Pathways to Justice 2019

The panel will share their paths to the bench, explain the role of the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE), discuss the current status of diversity in the judiciary, and provide insights into the judicial appointments process under Governor Newsom.

This session will discuss internal practices, policies, procedures and tools to support the recruitment and retention of legal aid staff. This session will include discussion of the role of boards in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion at legal aid organizations including retention and recruitment of staff and board members. This will be an interactive discussion session with conversations between panelists and attendees. Panelists will present data from recent State Bar reports pertaining to diversity in the legal profession in California.