2024
San Joaquin River: Litigation, Settlement, and Ongoing Restoration (March 2024)
Uncovering the Mysteries of Bankruptcy (March 2024)
The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence (April 2024)
The Civil Rights Act at 60: Then, Now, and Tomorrow (May 2024)
Trailblazing Women in the Judiciary: Challenges and Insights (July 2024)
Keynote Panel: Elections, Free Speech, Social Media & More (September 2024)
They Refused: Two Views on Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (October 2024)
Gam(bl)ing: Navigating Emerging Issues in the Law (November 2024)
Tackling the Bruen Bear: Insights into the Historical Test for Gun Regulations (November 2024)
San Joaquin River: Litigation, Settlement, and Ongoing Restoration
The San Joaquin is California’s second longest river. Its restoration presents unique challenges and opportunities to restore a vitally important river and historic salmon populations. Our expert panel have played leading roles in this multi-decade effort, from the original 1988 litigation, to formation of the ground-breaking 2006 Settlement, and the return of spawning spring-run Chinook salmon to the system in 2017. This panel delved into the many facets of the San Joaquin River restoration effort with a look at the history, the litigation, the governance, and the continued efforts to restore this river.
Uncovering the Mysteries of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy questions? Our two panels of experts addressed burning questions about the mysteries of bankruptcy, including the history of the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (“BAP”) and how and when bankruptcy courts conduct jury trials.
Panel 1:
HON. GARY SPARKER | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Alaska
HAROLD MARENUS | Law Clerk and former Clerk of the BAP
SUSAN SPRAUL| BAP Clerk of Court
CAROLINE DJANG, Esq., Moderator | Shareholder at Buchalter
Panel 2:
HON. SHERI BLUEBOND | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
JEFFREY K. GARFINKLE, ESQ. | Shareholder at BuchalterHON.
DANIEL COLLINS, Moderator | Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona
Presented by the NJCHS, the James T. King Bankruptcy Inn of Court and the Financial Lawyers Conference.
The Promise and Peri of Artificial Intelligence
AI, like many technological developments, has the potential to become both a tool and a weapon. Featuring panelists Brad Smith of Microsoft and Mariano Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, this panel explored the future in a world with AI in an illuminating conversation moderated by Judge Margaret McKeown.
Watch the full program here!Panelists:
Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar | President, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Brad Smith | Vice Chair and President, Microsoft
Hon. M. Margaret McKeown, Moderator | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Civil Rights Act at 60: Then, Now, and Tomorrow
Through an interview with Judge William Alsup, we heard from Judge Thelton Henderson (Ret.), the first Black attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, about the tumultuous period leading up to the passage of the Act. Judge Alsup, US Attorney Ismail “Izzy” Ramsey, and Justice Teri Jackson of the California Court of Appeal also discussed civil rights today and looking forward.
Presented by the Northern District Historical Society and the Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society.
Watch the full program here!
Trailblazing Women in the Judiciary: Challenges and Insights
This program honored the groundbreaking achievements of pioneering Latina judges who broke barriers as some of the first to serve in various judicial roles. They shared their powerful insights, intellect, and experiences, offering an inspiring glimpse into their contributions to the legal field and the lasting impact of their leadership. Moderated by Cynthia Jones, Esq., the discussion was both enlightening and empowering.
Chief Judge Mary Murguia | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Consuelo Callahan| Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge Kim Wardlaw | Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Watch the full program here!Keynote Panel: Elections, Free Speech, Social Media & More
This program explored the evolving landscape of elections, free speech, and social media, examining their profound impact on democracy and public discourse. Esteemed panelists shared insights on the challenges of misinformation, the role of digital platforms in shaping political narratives, and the balance between regulation and free expression. Moderated by [Moderator’s Name], the discussion offered thought-provoking perspectives on safeguarding electoral integrity while upholding fundamental rights. Panelists engaged in a dynamic exchange, addressing audience questions and highlighting key trends influencing the future of democratic participation.
Panelists:
Rick Hasen | UCLA School of Law
Prof. Eugene Volokh | UCLA School of Law
Prof. Abby Wood, Moderator | USC Gould School of Law
Watch the full program here!They Refused: Two Views on Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration
This panel explored Tule Lake internees who resisted the Loyalty Oath, including the involvement of civil rights attorney Wayne Collins. It featured a moving dialogue between filmmaker Sharon Yamato and graphic novelist Frank Abe, moderated by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Kara Ueda. Co-sponsored by the FBA of Sacramento and the Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento.
Watch the full program here!Gam(bl)ing: Navigating Emerging Issues in the Law
This dynamic program focused on the shifting regulations in gambling, sports betting, and gaming law, offering an in-depth look at the legal challenges and new developments impacting the field.
Co-sponsored by the William S. Boyd School of Law.
Watch the full program here!Speakers:
Sara Partida | Chief Privacy and Technology Counsel for Wynn Resorts, Limited
Riana Durrett | Director of the UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute and first vice-chair of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board
Jordan Hollander | Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Section Chief of Casino Licensing for the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Gaming Enforcement
Moderated by Becky Harris | Guest editor of Western Legal History vol. 34: Gam(bl)ing
Tackling the Bruen Bear: Insights into the Historical Test for Gun Regulations
Moderated by retired Judge Larry Burns, our esteemed panel shared how they approach addressing the tricky and evolving historical test for the constitutionality of gun regulations set forth in NY State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen (US 2022).
Speakers:
Adam Winkler | UCLA Law Professor
Stephen Halbrook | Second Amendment Litigator
William Taylor | Deputy Director, Second Amendment Litigation
