2024.  Born and raised in Italy to Moroccan parents, Sara has a deep appreciation for culture, community, and connection. Fluent in three languages and passionate about travel, she loves exploring new places and fostering relationships. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, pottery, and caring for plants. Sara is committed to personal growth, creative expression, and making a positive impact in their community.

Two truths and one lie:

• I have eaten grasshoppers, and they are delicious!
• I’ve swum with sea turtles.
• I don’t like pizza.

Noemi Espinoza

Noemi was born and raised in Napa and joined the CCCBA team in May 2024 as the Finance and Operations Manager. I’ve always had a passion for numbers and problem-solving (I know, not everyone shares that!). Outside of work, she loves traveling to new places, spending time outdoors and appreciating beautiful sunsets by the beach.

Two truths and one lie:

• I’m the oldest of four.
• I love the beach.
• I have a total of eight nieces and nephews.

Drew Iorns

Drew serves as the Administrative and Operations Specialist for the CCCBA. He has been with the Bar for almost two years (February!).  He enjoys the work he does through the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) program, learning about law and the different lives people live, hearing so many different stories, and trying to find the best resolution for them. Drew also serves as the bar’s tech extraordinaire, supporting the CCCBA IT and systems in the office.  You will often see him manning the IT at various CCCBA functions.  Outside of CCCBA, Drew has a rich social life and enjoys gaming.

Two truths and one lie:

• I can play songs on three instruments.
• Within two weeks of getting my driving permit, I drove to and from Death Valley.
• I hiked a mountain called Angels Landing before I was 18.

Jody Iorns

Jody Iorns has spent the last 30+ years in the nonprofit space serving a variety of missions both statewide and locally. Prior to joining the Contra Costa County Bar Association, she worked with organizations such as the Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging, Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, United Cerebral Palsy, YWCA, and Friday Night Live.  She has over 20 years of experience leading non-profit organizations as an Executive Director.  She has three adult children and is happy to call the East Bay Area her home for over 44 years.

Two truths and one lie

• I’ve hiked to the top of Mount Whitney.
• I witnessed an attempted murder.
• I have held a baby sloth.

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