When my mentor, Rob Rosette, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2022, his family, law firm, clients, and friends rallied around him.  He was positive, faithful, and ready to battle his way through chemo.  When he passed away in September 2022, it was like he had the will to keep up the fight, but his body didn't. I was so shocked by how aggressive, vicious, and unrelenting his cancer was.

In the aftermath of his passing, we were all so wracked with grief that PurpleStride ended up being a way to turn pain into action.  At last year's PurpleStride, Rosette, LLP raised money and walked all over the country. This year, while the grief is no longer as constant or overpowering, we still feel his loss acutely and deal with that impact regularly.  PurpleStride is the vehicle I choose to not only honor his work in Indian country but also to recognize that we must find better detection and treatment options for pancreatic cancer.  And PanCAN is the organization that will fuel that innovation.

Rob fought hard. In everything, always. For his clients, for Indian people, and for those he loved. For over ten years I watched him advocate for the underdog, demand better for tribal governments, and lift up those around him. It is an incredible legacy.  It's a mantle we must all take up now that he's not here to carry it.

I'm walking in Sacramento on Saturday, April 27. I'm bringing family and friends along - that includes you!  Please register to walk, donate to get your shirt, and join Team Rosette.

If you can't walk, please help me fundraise. Anything helps -

$9 for the number of months Rob fought after his diagnosis

$25 for the number of years Rob practiced law

$52 for Rob's age, way too young to go

$100 for Rob's regular blackjack bet

$574 for the number of federally-recognized Indian tribes - the governments to whom we dedicate our law practice

Thank you for your support!