Conference Schedule Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2015-2016 Ethics Committee Meeting and Luncheon »» Honorable Mary Fuller, San Bernardino Superior Court, Chair 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2015-2016 Executive Board Meeting »» Honorable Eric C. Taylor, Los Angeles Superior Court, President 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2016-2017 Ethics Committee Meeting »» Honorable Barbara Kronlund, San Joaquin Superior Court, Chair 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. California Judges Foundation (CJF) Board Meeting »» Honorable James Dabney, Los Angeles Superior Court, President 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Policy Committee Meetings Court Admin * Civil * Criminal * Family * Probate * JCJC * Elections Evening on Own

Friday, September 30, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open (Breakfast on Own)

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1) CJER Ethics QEVI (MCLE 3.0/CJER QE6) All experienced judicial officers must take the three-hour Qualifying Ethics core course as part of their Qualifying Ethics training requirement. The course has a set curriculum that covers a wide range of judicial ethics issues. The current cycle (QE6) is from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. This class is limited to the first 49 registrants, no exceptions and no onsite registration please. »» Honorable Timothy L. Fall, Yolo Superior Court »» Honorable Theodore M. Weathers, San Diego Superior Court 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 2) Wheeler/Batson (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25) An overview of the Wheeler/Batson analysis, including the prima facie showing and pretext determination, mixed motive analysis, comparative analysis, remedies for violation, differences between California and 9th Circuit law, and judicial pitfalls. »» Honorable Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice, California Supreme Court »» Honorable William J. Murray, Jr., Associate Justice, 3rd District Appellate Court 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

New CJA Board Members’ Orientation

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annual CJA Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Annual Meeting Chair, Honorable Brenda Harbin-Forte, welcomes you to the 87th Annual Meeting and Luncheon. CJA President, Honorable Eric Taylor, will conduct the luncheon program which will include special recognitions and the presentations of the prestigious Alba Witkin Humanitarian Award, the Bernard S. Jefferson Award and the President’s Award. 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Break

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25):

3) History of Women and LGBT Judges and Justices Retired Judge Stephen Lachs was the first openly gay man in the United States to be appointed to the Bench, Retired Judge Mary Morgan was the first open lesbian in the United States to be appointed to the Bench, and Retired Judge Frances Munoz was the first Latina female Judge in the State of California and the United States. Additionally, the first African-American female Judge in Northern California, Judge LaDoris Cordell, is a panelist for this session. Their perspectives on the judiciary and the legal community then and now are remarkable; this will be a very interesting session. »» »» »» »» »»

Honorable Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Moderator Honorable LaDoris H. Cordell, Santa Clara Superior Court (Ret.) Honorable Stephen M. Lachs, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.) Honorable Mary Carol Morgan, San Francisco Superior Court (Ret.) Honorable Frances Munoz, Orange Superior Court (Ret.)

4) Collaborative Courts: 360 Degree Justice for All This session is intended to give judges an overview of the types of collaborative courts which are being offered in the state, what infrastructure is necessary for establishing these types of courts, and a judicial perspective on whether you (as a judge) are well suited to handle these courts. »» Honorable Gregory A. Syren, Alameda County Superior Court, Supervising Judge of the Collaborative Courts Division »» Honorable Peter Paul Espinoza, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.), Director of LA County’s Office of Diversion & Re-Entry 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

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3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening Plenary Session: Media Coverage and Its Impact on Judicial Independence From the O.J. Simpson “trial of the century” in 1995 to recent cases involving sentencing decisions made by judges, media coverage of the courts has added a new dimension to our everyday judicial lives. Hear from a panel of experts on how media coverage may impact the ability of judges to make fair and impartial decisions, and may affect the ability of attorneys to get fair trials for their clients. Learn to avoid pitfalls when presiding over high-profile cases, and find out what resources are available if you find yourself on the receiving end of unfair criticism of your judicial decisions. »» »» »» »» »»

Honorable James Mize, Sacramento Superior Court, Moderator Christopher Darden, Esq., Law Offices of Christopher Darden Linda Deutsch, Associated Press Special Correspondent (Ret.) Shawn Holley, Esq., Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump & Aldisert Honorable Lance Ito, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CJA President’s Reception (Open to All Attendees) Join your CJA friends and renew acquaintances at the Annual President’s Reception. 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Black Smoke – The Institution! The Marina Courtyard at the Manchester Grand Hyatt will serve as the location for this year’s Black Smoke event.

Saturday, October 1, 2016 Registration Open

7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

California Latino Judges Association Meeting

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Judicial Section Meeting

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. JETPAC Board Meeting »» Honorable Richard Ulmer, Jr., San Francisco Superior Court, Chair 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Bench Editorial Board Meeting »» Honorable Kathy Mader, Los Angeles Superior Court, Editor Concurrent Sessions (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25):

5) Gun Violence Restraining Orders – New Protections For Victims Of Violence Or An Infringement Of Second Amendment Rights? Effective January 1, 2016, courts may order the removal of firearms from the home after an appropriate showing ex parte and may issue a one-year injunction prohibiting the possession of firearms after hearing. CJA has invited Judge Scott Gordon of Los Angeles and other panelists to educate and inform us on this new law and its potential impact on public safety. Join us for a free-ranging discussion on the genesis of these new protections, the procedural requirements necessary for the issuance of temporary orders on an ex parte basis, and a more permanent order after hearing. »» »» »» »»

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8) 2016 Evidence Update: What You Need to Know About Recent Evidence Decisions »» Honorable Melissa R. McCormick, Orange Superior Court »» Honorable Laura A. Seigle, Los Angeles Superior Court

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Saturday

Charles Blek, Esq., Charles L Blek Jr Law Offices Honorable Scott Gordon, Los Angeles Superior Court Lt. Eddie Hseuh, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Honorable Alan Friedenthal, Los Angeles Superior Court, Moderator

9) Marbury v. Madison: What Happens When the Chief Justice Violates Every Ethics Canon in the Book Think you know what Marbury v. Madison is about? Wait until you hear the rest of the story, analyzed under the microscope of modern California judicial ethics: Chief Justice Marshall playing fast and loose with the Canons, Secretary of State James Madison playing politics with the powers of his office, Marbury hoping someone will give a poor political operative a break. If you want to know what really happened — and get an hour of ethics elective credit while you’re at it — this is the class to attend! »» Honorable Timothy L. Fall, Yolo Superior Court 10) Social Media for Judges Social Media impacts the courtroom in many ways. You cannot avoid it. This is a course for neophytes. Learn the basics. Learn the terminology. Dabblers and experts are welcome to join us. »» Honorable L. Jackson Lucky, IV, Riverside Superior Court 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. State Bar and CJA Board Swearing-in Ceremony California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye will administer the oath of office to the State Bar President and incoming members of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees and the California Judges Association Executive Board. Featuring the annual remarks of the Chief Justice and organization presidents. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel which is walking distance from the Manchester Grand Hyatt. 12:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. State Bar Ticketed Event - State Bar Luncheon and Alexander F. Morrison Address The luncheon will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel which is walking distance from the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Tickets are $49 per person. Please RSVP when you register.

6) Review of Trial Court Decisions – A Guide for Decision Makers A discussion of the most commonly encountered procedural errors by trial court judges in the preparation of judgments, statements of decisions, evidentiary rulings, and settled statements on appeal in superior court appellate division appeals.

12:00 p.m.

California Asian-Pacific American Judges Association Meeting

»» Honorable Vance W. Raye, Justice, 3rd District Appellate Court »» Honorable Raquel A. Marquez, Riverside County Superior Court

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

California Court Commissioners Association Board Meeting

7) CJP Defense Counsel Session Why me? I can’t do what? How judges can avoid getting the dreaded CJP letter and what to do if it comes. This panel is comprised of CJP defense attorney stars: Edith Matthai, James Murphy and Heather Rosing. Moderated by past CJA president, David Rubin.

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Continuing a Legacy of Excellence: A Summit on Diversity in the Judiciary This is the third summit in a series focusing on the status of diversity in the California judiciary. Prior summits were convened in 2006 and 2011. This Summit is co-sponsored by the Judicial Council, the State Bar Council on Access & Fairness (COAF), and the California Judges Association. The summit serves as a five-year review of accomplishments since the 2011 Summit, and will encourage open dialogue on key issues and solutions impacting judicial diversity. The Summit participants will prepare an updated 5-year action plan to recommend to the Judicial Council and the State Bar of California Board of Trustees. Separate pre-registration, at no additional cost to CJA registrants, is required for this Summit and attendance is limited to pre-registrants only; please see the registration information section in this brochure for details.

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Edith R. Matthai, Esq., Robie & Matthai James Murphy, Esq., Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney Heather L. Rosing, Esq., Klinedinst Attorneys Honorable David Rubin, San Diego Superior Court, Moderator

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25):

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Hon. Diana Becton, Contra Costa County Superior Court, Moderator Honorable Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice, California Supreme Court Honorable Eric C. Taylor, Los Angeles Superior Court, CJA President David J. Pasternak, Esq., Law Office of David J. Pasternak, President, State Bar of California Hon. Michael D. Carter, Los Angeles Superior Court

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Honorable LaDoris H. Cordell, Santa Clara Superior Court (Ret.) Honorable Marguerite Downing, Los Angeles Superior Court, Chair, State Bar COAF Honorable Brenda Harbin-Forte, Alameda Superior Court Honorable Dennis Hayashi, Alameda Superior Court Honorable Goodwin Liu, Associate Justice, California Supreme Court Honorable James Lambden, Associate Justice (Ret.), 1st District Appellate Court Honorable Miguel Marquez, Associate Justice, 6th District Appellate Court Honorable William J. Murray, Jr., Associate Justice, 3rd District Appellate Court Honorable John Pacheco, San Bernardino Superior Court Honorable Therese Stewart, Associate Justice, 1st District Appellate Court Honorable Allen Webster, Los Angeles Superior Court

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25):

11) Criminal Law Update Hot topics from the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. A comprehensive review and analysis of recent cases. »» Honorable Norman L. Epstein, Court of Appeal, 2nd District »» Honorable Kyle Brodie, San Bernardino Superior Court 12) Family Law Update: The Mize Top Ten (With Apologies to David Letterman)) »» Honorable James M. Mize, Sacramento Superior Court »» Honorable Sue Alexander, Alameda Superior Court 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions (MCLE 1.25/JBEC 1.25):

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Annual Business Meeting and Legislative Update

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Break

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. A Conversation with Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye A CJA Tradition – Join us on Sunday morning for our annual question and answer conversation with the Chief. »» Honorable Donald Ayoob, San Mateo Superior Court, CJA Vice President »» Honorable Stuart Rice, Los Angeles Superior Court, CJA Vice President 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

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10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The Professor Charles H. Whitebread Memorial Lecture - Recent Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court »» Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, Donald Bren School of Law, University of California, Irvine 12:00 p.m.

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12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2016/2017 CJA Board Luncheon and Meeting »» Honorable C. Todd Bottke, Tehama Superior Court, CJA President

13) Civil Law Update Hot topics from the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. A comprehensive review and analysis of recent cases. »» Honorable David S. Cunningham, III, Los Angeles Superior Court »» Honorable Katherine A. Bacal, San Diego Superior Court 14) CJP Town Hall Back by popular demand is the CJP Town Hall. If you have questions about the commission, its procedures, policies and history, you may wish to attend. Attendees will be able to ask questions and receive unscripted responses from members of the commission. »» Anthony Capozzi, Chair of the California Commission on Judicial Performance »» Honorable Ignazio Ruvolo, Justice, 1st District Appellate Court, Vice Chair of the California Commission on Judicial Performance »» Rick Simpson, Senior Staff to the Speaker of the California Assembly »» Victoria Henley, Director-Chief Counsel of the California Commission on Judicial Performance 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Government Relations Committee Meeting »» Honorable David Rosenberg, Yolo Superior Court 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Judicial Outreach Committee Meeting »» Honorable Richard Fruin, Los Angeles Superior Court, President 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Response to Criticism Committee Meeting »» Honorable James Mize, Sacramento Superior Court

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2016 ALBA WITKIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD Do you know a Judge or Subordinate Judicial Officer who is making a difference in his or her community through volunteer work or, perhaps, through creation of a special program, or who uses his or her individual initiative to help others? Then nominate that Judicial Officer for the 2016 Alba Witkin Humanitarian Award. From your nominations, the selection committee will select an outstanding Judge, Commissioner or Referee who will be honored at CJA’s Annual Membership Luncheon this September during the CJA Annual Meeting and Conference. The California Judges Foundation (CJF) will donate $500 to the recipient’s favorite charity which will be matched by an additional $500 from the Witkin Foundation for a total of $1,000. Email a brief narrative describing the judge’s humanitarian work and why you believe he or she should be considered to sbissey@caljudges. org and be sure to say WITKIN AWARD in the subject line. Or send to CJA at 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95833. Deadline to submit your nomination is August 15.

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Special Event for CJA Annual Meeting Registrants Third California Judicial Diversity Summit October 1, 2016 -- San Diego CA Separate pre-registration required. Information will be posted soon at www.caljudges.org. Featured Speakers: Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye Associate Justice Goodwin Liu, California Supreme Court Justice James Lambden (Ret., 1st District Court of Appeal) Justice Miguel Marquez, 6th District Court of Appeal

Justice William Murray, 3rd District Court of Appeal

Judge LaDoris Cordell (Ret., Superior Court, Santa Clara County)

Justice Therese Stewart, 1st District Court of Appeal

Judge Eric Taylor, President CJA

Judge Diana Becton, Superior Court, Contra Costa County Judge Marguerite Downing, Superior Court, Los Angeles County

Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte Superior Court, Alameda County David Pasternak, President, The State Bar of California

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Registration for the Annual Meeting is available at www. Members Full Registration by September 23........$395

caljudges.org under the Conferences and Education Tab. If you have any questions or are unable to register online, please call the CJA office at (866) 432-1252. All registration fees received

Non-Members Full Registration by September 23.....$595

Guest Registration............................................... $195

after September 23 and on-site incur a $50 late fee.

Eligibility Active and retired bench officers are invited. You must have

Guest Registration with MCLE by September 23 (Includes education and MCLE).........................$295

current (2016-17) CJA membership status to receive the member rate.

Cost Friday Single Day

FULL REGISTRATION fee includes educational

(Includes Education)........................................$245

programs, materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, Membership Luncheon and CJA President’s Reception.

Saturday Single Day

GUEST REGISTRATION (without MCLE credit) fee

(Includes Education)........................................$245

includes continental breakfasts, Membership Luncheon and CJA President’s Reception. Guest registration (with MCLE credit) fee must accompany a full registration and includes educational

Sunday Single Day (Includes Education)........................................ $195

Cancellation A full refund of registration fees will be made if a cancellation request is received in writing by September 16, 2016. Please fax cancellation requests to (916) 924-7323 or e-mail stephanie@

CJA group rates for Single and Double occupancy rooms are $229.00 and are available for paid registrants for the conference if reservations are made by August 28, 2016. Rates do not include taxes or state/local fees. Please book your accommodations soon. Hotel cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to avoid a one-night stay charge. Only paid registrants can make hotel reservations. After you register for the conference via the CJA Website (www.caljudges. org), a confirmation will be e-mailed to you with the link to make your hotel reservations online. If you are unable to make reservations online, please contact the CJA office at (866) 4321252. Reservations made by participants who have not paid or without going through the link will be canceled. If you have already made a hotel reservation before you received the link, please contact Jennifer Blevins at the CJA Office (jennifer@ camgmt.com).

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All State Bar events will be held at the San Diego Marriott Marquis. Please visit http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/ AnnualMeeting.aspx for more information.

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