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Feature - February 11, 2025

California Judges Receive National LGBTQ+ Award

Alameda County Judge Victoria Kolakowski and Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler honored by American Bar Association commission for advancing LGBTQ+ individuals in the legal profession and championing LGBTQ+ causes
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Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler to receive ABA Stonewall Award
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2025 Stonewall Award recipients

Feature - December 17, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Judicial Council of California

The judicial branch of California continued to prioritize and expand access to justice for court users and the public
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Feature - August 12, 2024

Q&A: Generative Artificial Intelligence and the California Judicial Branch

Administrative Presiding Justice Mary Greenwood of the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District and Judge Arturo Castro of the Superior Court of Alameda County share their insights on generative AI
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News Release - June 26, 2024

Chief Justice Issues Statement on Passing of Judge David Rothman

Retired Los Angeles County judge and co-author of the Judicial Conduct Handbook was a leader in judicial education on the subject of judicial ethics
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Judge David M. Rothman receives Bernard E. Witkin Amicus Curiae Award
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Feature - June 17, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity in the California Courts: Los Angeles County Judge D. Zeke Zeidler

Judge Zeidler was the first openly gay man initially elected to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County
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News Release - May 17, 2024

Chief Justice Creates Task Force on Use of Generative AI in the California Courts

Work must focus on preserving public trust and confidence in the judicial process, along with accountability, transparency, and privacy for the public
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Feature - March 19, 2024

Students Throughout California Vying for Top Prize at 2024 Mock Trial Finals

31 counties to participate in finals this week in Los Angeles for shot at national championship
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Kern County Superintendent of Schools: Students Show Off Their Legal Prowess at…
San Diego Superior Court: 18th Annual San Diego County High School Mock Trial C…
Contra Costa County Office of Education: 2024 Mock Trial Results
The Sun Gazette: Visalia students rule Tulare County mock trial
Riverside County Office of Education: The Verdict Is In: Poly High School Wins …
History and Winners: National High School Mock Trial Championship
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An attorney at the Santa Cruz County Mock Trial competition presents their case.

News Release - July 19, 2023

Ethics Committee Adopts Opinion about Court Invitations to Outside Speakers

Final opinion follows public comment and provides guidance for judges on ethical considerations when inviting outside speakers and groups to give educational presentations to the court
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News Release - June 29, 2023

Chief Justice Appoints Nine New Judicial Council Members

Council consists of judicial officers, court executives, attorneys, and legislators who volunteer their time to help make the court system consistent, impartial, and accessible
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