Standing Committees
Committee on Federal Courts
Chair: Jessica Leal
Oversight: The Litigation Section Executive Committee
Number of Members: 15
Member Terms: Three years. Terms begin and end on the last day of the CLA Annual Meeting.
Committee Functions:
- Educate attorneys on issues pertaining to Federal Court practice;
- Keep the Litigation Section abreast of Federal Court issues that may have an impact on Section members;
- Review and make recommendations on proposals that affect California Federal Court practice and the Federal Courts in California;
- Recommend improvements to the provision of legal services in California Federal Courts.