4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

5) It’s on My Phone: Electronic Evidence in the CourtroomDealing with electronic and social media evidence can be intimidating. This course presents a systematic and practical approach to dealing with issues like relevance, authentication, secondary evidence, and hearsay. Bring your smartphones!

» Hon. Jackson Lucky, Riverside Superior Court

6) Planning Your RetirementThis workshop will focus on answering your questions about: 1) Which retirement settlement option you should choose when retiring from JRS; 2) How to coordinate Social Security benefits with your other retirement assets to maximize benefits; 3) When to apply for Medicare benefits; 4) How to coordinate your assets to provide for a secure retirement; and 5) Where to go for help in making retirement choices after the conference. Guests welcome to attend.

» Howard Barto, CLU, David White & Associates » David Lucas, ChFC, David White & Associates » Jim Niehaus, President, California Public Pension Advisors

Evening On Own

Friday, March 9, 20188:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CJF Silent Auction Tables Open

8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Exhibit Area Open

Breakfast on Own

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon QEVI Ethics ProgramAll experienced judicial officers must take the three-hour Qualifying Ethics core course as part of their Qualifying Ethics training requirement. The course has a set curriculum that covers a wide range of judicial ethics issues. The current cycle (QE6) is from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018. This class is limited to the first 49 registrants, no exceptions and no onsite registration please.

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Executive Board Meeting

12:15 pm – 1:30 p.m. LuncheonA “State of CJA” presentation will be given by President Judge Stuart Rice.

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Plenary Session

7) Masterpiece Cake TheaterAccording to his website, “Jack Phillips creates a masterpiece. Custom designs are his specialty: If you can think it up, Jack can make it into a cake!” May Phillips refuse to “create” a wedding cake for a same sex couple or may a state, in the enforcement of its anti-discrimination law, require him to do so? Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission may be one of the most important United States Supreme Court cases of our time. On the constitutional balance: The

11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Registration Desk Open

Lunch on own

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

1) Health and Wellness and MindfulnessJudge Paul Bacigalupo will impart his knowledge and experience in giving practical tips on wellness, self-care, and mindfulness, and explain how these practices can enchance effectiveness and productivity in both professional and personal arenas.

» Hon. Paul Bacigalupo, Los Angeles Superior Court

2) What Is The Assigned Judges Program?This session will explain and explore the Assigned Judges Program, a program under the direct auspices of the Chief Justice of California. It enables retired judges to sit on assignment in trial and appellate courts around the state. Discussion will include travel and personal satisfaction benefits. Discussion will cover various possible differences between smaller and larger jurisdictions, areas of greatest need and opportunities, followed by questions and answers regarding the program.

» Hon. Bernard Kamins, Los Angeles Superior Court, Ret. » Hon. Donna Petre, Yolo Superior Court, Ret. » Hon. David Power, Solano Superior Court, Ret. » Hon. S. Patricia Spear, Los Angeles Superior Court, Ret.

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

3) Evidence UpdatePeople v. Sanchez is the most impactful evidence decision handed down by the California Supreme Court in a decade. Sanchez prescribes the confrontation clause and hearsay limits imposed on an expert’s ability to relate to the trier of fact out-of-court statements relied on by the expert in forming the opinion. Justices Corrigan and Simons will discuss Sanchez in depth and analyze its effect on both civil and criminal cases.

» Hon. Carol Corrigan, California Supreme Court » Hon. Mark Simons, 1st District Appellate Court

4) Issues, Considerations and Means of Starting a Successful ADR PracticeFollowing your active judicial service, have you considered what it would be like settling or arbitrating cases in the fields you enjoy, before attorneys you respect and at the times that meet your schedule? And getting paid for it? Distinguished, knowledgeable jurists who have recently stepped down and transitioned to successful ADR practices will explore various means of getting started, whether to list with one of the ‘neutrals providers’ firms or associations, or hang out your own shingle, and the joys and/or issues of this new judicial career path.

» Hon. Jacqueline Connor, Los Angeles Superior Court, Ret. » Hon. James Lambden, 1st District Appellate Court, Ret. » Hon. Brian Van Camp, Sacramento Superior Court, Ret., Moderator

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Conference Schedule:Saturday March 10, 2018

right against sexual orientation discrimination vs. the rights of free expression and the free exercise of religion. Masterpiece Cake may have the potential for being seen as another Brown v. Board of Education or Plessy v. Ferguson. However the case is decided, the social divisions in our country may become wider as a result. Two renown legal scholars, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky of the UC Berkeley School of Law and Chapman University Law School Dean Emeritus John Eastman, will debate the arguments on both sides.

» Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, U.C. Berkeley School of Law » John Eastman, Dean Emeritus, Chapman University Law School » Alan Brownstein, Professor of Law Emeritus, UC Davis Law, Moderator

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

8) Family Law UpdateJudge Mize will entertain all participants with the latest Top Ten family laws cases and anything else he deems significant.

» Hon. Jim Mize, Sacramento Superior Court

9) 170 Ethics Basics Every Judge Needs to KnowFrom the mandate of CCP 170 to hear every case unless disqualified to the mandates to disqualify found in 170.1 and 170.6, there are more than 170 scenarios judges face in deciding whether to hear a case or not. Relax. We won’t go through a full 170 scenarios, but we will cover the basics to help you with whatever scenario you face. Even if it’s scenario number 171.

» Hon. Tim Fall, Yolo Superior Court » Hon. Lisa Lench, Los Angeles Superior Court

10) Roundtable Session for New and Experienced JudgesListen in as experienced judges share with new and experienced (not so new) judicial officers their 20-20 hindsight on lessons learned, discussing your questions and sharing insights or best practices on challenging courtroom issues: commissioner concerns, clerks and other court staff; jury-related issues; what to do (and not to do) if your rulings come under public attack; and many other ideas that they did not teach you at Judicial College.

5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CJF Board Meeting

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Response to Criticism Committee Meeting » Hon. Jim Mize, Chair

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome ReceptionFeaturing a special presentation from our Past Presidents.

Evening on Own

7:30 p.m. African American California Judicial Officers Meeting

8:00 p.m. Black Smoke - The Institution » The Humidor Lounge: 765 Wave Street, Monterey

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CJF Silent Auction Tables Open

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Area Open

8:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. California Asian Pacific American Judges Association Meeting

8:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. The Bench Editorial Board Meeting » Hon. Victor Wright, Los Angeles Superior Court, Editor

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. General Session

11) CJA Legislative Update » Mike Belote, Esq., California Advocates, Inc. » Lexi Howard, Esq., California Advocates, Inc.

9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions

12) Sanctuary Cities: Good or Bad Idea?On January 1 of this year, California officially became a Sanctuary State. The law bars police from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement activities in most cases. Does this bill strikes a balance that will protect public safety, while bringing a measure of comfort to those families who are now living in fear every day? Or does this bill risk the safety of good law enforcement officers and the safety of the neighborhoods that need their protection the most? This panel will help you draw your own conclusions about this interesting exercise of federalism.

» Bill Ong Hing, Esq., Professor, University of San Francisco » Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, Dhillon Law Group » Ruben Navarrette, Jr., Columnist, Washington Post Writers Group » Hon. Socrates Peter Manoukian, Santa Clara Superior Court

13) Today’s Substance Abuse TrendsNew drug abuse trends often hit big without warning. You may think your community, your colleagues, and peers are drug free but everyday pharmaceuticals and products are destroying us. This session counts toward the Substance Abuse credit.

» Dr. Howard Robin, M.D., Pathologist » Hon. Garry Haehnle, San Diego Superior Court

11:15 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

14) Death of PrivacyAlbert Gidari, Director of Privacy at Stanford Law’s Center for Internet & Society discusses the latest technology-driven changes and their impact on judges and court processes, including Social Media, Security, Biometrics, Smart Everything, Artificial Intelligence and other rapid and recent developments coming your way.

» Albert Gidari, Esq., Director, Stanford’s Institute on Society and the Internet

15) Sexual Harassment: From the Courts to the NewspapersWhy has the silence been broken and what does this mean to the courts and the workplace? Find out during this lively panel discussion.

» Alan Exelrod, Esq., Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe LLP » Melinda S. Riechert, Esq., Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Lunch on own

12:45 pm – 2:00 p.m. California Latino Judges Association Meeting

1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m. Judicial Outreach Committee Meeting

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

16) Civil Law UpdateHot topics from the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. A comprehensive review and analysis of recent cases.

» Hon. Lee Smalley Edmon, 2nd District Appellate Court » Hon. Curtis E.A. Karnow, San Francisco Superior Court

17) Help! I’m the Target of a Recall!! Preserving Judicial Independence in the Face of Mounting RecallsHear from Distinguished Law Professor Michael Vitiello of McGeorge School of Law who has publicly opposed the Persky recall and has written a Law Review article on the subject, highlighting the danger of recalling a judge based on an unpopular ruling. The professor will provide insight into the mechanics of a recall campaign, which is essential for every judge to understand in order to fight back. Attorney Frank Pitre of Cotchett, Pitre, and McCarthy, LLP Law Firm and American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) chair of the Judicial Independence Committee, will cover how to frame the right response, given restrictions on a judge’s ability to speak out, and how any response must be broad-based involving diverse organizations and bar leadership. Just in case recalls are the new vogue trend in California, judges must be prepared to defend their offices from these attacks.

» Hon. Barbara Kronlund, San Joaquin Superior Court » Michael Vitiello, Professor, McGeorge School of Law » Frank Pitre, Esq., Cotchett, Pietre, and McCarthy, LLP

3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

18) Criminal Law UpdateHot topics from the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal. A comprehensive review and analysis of recent cases.

» Hon. Norman Epstein, 2nd District Appellate Court » Hon. Kyle Brodie, San Bernardino Superior Court

19) CJP 2018Did you know that prior to the Constitutional amendment which created the CJP, in one county alone, that court had three judges who had not been on the bench for a year, where one of the judges had not been on the bench for two years and one was in an institution? During that time, all three were drawing a salary. What is the

Conference Schedule:Saturday March 10 (cont.)

Co-ChairsHon. Emilie H. Elias, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)

Hon. Timothy L. Fall, Yolo Superior Court

Committee MembersHon. Linda Boelhauf Quinn, San Diego Superior Court, Liaison (Ret.)Hon. Brian R. Van Camp, Sacramento Superior Court, Liaison (Ret.)Hon. Tam Nomoto Schumann, Orange Superior Court, Liaison (Ret.)

Hon. Lisa M. Chung, Los Angeles Superior Court, LiaisonHon. Victor E. Bianchini, San Diego Superior Court (Ret.)

Hon. Douglas G. Carnahan, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)Hon. John F. Herlihy, Santa Clara Superior Court (Ret.)

Hon. Gregory C. O’Brien Jr., Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)Hon. Michelle R. Rosenblatt, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)

Hon. Teresa Sanchez-Gordon, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)Hon. S. Patricia Spear, Los Angeles Superior Court (Ret.)

Hon. Erin M. Childs, San Luis Obispo Superior CourtHon. Socrates Peter Manoukian, Santa Clara Superior Court

Hon. William J. Murray Jr., 3rd District Appellate CourtHon. Carol Rose, Los Angeles Superior CourtHon. Kathleen M. White, Yolo Superior Court

StaffJennifer Blevins, CMP, Meeting Planner

Jen Gross, CMP, Executive AssistantNicole Virga Bautista, Executive Director and CEO

Planning Committee Roster

historical background for the development of the CJP, the first such commission in the country? How does the CJP compare with commissions in other states? Attend this session and obtain the historical perspective and meet the future leaders of the commission, including Gregory Dresser, the new Director-Chief Counsel for the CJP and Judge Michael Harper, the newest judicial member of the commission.

» Greg Dresser, Director-Chief Counsel, Commission on Judicial Performance

» Hon. Erica Yew, Santa Clara Superior Court » Hon. Mike Harper, Trinity Superior Court

End of Conference

Conference Schedule:Saturday March 10 (cont.)

SILENT AUCTION2018 CJA Midyear/Retired Conference

Monterey Plaza HotelMonterey, CA

March 8-10, 2018

The California Judges Foundation (CJF) is sponsoring the 10th ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION during the 2018 CJA Midyear/Retired Conference. We hope you will join us in continuing to support the programs and goals of CJF by donating items to the SILENT AUCTION.

Funds raised from this event will be used to continue support of educational programs and projects of the California Judges Foundation, including distribution of and updates to the “California Judicial Conduct Handbook” by David Rothman, as well as the “Ethics Guide for New Judges: Before You Take the Oath of Office,” distribution of the Judicial Ethics Committee’s “Judicial Ethics Update” and formal opinions. Your

donations also help to support the “Impartiality of the Judiciary” PowerPoint presentation, as well as numerous Court outreach and public information efforts throughout the State.

Your donation is tax-deductible as a charitable donation to the extent permitted by law. Think outside the box and let your imagination create your own special donation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact CJA/CJF Administrator, Jen Gross, at jgross@caljudges.org.

DONOR INFORMATION Name of Donor/Contact: _______________________________________________________________________________

Firm/Organization/Business: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _________________________ Zip ________________________

Telephone: _______________Fax: _______________E-mail ________________________________________________

DONATION INFORMATIONType of Donation (Please check one): Event Merchandise/Goods Service Use of Property Other

Form of Donation (Please check one): Tangible Item Gift Certificate

Donation Delivery (Please check one): Attached To be delivered at conference on Thursday, March 8

Description of Donation: Please describe in detail the donation (e.g., unusual aspects, rarity, color, size, type of event), and attach a picture or brochure of the item if appropriate:

Please specify any conditions or restrictions of the donation (e.g., number of persons, time of year, excluded dates, expiration dates, geographical limitations, etc.):

Value of Donation: __________________

Please return this form to the California Judges Foundation, 2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95833(Telephone: 916-239-4068 or Toll Free: 1-866-432-1252; Fax: 916-924-7323)

1-800-831-8000Avis Member Savings Card

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1-800-654-2210Hertz Member Savings CardCalifornia Judges Association

CDP# 0082190

1-800-455-2848Budget Member Savings CardCalifornia Judges Association

BCD# Z660700

Registration Policies

Registration for the MidYear/Retired Conference is available at www.caljudges.org under the Conference Calendar. If you have any questions or are unable to register online, please call the CJA office at (866) 432-1252. All registration fees received after February 28th and on-site incur a $50 late fee.

CostThe full registration fee includes the program, materials, breaks, Friday lunch and reception, Saturday continental breakfast and luncheon. The Guest fee of $195, accompanying a full registration, includes the reception and guest programs. An additional fee of $50 per registrant will be charged for all registrations received after February 28, 2018 and on-site.

MCLE / JBECThis activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 14.25 hours. The CJA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the MCLE Rules of the State Bar of California.

Things to DoFor more information on local attractions nearby, please visit https://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/

Questions?California Judges Association

2520 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 150, Sacramento CA 95833

Phone: (866) 432-1252 • Fax: (916) 924-7323 www.caljudges.org

Hotel InformationThe Monterey Plaza Hotel

400 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940

(800) 334-3999 • (831) 646-1700

www.montereyplazahotel.com

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa’s central

location on Cannery Row makes it easy

to enjoy the area’s many attractions and

activities including the world-renowned

Monterey Bay Aquarium just three blocks

away.

CJA group rates: Inland View $216, Partial

Ocean View $285, Harbor View $345, Harbor

View with Balcony $405 are available

for paid registrants for the conference if

reservations are made by February 13, 2018.

Rates do not include a $20/night resort

fee, taxes, and state/ local fees. Please

book your accommodations soon, as the

Monterey Plaza will be sold out.

Only paid registrants can make hotel

reservations. The hotel reservation

information will be provided with your

e-mailed registration confirmation. Hotel

reservations made by participants who

have not paid will be subject to cancellation.

If you have already made a hotel reservation,

please contact Jennifer Blevins at the CJA

Office ( jennifer@camgmt.com).

Auto Rental Discount

Registration FeeRetired Members (First 70 Registered) ................................... FREE

Members Full Registration ..................... $395

Guests ..............................................................$195

Non Members, Full Registration ............$595

Single Day Registration ........... $245 per day

CancellationA full refund of registration fees will be made if a cancellation request is received in writing by February 28, 2018. Please fax cancellation requests to (916) 924-7323 or e-mail stephanie@camgmt.com.

All registration fees received after February 28th or on-site will incur

a $50 late fee.

No registration fees will be refunded after February 28th