Events

Upcoming Events

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Justin Tri Do at jtrido@law.berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7 business days in advance of the event.

Leading an Enriching Life: Enhancing Your Judicial Application

Tuesday
May 12, 2026
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. (PT)

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Hosted by The California Judicial Mentor Program (Appellate)
Location: Zoom
Key Speaker(s): Hon. Jeremy Fogel (ret.), BJI, UC Berkeley Law; Hon. Hernaldo Baltodano, CA Court of Appeals; Hon. Martin Jenkins, CA Court of Appeals; Hon. Amy Guerra, Fresno County Superior Court, CA; Jennifer Chen, CA Court of Appeals

Learn how building a supportive network, engaging in community service, and doing your job with purpose and excellence can help you do much more than respond to questions on your judicial application. It can enrich your life!

Advancing Innovation: A National Summit and Webinar Series on Judicial Leadership

Wednesday
May 13, 2026
11:00 am (PT)

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EXCLUSIVELY FOR JUDGES

Session 5: Collaborative Leadership: Building Coalitions for Innovation
Location: Zoom
Speaker(s): Hon. Susan Blanco, 8th Judicial District of Colorado; Hon. Maritza Dominguez Braswell, U.S. District Court, D. Colo.; Hon. Samuel Thumma, Arizona Court of Appeals; Hon. Bernice Donald (ret.), United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Coalitions are essential to real change. Discover how to build powerful partnerships to drive judicial innovation. This session will feature experienced judicial leaders who have successfully collaborated with other branches of government, community organizations, and non-profit groups. Gain invaluable insights into best practices for building strong relationships, navigating complexities, and achieving shared goals for a more innovative justice system.

Casework

Friday
May 15, 2026
11:00 am (PT)

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EXCLUSIVELY FOR JUDGES
Location: Zoom
With Prof. Michele Statz, Director of Judicial Wellbeing, BJI

Please join BJI for Casework, a facilitated drop-in session where judges come together every month to explore the challenges and rewards of judicial work.

Every Casework conversation will be kicked off by three judge “panelists” who share their own experiences and reflections on a set topic. The remainder of the hour will be an open conversation, with attendees chiming in, asking questions, and providing their own insights and ideas. Casework is designed to provide a trusted and confidential space for judges to collectively reflect, learn from one another, and feel supported in their work. 

Tending Transitions: How to Shift Gears between Work and Home (and Back Again)

Friday
May 29, 2026
11:00 am (PT)

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EXCLUSIVELY FOR JUDGES

Location: Zoom
Speaker(s): Ziedah Diata, formerly Chief ALJ, New York State Department of State

This session is about expanding your capacity to recover from overwhelm, stress, mental fog, and numbness on both ends of your commute. Join Ziedah Diata on May 29 from 11 am – 12 pm (PT) to learn accessible science-supported techniques for settling your nervous system all day (and night).

Law & Literature 2025-26

Friday
May 29, 2026
12:00 pm (PT)

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Session 6: Aeschylus | The Oresteia Trilogy: Agamemnon, the Libation-Bearers and the Furies
Location: Zoom
Speaker(s): Dr. Julie Empric, Eckerd College

Using great works as text, these programs provide participants the opportunity to reflect on how literature provides insight into contemporary issues. All are welcome to register to participate; we ask those participating to be prepared to discuss the readings during out time together.

Casework

Friday
June 12, 2026
11:00 am (PT)

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EXCLUSIVELY FOR JUDGES

Session 5: A time I felt proud
Location: Zoom
With Prof. Michele Statz, Director of Judicial Wellbeing, BJI

Please join BJI for Casework, a facilitated drop-in session where judges come together every month to explore the challenges and rewards of judicial work.

Every Casework conversation will be kicked off by three judge “panelists” who share their own experiences and reflections on a set topic. The remainder of the hour will be an open conversation, with attendees chiming in, asking questions, and providing their own insights and ideas. Casework is designed to provide a trusted and confidential space for judges to collectively reflect, learn from one another, and feel supported in their work. 

Advancing Innovation: A National Summit and Webinar Series on Judicial Leadership

Wednesday
Aug 12, 2026
11:00 am (PT)

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EXCLUSIVELY FOR JUDGES

Session 6: Measuring What Matters: Evaluating the Impact of Innovations
Location: Zoom
Speaker(s): Hon. Kevin Burke, Minnesota District Courts; Margaret Hagan, Stanford Law School; Victor Quintanilla, Maurer School of Law, Indiana University Bloomington; Beth Wiggins, Federal Judicial Center

How do you know if your innovations are truly making a difference? This session will equip you with practical strategies for taking a data-driven approach to evaluating the impact of your initiatives. Learn how to identify key performance indicators, effectively collect and analyze relevant data, and use those insights to inform future decisions and demonstrate the value of your innovative work.

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Justin Tri Do at jtrido@law.berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7 business days in advance of the event.

 

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