Kevin J. Lane served for the past decade as the top administrative official for the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which encompasses seven counties: San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, Inyo, San Bernardino, Santa Ana and Orange County.

Justice Kelli Evans also sworn in as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court

Judge Chan credits his experience as a public defender, coupled with his cultural background, for his ability to be the judge he is today.

Court also directs State Bar to reopen part of the program to new applicants, with a Dec. 31, 2023 deadline.