California Supreme Court
Feb. 19, 2014
Diversity of experience key in next justice
My own view is that the governor should take a page from his first term playbook and appoint a practicing lawyer with a proven track record of progressive work. By Hernán D. Vera
Justice Joyce Kennard's announcement that she will retire after a distinguished 25-year career on the state Supreme Court has lawyers throughout California reflecting on the future direction of the court. Although the governor is famous for keeping his own counsel, pundits and groups are already lining up with a list of qualified candidates. Many have noted the disturbing fact that there are no Latino or African-American justices currently o...
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