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Updates and events from the Litigation Section

1. You had a distinguished career in public service before joining the bench.  What made you decide to become a magistrate judge?    Loud encouragement. People that I trusted made me believe that it was a good fit, and their encouragement was louder than doubting questions in my mind.  Was I ready to give up advocacy?  Was it financially irresponsible to commit to the salary when the opportunity cost was so high? Would I enjoy the job?  Those persistent mentors got… Read more
Free Event! Please join us the week after Veterans Day for a free webinar “Native Veterans & Servicemembers: Advocacy Opportunities for Healing and Housing” on November 18th from 6:30pm to 8pm.  This Berkeley Law Veterans Law Practicum student-led program will cover benefits available to and challenges faced by Native veterans. American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the military at five times the national average. Yet they face significant and unique barriers accessing earned benefits. Student presenters will provide background… Read more
On March 19, 2023, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Allison Hertog about her Los Angeles-based work as a lawyer specializing in disability services in public school education.  California’s public schools are composed primarily of students of color, sixty percent of which qualify for free and reduced-price meals. The pandemic, and its aftermath, has forced Americans to take a closer look at education system and to contend with the disproportionate impacts that the remote learning environment had on students’ mental health, and social learning and technological needs. Read more
A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Senior Editor, Eileen C. Moore, Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three Managing Editor, Julia C. Shear Kushner Editors, Dean Bochner, Colin P. Cronin, Austin Evans, Jenn French, Jennifer Hansen, Ryan Wu Interlocutory Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction. Under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics (1971) 403 U.S. 388, a plaintiff has a right to file a civil action… Read more
Join us for a week of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and best practices in international arbitration. Read more
Thank you for your interest in the appellate lawyer mentorship program of the Litigation Section’s Committee on Appellate Courts (CAC).  Here, we will describe the committee and its mentorship program and set forth guidelines for participating as a mentee or mentor. Read more
This webinar will provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of arbitrability issues in California-seated arbitrations, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex arbitrability determinations effectively. Read more
This webinar will introduce attendees to three of the newly appointed Justices on the California Court of Appeal: Justices Helen Zukin (2d Dist., Div. 4), Gonzalo C. Martinez (2d Dist., Div. 7), and Julica C. Kelety (4th Dist., Div. 1). The new Justices on the panel will answer questions from the moderator and from the audience regarding a wide variety of topics, including their experience so far on the bench; their approach to judging; their career paths that led them to become Court of Appeal Justices; and advice they would give to attorneys practicing before the Court of Appeal. Read more
For more federal courts content, please see the Quarterly Federal Courts Committee Newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter includes an interview with United States Magistrate Judge Michelle M. Pettit We are looking for six new members to join our Federal Courts Committee. If you are interested, please apply here or email Committee Chair Tom Stout for more information. Southern District of California 2024 Hon. David H. Bartick Award: The Southern District is pleased to announce the selection of Michael J. Dowd as the 2024 recipient… Read more
A monthly publication of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Read more

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