The Bench Bar Conference 2022 is an in-person event organized by the Litigation Section of The Bar Association of San Francisco. Scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022, at UC Hastings in San Francisco, this conference marks the section's first in-person gathering since 2020, focusing on enhancing civility within the legal profession.
The conference will commence with a State of the Court Address by Presiding Judge Samuel K. Feng, providing insights into the current status and future directions of the San Francisco Superior Court. Following this, a panel discussion will delve into topics of civility, diversity, and the implementation of civility guidelines, featuring esteemed panelists such as Judge Monica F. Wiley, Terrance J. Evans, Catherine Ongiri, and Jonathan Patchen.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions with fellow lawyers and judges, fostering deeper interpersonal connections and collaborative dialogue. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail hour on the UC Hastings Skydeck, offering a relaxed environment for participants to connect and share perspectives.
This conference is ideal for San Francisco litigators and legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of civility in the courtroom, engage with peers and judiciary members, and stay informed about recent efforts to address incivility within the profession.
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Speakers(8)
Catherine Ongiri
Senior Attorney at State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence
Catherine Ongiri is a Senior Attorney at the State Bar of California’s Office of Professional Competence, President of the Earl Warren American Inn of Court, and a member of the BASF Civility Task Force.
Jonathan Patchen
Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Jonathan Patchen is a Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and a member of the California Civility Task Force, a joint project of the CLA and CJA.
Monica F. Wiley
Judge at San Francisco Superior Court
Judge Wiley is a member of the California Civility Task Force, a joint project of the California Lawyers Association and the California Judges Association.
Rebecca A. Bers
Deputy City Attorney at City Attorney’s Office of San Francisco
Rebecca A. Bers serves as Deputy City Attorney at the City Attorney’s Office of San Francisco and is the Chair of the BASF Litigation Section.
Samuel K. Feng
Presiding Judge at San Francisco Superior Court
Judge Feng served as the Presiding Judge of the San Francisco Superior Court, overseeing court operations and administration.
Terrance J. Evans
Partner at Duane Morris LLP
Terrance J. Evans is a Partner at Duane Morris LLP, President of the Charles Houston Bar Association, and Director of Region IX of the National Bar Association.
The Honorable Monica F. Wiley
Judge at San Francisco Superior Court
Judge Monica F. Wiley serves on the San Francisco Superior Court and is a member of the California Civility Task Force, a joint project of the CLA and CJA.
The Honorable Samuel K. Feng
Presiding Judge at San Francisco Superior Court
Judge Samuel K. Feng is the Presiding Judge of the San Francisco Superior Court, overseeing court operations and administration.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10, 2022
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- UC Hastings
- Pricing
- $75 - $100
- Audience
- San Francisco litigators and legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- 1.5 Hours in Implicit Bias