California Supreme Court to Honor Late Justice Joseph R. Grodin

The California Supreme Court will honor the legacy of former Justice Joseph R. Grodin at the start of its oral argument session on November 4. Justice Grodin, who served on the court from 1982 to 1987, passed away in April at the age of 94.

The in memoriam session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court’s courtroom, located in the Ronald M. George State Office Complex, Earl Warren Building, 350 McAllister Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco.

The ceremony will be open to the public and livestreamed on both the Supreme Court website and the California Courts Newsroom.

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said in April: “Justice Joseph R. Grodin was a brilliant jurist whose contributions to California’s legal system—as a labor lawyer, Supreme Court justice, and professor—continue to resonate. Throughout his distinguished career, he exemplified a dedication to justice, fairness, and the rule of law. His thoughtful opinions and commitment to civil rights shaped the landscape of our state’s jurisprudence. As we mourn his passing, we honor his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on our judiciary.”