The Judicial Appointment Process:
What You Need to Know
February 19, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Free event! No MCLE.
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Diversifying the profession and our bench is critical for all Californians. Hear from the Governor’s new Judicial Appointments Secretary, the Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, the Chair of the Judicial Nomination Evaluation Committee, the two sitting judges about the judicial appointments process and how to plan your path to the bench.

 

Immediately following the event, a networking session will be held.
This program is collaboratively presented by the California Lawyers
Association and the California Judicial Council. Co-sponsored by the
Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California. We also welcome
the opportunity to co-sponsor this program with other bar associations.
If you would like to offer this program to your members at no charge,
please reach out to Ellen.Miller@calawyers.org

Speakers:

  • Luis Cespedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary
    Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom
  • Gonzalo C. Martinez, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary,
    Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom
  • Aminder Singh, Chair , Judicial Nominees Evaluation (“JNE”)
    Commission
  • Hon. Elizabeth G. Macias, Superior Court of Orange County
  • Hon. Connie R. Quinones, Superior Court of Los Angeles County