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Judge Mark Forcum
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The San Mateo County judge talks about what he enjoys most about his work — providing service to attorneys and residents in the county.
Judge George Miram
Friday, April 5, 2013
The San Mateo County Superior Court judge discusses the importance of careful briefing and points out where even experienced attorneys sometimes fall short in his courtroom.
Roundtable: View From the Bench
Monday, April 1, 2013
Local judges talk about best practices in the courtroom.
Judge Joseph Scott
Friday, March 29, 2013
San Mateo County Superior Court judge talks about his role as assistant presiding judge and his domestic violence calendar.
Donald Ayoob
Friday, March 22, 2013
San Mateo County Superior Court judge talks about why he enjoys his position on the bench.
Stuart Pollak
Friday, March 15, 2013
The First District Court of Appeal justice offers advice to new attorneys.
Clifford Cretan
Friday, March 8, 2013
The San Mateo County Superior Court judge offers attorneys tips on effective voir dire and opening statements.
Privacy Roundtable Highlights
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Privacy experts including Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski examine the frontiers of a fast-developing area of law.
V. Raymond Swope
Friday, March 1, 2013
San Mateo County Superior Court judge talks about calendaring in law and motion, and how attorneys can help the court be more efficient.
Privacy Law Expert Q&A
Friday, February 22, 2013
Eric Goldman of Santa Clara University School of Law and Ashlie Beringer of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher discuss developing issues in Internet privacy law.
Richard DuBois
Friday, February 15, 2013
The San Mateo County Superior Court judge talks about time constraints in family law and offers advice for newer attorneys.
Dan Grimmer
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Alameda County Superior Court judge offers advice for new attorneys and suggestions on how attorneys can help the court settle cases.
Evelio Grillo
Friday, February 1, 2013
Alameda County Superior Court judge talks about the principles he employs in running his courtroom.
JoAnne McCracken
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge offers tips on voir dire and closing arguments.
Social media and legal ethics
Friday, January 25, 2013
Things counsel should know to avoid costly mistakes.
Commissioner Sue Alexander
Friday, December 14, 2012
Alameda County Court commissioner talks about making advances in the family law department and improving accessibility to pro se litigants.
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
Friday, January 4, 2013
The chief justice of the California Supreme Court talks about meeting the challenges facing the judicial branch and her approach to solving its problems.
Judge Charles Haines
Friday, December 14, 2012
The San Francisco Superior Court judge talks about his involvement with California Risk Assessment Pilot Program.
Inside & Outside Counsel Roundtable
Friday, December 7, 2012
The ins and outs of building relationships for success in the year to come.
Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal
Friday, November 16, 2012
The Northern District Judge talks about what he enjoys most about his role on the bench and what attorneys can expect going into a settlement conference before him.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore
Friday, November 9, 2012
The Northern District judge talks about how she decides motions and suggests useful approaches to settlement.
Women Leaders in Law 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
The Recorder toasted the achievements of this year's honorees at a happy hour reception.
Recorder Roundtable - Outstanding Motions
Friday, October 26, 2012
Judges from state and federal courts discuss do's and don'ts of motion practice.
Judge William Monahan video
Friday, October 26, 2012
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge talks about technology during trial and offers advice for new attorneys.
Judge John Stewart
Friday, October 19, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court Judge talks about motion practice and facilitating settlement.
Recorder Roundtable: Blockbuster IP Trials
Friday, October 5, 2012
Michael Jacobs, Christa Anderson and Fabio Marino talk about lessons learned in major trials, with U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White moderating.
Judge James Robertson
Friday, October 5, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court Judge tell attorneys what he expects of them in his courtroom.
Recorder Roundtable: Employment Law
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Four of the top employment law attorneys discuss recent developments in the law and best practices.
Remembering Judge Browning
Friday, September 21, 2012
Former law clerk Rowan Wilson fondly remembers Judge Browning at his memorial service.
Judge Jacqueline Arroyo
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge gives tips on courtroom decorum to younger attorneys.
Pro Bono Achievers
Friday, September 14, 2012
Jayne Fleming of Reed Smith talks about her humanitarian efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
Judge Gerardo Sandoval
Friday, August 24, 2012
The San Francisco Superior Court judge offers attorneys advice on conducting an effective voir dire.
Judge Bruce Chan
Monday, July 30, 2012
The San Francisco Superior Court judge discusses his former role in the California Legislature and being on the appellate panel.
Judge Dennis Hayashi
Monday, July 30, 2012
Alameda County Superior Court Judge discusses the importance of briefs, and how he deals with sanctionable conduct.
Judge Gary Picetti
Friday, July 13, 2012
Alameda Superior Court Judge talks about the video arraignment process in his courtroom.
Judge Derek Woodhouse
Friday, July 6, 2012
Santa Clara Superior Court judge talks about improving the chances of settlement, what he enjoys most about his work, and offers advice to new attorneys.
Judge Kevin Murphy
Friday, June 22, 2012
Judge Kevin Murphy of the Alameda County Superior Court talks about technology in his court.
Lawyers on the Fast Track
Friday, June 1, 2012
The Recorder honored its first crop of up-and-coming lawyers at a lunch keynoted by U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal.
Judge Kurt Kumli
Friday, June 1, 2012
Santa Clara Superior Court judge discusses use of technology and attorney calendaring.
Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Corley
Friday, May 4, 2012
Northern District magistrate judge points out errors made by experienced attorneys and talks about her standing orders.
Judge Teri Jackson
Friday, May 4, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court judge talks about briefing and oral arguments, and offers helpful suggestions for new attorneys.
Judge Linda Colfax
Friday, May 4, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court judge talks about the importance of briefing and offers advice to new attorneys.
Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins
Friday, May 4, 2012
Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of California talks about briefing and oral argument, and discusses resources to aid in settlement.
Judge Tara Desautels
Friday, April 27, 2012
The Alameda County Superior Court judge talks about the briefing process in her court and offers advice to new attorneys.
Recorder Roundtable: Outstanding Trial Work
Monday, April 23, 2012
Four judges talk about the do's and don'ts of trial practice as observed from the bench.
Judge Vanessa Zecher
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Santa Clara County Court judge talks about her family law practice as good training for coming to the bench and the evolution of technology in the courtroom.
Pushback on Court Budget Cuts
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
As hundreds gathered at a San Francisco rally Wednesday, local politicians and legal leaders stressed the need to hold the line on funding for California's court system.
Critical Message
Friday, April 13, 2012
Walkup Melodia partner Matthew Davis has high hopes that bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists can overcome polarization and work towards sharing the road.
Judge Trina Thompson
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Alameda County Superior Court judge talks about settlement and staying current with the law.
Justice Conrad Rushing
Monday, March 5, 2012
Sixth District Court of Appeal justice talks about the importance of oral argument and effective brief writing.
The Journey to Partner
Friday, March 2, 2012
Newly minted partners talk about challenges they've encountered, what they wish they'd known beforehand, and what they've learned along the way.
Judge Thang Barrett
Monday, February 27, 2012
Santa Clara County Superior Court judge advises attorneys on settlement and importance of oral argument.
Judge Armando Cuellar
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The Alamda County Superior Court judge advises attorneys on effective voir dire and closing argument.
Attorneys of the Year 2011
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
A slideshow highlighting some of the year's top lawyers.
Judge Ioana Petrou
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Alameda County Superior Court judge warns of getting emotionally attached to cases and asks for help from the Alameda County family law bar.
Commissioner Rebecca Wightman
Friday, January 27, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court commissioner offers way attorneys can help ease the burden of her heavy calendar and talks about what she enjoys most about her job.
Judge Garrett Wong
Friday, January 20, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court judge talks about common mistakes by experienced attorneys and the importance of jury instructions.
Judge Jeffrey Ross
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
San Francisco Superior Court judge offers attorneys advice on settlement.
Judge Jesus Valencia
Friday, January 6, 2012
Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about settlement and what experienced attorneys should keep in mind when practicing in juvenile justice court.
Judge Michele McCoy
Friday, December 30, 2011
Santa Clara Superior Court judge talks about effective voir dire techniques and offers advice to new attorneys.
2011 Year in Photos and Video
Friday, December 23, 2011
A look back at 2011 by Recorder staff photographers Jason Doiy and Hillary Jones-Mixon.
Judge Victoria Kolakowski
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Alameda County Superior Court judge offers suggestions on settlement and gives advice to new attorneys.
How to Earn My GC Business
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Four in-house counsel discuss how firms can get their business and what they expect from outside attorneys.
Women Leaders in Law
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Golden Gate University School of Law brings together pioneers who helped blaze the trail for women lawyers in the Bay Area.
Disability Rights Mecca
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center has launched a weekly disability rights clinic at the stunning new Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley. Claudia Center and Gina Gemello describe providing legal services in "this beautiful space."
Recorder Roundtable: Employment Law
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Four experts discussed recent developments in employment law at a Recorder Roundtable on Nov. 9 in San Francisco.
Judge Suzanne Bolanos
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
San Francisco County Superior Court judge talks about the importance of oral argument.
Profile: Judge Carlos Bea
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge gives tips on effective brief writing.
Recorder Roundtable: Securities
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Four experts discussed recent developments in securities law at a Recorder Roundtable on Oct. 25 in Menlo Park.
Judge Philip Pennypacker
Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about the benefits and challenges of technology in the courtroom, and advises attorneys on how to promote settlement of disputes.
Judge Richard Ulmer
The S.F. Superior Court judge gives advice on avoiding common mistakes and presenting a good closing argument.
Judge Michael Isaku Begert
The San Francisco Superior Court judge addresses the importance of providing courtesy copies in an era of tight court budgets.
Judicial Profile: Angela Bradstreet
The S.F. Superior Court judge discusses effective voir dire and closing argument techniques.
Judicial Profile: Paul Delucchi
The Alameda County Superior Court judge talks about technology in the courtroom and offers advice for new attorneys.
Judicial Profile: Charlene Kiesselbach
The San Francisco Superior Court judge shares her secrets for litigation success.
Judicial Profile: Ronald Toff
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge suggests ways to promote settlement and tells experienced counsel to stop when they're ahead.
Judicial Profile: Jeffrey Horner
The Alameda County Superior Court judge encourages attorneys to pay attention to witness answers rather than staying stuck on a script.
For Better and for Worse
Former Chief Judge Mary Schroeder talks about the changes she's seen — both good and bad — in 32 years at the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Law as a Lifeline
For 32 high school students, passion meets opportunity at the Center for Youth Development Through Law
Judicial Profile: Allan Hymer
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Before starting arguments with witnesses or the judge, counsel should remember who jurors tend to prefer, says the Alameda County Superior Court judge.
Judicial Profile: Aaron Persky
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge discusses technology in the courtroom and offers advice on trial tactics.
Judicial Profile: U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The San Jose federal judge talks about oral argument and the influence of technology on trials.
Judicial Profile: Judge Maria Elena James
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James, Northern District of California
Judicial Profile: Judge Monica Wiley
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The San Francisco Superior Court judge talks about what she likes most and least about her job.
Judicial Profile: Patricia Lucas
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Santa Clara County jurist encourages counsel to be judicious with courtesy copies.
Judicial Profile: Maxine Chesney
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The San Francisco federal judge has heard every kind of legal dispute, from fiber optic patents to a strip search of a transsexual.
What $26 million buys in Alpine County
Friday, June 3, 2011
A look at the tiny town of Markleeville and the tiny courthouse there that the AOC plans to replace.
A New Venture
Friday, June 3, 2011
Former admissions dean Victoria Ortiz outlines her new venture to help prospective students get admitted to law school.
Recorder Roundtable: Outstanding Trial Work
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Four distinguished judges offered practical advice May 18 for lawyers going to trial.
Judicial Profile: Thomas Cain
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about promoting settlement and attorney errors in probate.
Recorder Roundtable: Privacy
Friday, April 22, 2011
Cindy Cohn, Matthew Brown, David Lisi and Lothar Determann gather to discuss privacy issues at the latest Recorder roundtable.
Judicial Profile: James Kleinberg
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about oral arguments and technology in the courtroom.
Kozinski and the First Amendment
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Internet has rendered the provision obsolete, Ninth Circuit chief says.
Judicial Profile: Joseph Huber
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about technology in the courtroom and promoting settlement.
Face-off: George Gascon and Jeff Adachi at USF
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
The S.F. district attorney and public defender discuss immigration law at University of San Francisco School of Law.
Judicial Profile: Marcel Poche
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Santa Clara Superior Court judge discusses why he enjoys being a judge and what attorneys could do to promote settlement.
Highlights From the Deposition Roundtable
Friday, March 25, 2011
The Recorder roundtable with Tom Brandi, Doris Cheng, Rick Seabolt and David Newdorf.
