ACS Bay Area: Considering the Bench? A Conversation with the Governor’s Judicial Appointments Secretary

The Bar Association of San Francisco and the Bay Area Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society invite you to an engaging discussion on judicial service and the appointments process in California. Join Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Cespedes, Deputy Secretary Adam Hofmann, and members of the San Francisco bench for a candid conversation about what it means to serve as a judge and how to navigate the path to appointment.

This program will provide insight into the judicial appointments process, from application through vetting and selection, and will highlight ongoing efforts to expand and diversify the pool of qualified candidates for the bench.

Featuring:

Hon. Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Adam Hofmann, Deputy Secretary for Judicial Appointments, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom

Hon. Dawn Payne, Judge, Superior Court of San Francisco County

Hon. Julia V. Cervantes, Judge, Superior Court of San Francisco County

Registration opens at 4:30 p.m.

MCLE will not be offered for this program.

Learn more here!