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Judges and Judiciary

Dec. 28, 2001

Neophyte Judge Says Mediation Background Helps

SAN FRANCISCO - For most women, juggling a thriving solo civil practice, teaching law school and chasing around a 5-year-old son would be sufficient challenge.

PROFILE
Mary E. Wiss
Superior Court Judge
San Francisco County
Career Highlights: Appointed to San Francisco Superior Court May 2001; sole practitioner, 1993-2001; mediator, American Arbitration Association, 1996-2001; partner, Baum, Wiss & Blake, 1990-1993; David Baum, associate; 1981-1990
Professional Affiliations: President, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 1997; Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of Cal...

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