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Barry Portman Conference Room Dedication

The conference room in the San Francisco office for the the Northern District of California was dedicated in honor of the former Federal Public Defender, Barry Portman, during a ceremony September 17th.

Barry was able to attend and speak at the dedication ceremony which featured a number of speakers who appeared both virtually and in-person lauding his 24-year career as a public defender and leader in the office.

A plaque and photo of Barry Portman will be displayed within the conference room with the name designation prominently display on the exterior door.

Candis MitchellSeptember 18, 2021

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Barry Portman Conference Room Dedication

Jodi Linker - Federal Defender