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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.
Judicial Profile: Sharon Chatman
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Santa Clara County Superior Court judge talks about case management conferences and settling disputes.
Judicial Profile: Shawna Schwarz
Friday, April 8, 2011
The Santa Clara Superior Court judge discusses technology, dress code and settlement.
Judicial Profile: William Elfving
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The Santa Clara Superior Court judge discusses ways to promote settlement and avoid sanctions.
Filling the Hole: The New Chief Justice Talks About the Budget
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye discusses her approach to California's budget crisis.
Judicial Profile: Socrates Manoukian
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Santa Clara Superior Court judge discusses attorney follies and reasons for sanctions.
Judicial Profile: Gail Dekreon
Monday, January 25, 2010
The S.F. Superior Court judge discusses the advantages of using technology in the courtroom during jury trials.
The Life of the Party
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The Cobalt law firm believes in creating a sense of community for their employees by hosting a wine and cheese party every Thursday.
Judicial Profile: Richard Loftus
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Santa Clara judge discusses motion practice and the dress code in his courtroom.
Hands On Experience
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Hastings students represent community groups in talks over a proposed hospital.
Judicial Profile: Jeremy Fogel
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The District Court judge talks about what he enjoys about his job and the lessons learned from a controversial death penalty case.
