California Appellate Court Legacy Project 2023

The California Legacy Project recounts the stories and preserves the rich judicial history of California judges, courts, and law through the voices of the justices who helped shape the development of California law.

Introduction by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero
Excerpts from Interviews | Justices on:

"Growing Up" (1:14)
On Law School Experiences (3:21)
Early Career Experience (4:35)
Gender Discrimination (6:52)
Diversity in the Courts (9:09)
Path to the Bench (10:39)
Experiences on the Bench (12:22)
Judicial Philosophy (15:36)


This project is managed by a collaboration between the Judicial Council of California, Appellate Court Services; the Center for Judicial Education and Research; and the California Judicial Center Library. If you wish to learn more about this project and/or have questions regarding the videos, please email Appellate Court Services, Legacy Unit at [email protected], or call (415) 865-4250.