PATHWAYS TO THE BENCH
CAALA is proud to partner with LASC to formalize the one-on-one judicial mentoring process.
LASC judicial Mentor page has a detailed explanation of what the courts desire with this program.
PROGRAM LAUNCH VIDEO
QUICK LINKS
Judicial Mentor Program Overview
Judicial Mentor Program Request Form
LASC News Releases
Office of the Governor’s Appointments Page
Judicial Appointment Application Instructions
Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
CONSIDERING A CAREER ON THE BENCH?
Bench Conduct and Demeanor for Temporary Judges - September 11, 2024
Mentorship Matters: How Mentors Play a Key Role in Our Success - September 26, 2024
PAST PROGRAMS
“What’s Really Stopping You From Applying?” California Judicial Mentor Program - March 22, 2023
Becoming an Administrative Law Judge (Free Webinar) - March 6, 2024
From Lawyer to Commissioner: The Path to Public Service - May 1st
Research Attorney Careers In The Appellate Courts, Pathways to an Inclusive Court - May 15, 2024
California Lawyers Association for Pathways to the Bench on June 7, 2024
California For All - Italian American Lawyers Association - June 19th
So You Want to be a Judge? - August 22, 2024
Meet the Judges to Explore Pathways to the Bench - August 31, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Meursault Meeting Room @ CAALA Vegas
CAALA members who have gone on to become judges:
Hon. Shirley Watkins
Shirley Watkins is a judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. She assumed office in 2014.
Hon. David Rosen (Ret.)
David Rosen is a judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. He assumed office in 2015.
Hon. Helen Zukin
Helen Zukin is a Justice of the California court of appeals, appointed 2023, and former judge of The Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California, appointed 2018.
Hon. Christine Gonong
The Honorable Christine Gonong is a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior court and former Commissioner of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She assumed office in 2023.
Hon. Randolph Hammock
The Honorable Randolph Hammock is a judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. He assumed office in 2011.
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