The AmericAn Judges AssociATion, The AmericAn Judges FoundATion

Joined by the california Judiciary

September 11–16, 2011WeStIN GASLAmp QUArter, SAN DIeGO, CALIFOrNIA

The High Performance JudgeThe 51st Annual conference

September 11, 2011

Welcome to AJA’s Annual Conference in beautiful San Diego. This conference is special because we are joined by many members of the California judiciary. Particular recognition should go to our AJA education chair, Judge Brian MacKenzie, and the members of his committee, Judges Gerard Alonge, Peter Sferrazza, Richard Kayne, and Catherine Shaffer. They worked hard, along with Ms. Karene Alvarado, managing attorney, Education Division/CJER, Judicial Council of California, and California judges Tricia Ann Bigelow, Peggy Fulton Hora, Eileen Moore, and Eddie Sturgeon, to bring forward collaborative panels that included California presenters. I also want to thank the AJA Executive Committee, the AJA Board of Governors, and Shelley Rockwell, our association manager.

As always, I look forward to seeing our members from the 50 States and Canada. What makes AJA so distinctive is this opportunity to exchange ideas with our colleagues from jurisdictions different from our own. Our education programs are filled with informative and timely subjects. Additionally, special events have been organized for members as well as their guests and spouses.

Thank you for attending and making this conference a truly unforgettable one!

Always,

Mary A. Celeste, President

Welcome!preSIDeNt, mary A. Celeste, Colorado

preSIDeNt-eLeCt, Kevin burke, minnesota

VICe preSIDeNt, toni m. Higginbotham, Louisiana

SeCretAry, elliott Zide, massachusetts

treASUrer, Harold V. Froehlich, Wisconsin

ImmeDIAte pASt preSIDeNt, James mcKay, Louisiana

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, John e. Conery

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, michael High

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee AND eDUCAtION COmmIttee CHAIr, brian W. macKenzie

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, eileen A. Olds

Damian Murray, President

Nathan White, Vice President

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

Acknowledgment & Hours of Operation

AJA and AJF gratefully acknowledge the support of the following contributorsThe Scholl Foundation Bureau of Justice Assistance

AJA Association Services Office HoursSierra RoomSunday, September 11 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMMonday, September 12 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMTuesday, September 13 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMWednesday, September 14 7:00 AM to 4:30 PMThursday, September 15 7:30 AM to NoonFriday, September 16 7:30 AM to Noon

Hospitality Suite HoursGovernor’s SuiteMonday, September 12 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMWednesday, September 14 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Fred C. Nachtigal, Secretary

Bruce Campbell, Treasurer

DISTRICT 1Judge Gerald LocasJudge Robert PrinceJudge Paul Yee

DISTRICT 2Judge Paul FeinmanJudge Edward Waldman

DISTRICT 3Judge Gerard J. AlongeJudge Karen Shreeves-JohnsJudge Sheila Woods Skipper

DISTRICT 4Judge Teresa HammonsJudge Jerrauld JonesJudge Vincent A. Lilley

DISTRICT 5Judge James Oxendine

DISTRICT 6Judge John E. ConeryJudge Paul J. de MahyJudge John C. Finley III

DISTRICT 7Judge Sherry L. JacksonJudge Nathan White

DISTRICT 8Judge Daniel EisensteinJudge John RossonJudge Paul D. Stanko

DISTRICT 9Judge Jack PuffenbergerJudge Thomas A. SwiftJudge Joseph J. Zone

DISTRICT 10Judge Elizabeth HinesJudge Brian MacKenzie

DISTRICT 11Justice William A. GorewichJudge Michael HighJudge John B. Williams

DISTRICT 12Judge Denise Lightford

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

2010–2011 board of Governors

DISTRICT 13 Judge Richard KayneJudge Catherine ShafferJudge Gale G. Sinclair

DISTRICT 14Judge Sheila B. FellJudge Peter SferrazzaJudge Sandra Thompson

AmerICAN JUDGeS FOUNDAtION

2010–2011 Officers

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SUNDAy, September 1110:00 A.M. – NOON

Budget Committee MeetingImperial Room10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Nominations Committee MeetingPacifi ca Room1:00 – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room2:00 – 5:00 P.M.Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.Welcome ReceptionThe City Terrace

mONDAy, September 127:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room8:00 – 9:00 A.M.Opening CeremoniesCalifornia Ballroom ABPresiding: Hon. Mary A. Celeste, President, AJA9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB Topic: Representing Justice: Art, Architecture, and Justice and the Intervention of Democratic Courts Faculty: Dennis E. Curtis, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, Yale Law School Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law, Yale Law SchoolThe coauthors of Representing Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in City-States and Democratic Courtrooms (Yale Press 2011) will map the relationship of courts and democracy by looking at the remarkable run of a remnant of the Renaissance — the Virtue Justice — who stands as a signpost for law and for government in countries around the world. Renaissance “rites” of judgment turned into democratic “rights,” requiring governments to respect judicial independence, provide open and public hearings, and accord access and dignity to all persons. Courts have not only been transformed by democracy, but also are challenged by the demands democratic norms of equality place on adjudication. The questions for the 21st century are what to do with all those now eligible to come to court. A good many answers have been to route claimants to less-public venues, such as administrative agencies and private providers of dispute resolution services. Thus, while venerable, courts are also vulnerable institutions that should not be taken for granted.10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Race Results: Hollywood vs. the Supreme Court — Ten Decades of Racial Decisions and Film Faculty: Eileen C. Moore, Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 3, Santa Ana, CaliforniaA decade-by-decade comparison of how African-Americans have been treated in Hollywood movies, an institution perceived to be quite liberal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, perceived to be quite conservative. The

comparison, which includes movie clips and a discussion of cases and black history, not only reveals some surprising results but also underscores the desperate conditions blacks labored under in the United States.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Innovative Judicial Approaches to Victims Faculty: Daniel Cojanu, Vice President and Program Director, Canine Advocacy Program, Novi, MichiganThis session will look at the history of the Canine Advocacy Program — how it came about and the program design that is currently in use. It also will look at the ways a canine program can benefi t victims of any age who will be testifying in court. Benefi ts to the court, as well as staff members and citizens, will also be examined. Finally, adapting a canine program to any court whether circuit, district, or the juvenile court will be discussed.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Drug Courts: A Primer on Drug, Sobriety, and Juvenile Drug Courts Faculty: Susan P. Marrinan, Judge (ret.), San Diego Superior Court Michael J. Haley, Chief Judge, 86th District Court, Traverse City, Michigan Peggy Fulton Hora, Judge (ret.), Walnut Creek, CaliforniaProblem-solving courts that address alcohol and other drug issues are the most innovative criminal justice response to crime in the country. Problem-solving courts reduce recidivism and are a proven budget solution to the vicious cycle of incarceration of offenders who are substance dependent. There are now over 3,500 such courts in the U.S. and in 20 other countries. This session will review adult drug treatment courts, juvenile treatment courts, and sobriety courts that address alcohol issues, including impaired driving.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: The Leadership Team and High Performing Courts Faculty: Raymond L. Billotte, District Court Administrator, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kevin A. Enright, Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court Donna Jo McDaniel, President Judge, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Michael M. Roddy, Executive Offi cer, San Diego Superior CourtThis session will explore the leadership traits of two disparate courts, Pittsburgh and San Diego, that enhance successful court performance. Effective court leaders require a balance of professional, organizational, and personal characteristics that promote collaboration while supporting the core judicial values of independence, autonomy, and expertise. Session participants will learn how the executive management team of the presiding judge/court executive can facilitate organizational objectives through understanding of court culture, performance measurement, and strategic alliances with both internal and external stakeholders.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Plenary Education Session California Ballroom AB Topic: Supreme Court of the United States Review of Recent Decisions of Signifi cance to State Court Judges Faculty: Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean, University of California-Irvine School of LawNoted U.S. Supreme Court scholar Erwin Chemerinsky returns for his insightful review of the previous term’s work and its impact on state court judicial practice.

Schedule of events Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 2 Faculty: John E. Conery6:00 – 8:00 P.M.AJF Fundraiser on the yacht High Spirits(The yacht is within walking distance of the Westin — 8 tenths of a mile — at the San Diego Marriott Marina. If you do not wish to walk you will need to take a taxi. You should be at the dock by 5:45 PM.)

WeDNeSDAy, September 147:00 – 9:00 A.M.Committee Meetings(Schedule will be posted in the AJA registration offi ce and included in attendee packets.)9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Courts and the Media: The High Visibility Case, Using People v. Kobe Bryant as a Case Study

Faculty: Ben Holden, Director, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Courts and Media, Reno, Nevada Pamela Mackey, Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C., Denver, Colorado Terry Ruckriegle, Chief Judge, Fifth Judicial District, Breckenridge, Colorado10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Veterans Treatment Courts Faculty: Brian Clubb, Project Director, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Alexandria, Virginia Wendy S. Lindley, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, CaliforniaVeterans Treatment Courts, hybrid Drug and Mental Health Courts, are growing rapidly throughout our country. They serve both recent Veterans, many of whom have served multiple combat tours, as well as older Veterans from different service eras. Combining judicial supervision, frequent and random drug and alcohol testing, and a series of incentives and sanctions with the support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and volunteer Veteran Mentors, they are a new application of a largely successful criminal justice model. This session will include information on why and how these courts are being implemented and what makes them different than other treatment courts.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Settling the Civil Case Faculty: Ronald L. Bauer, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, California Leo Bowman, Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan Bryan Levy, Judge, 46th District Court, Bingham Farms, MichiganThis session will focus on the use of mediation as a tool to facilitate settlement of civil cases. Discussion will focus on case selection, scheduling considerations, when and how to select a mediator, and the importance of timely decisions by the judge that serve to advance the mediation process. The session also will address the mediation process itself — how mediation begins, the benefi ts of mediation, and how mediators can close the deal.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Pro Se Litigation Faculty: Deborah Chase, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the Courts Bonnie Hough, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the CourtsThis session will focus on issues involved in handling cases involving self-represented litigants. Examples of the types of assistance to self-represented litigants that courts might provide will be given. Data will be presented showing the cost benefi ts to courts in providing this assistance. Other topics to be covered are calendar and casefl ow management techniques for cases involving self-represented litigants and the ethical issues involved for judges and court staff in their interactions with self-represented litigants.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Emerging Constitutional Issues Faculty: Gregory Caskey, Judge (ret.), Contra Costa County Superior Court, Martinez, California Kimberly Frankel, 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Brian MacKenzie, 52/1st District Court, Novi, MichiganThis session explores developing constitutional issues involving search and seizure, confrontation, and the right to bear arms. It will look at the most recent cases and suggest how they may impact your courtroom.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: New Developments in the Science of Judicial Behavior Faculty: Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Professor of Law, Cornell University Law School

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: High Performance on the Road Faculty: James McMillan, Principal Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts Robert J. Torres, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of GuamPerformance of judicial duties often requires that judges travel and leave the comfort and security of their chambers and MIS staff. To be effective and effi cient, judges need continued access to resources and technological tools via the Internet. This session offers practical technology tips to assist judges in mastering the art of high-tech travel. Participants will better understand the benefi ts that technology can bring to the performance of judicial duties when traveling, including review of remote connectivity, Web resources, programs, gadgets (like the iPad), and applications. The audience will have enhanced recognition and appreciation of the security and ethical issues surrounding judicial travel.

tHUrSDAy, September 158:00 – 10:00 A.M.General Assembly MeetingCalifornia Ballroom AB10:00 A.M. – NOON

Board of Governors MeetingPlaza Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.President’s ReceptionThe Pavilion7:00 – 11:00 P.M.Installation Dinner (Black-tie optional)The Pavilion

FrIDAy, September 168:00 A.M. – NOON

Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room

tUeSDAy, September 137:30 – 9:00 A.M.AJF Offi cers & Trustees MeetingImperial Room7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug- Involved Offenders

Faculty: Douglas B. Marlowe, JD, PhD, Senior Scientifi c Consultant for the Treatment Research Institute, Chief of Science & Policy for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineTo be effective and cost-effi cient, criminal dispositions require substantial modifi cations based upon the risk-and-needs profi les of the offenders. This presentation will present a typology of risk-and-needs profi les for drug offenders and review the clinical and supervisory adaptations required for various offender subtypes. 10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Implementing Evidence-Based PracticesFaculty: Richard Couzens, Judge (ret.), Placer County Superior

Court, California William Ray Price, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of MissouriThe panel will review data demonstrating the urgent need to incorporate evidence-based sentencing practices in our courts. There will be a discussion of the basic concepts underlying evidence-based sentencing and why it has proven an effective sentencing tool for judges and how it can generate a signifi cant reduction in recidivism. The program will review some of the innovative strategies being taken by the legislatures and judiciaries in California, Missouri, and other states to fully implement evidence-based sentencing.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Judicial Ethics in the Internet Age Faculty: Ann E. Brenden, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines John Priester, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des MoinesThis session will address issues with which judges are presented in their professional capacities by the virtually unlimited access and number of resources on the Internet. The session will include a discussion of the Internet’s impact on judicial functioning, including (1) the use of the Internet for independent judicial research, with emphasis on the ethical, constitutional, and evidentiary implications thereof, and (2) special challenges judges face to ensure that litigants receive fair trials, given the widespread access of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and Internet sources of information for sitting jurors (and judges serving as fact fi nders). 12:15 – 1:30 P.M.AJA Awards/AJF LuncheonThe City Terrace1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room

Topic: Women Convicted of Domestic Violence Faculty: Lisa Young Larance, RENEW Program Coordinator,

Catholic Social Services, Washtenaw County, MichiganWomen convicted of domestic violence are often court ordered to attend intervention programs designed and originated to address male-battering behavior. Such interventions may fail to prevent future violence by women,

due to addressing neither the context nor female participants’ unique needs. By raising awareness about the gendered nature and complexity of women’s use of force — in terms of the motivation, intent, and impact of their chosen actions — this presentation offers the opportunity to better understand effective intervention strategies for this population.

Topic: Families in Crisis: Combat Veterans and Domestic ViolenceFaculty: Douglas Hatchimonji, Judge, Superior Court,

Orange, California Lon Hurwitz, Judge, Superior Court, Orange, California Col. Maureen Robles, Veterans’ Services Coordinator, Orange County Health AgencyThis three-part session will focus on the corrosive effect of domestic violence on families, particularly children; the unique issues for the combat veteran (PTSD and TBI) and the necessity of an appropriate and integrated treatment strategy; and the unique way in which Orange County, California addresses the treatment needs of the combat veteran in family court.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Evidence-Based Sentencing: A How-To Faculty: Douglas B. MarloweThis session will elaborate upon the previous session on Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug-Involved Offenders by discussing how risk-and-need-assessment information may be incorporated as a practical matter into sentencing and dispositional decisions.

Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 1 Faculty: John E. Conery, Judge, 16th Judicial District Court, Franklin, Louisiana(Attendance at this session and at Part 2 is limited to 25 people. If you did not register in advance and space is still available, it will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.)2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Issues of Funding and Ethics in Problem-Solving CourtsFaculty: Brian Chodrow, Program Manager, National Highway

Traffi c Safety Administration, Washington, D.C. Peggy Fulton Hora David Wallace, Director, National Center for DWI Courts, Arlington, VirginiaProblem-solving courts create unique issues for judges regarding ethical considerations and funding. Federal policy supports problem-solving courts and provides some fi nancial incentives; however, the incentives vary between agencies. This session will address the hot spots in ethics and how to fund your problem-solving court.

Session #2Plaza Room

Topic: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Domestic Violence — What Judges Should Know

Faculty: Terra Slavin, LGBT Domestic Violence Expert, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center D. Zeke Zeidler, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Monterey Park, CaliforniaDomestic violence among same-sex couples is just as prevalent as among opposite-sex couples, but unique dynamics have resulted in invisibility and the potential for further victimization by the legal process. This training will examine domestic violence in the LGBT community, which will include an overview of demographic information, terminology, and specifi c domestic violence information. We will use a scenario to examine batterers’ tactics from an LGBT framework and discuss challenges judges may face when presented cases of LGBT domestic violence. Finally, we will discuss actions judges can take to protect LGBT survivors and to move toward bias-free courtrooms.

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SUNDAy, September 1110:00 A.M. – NOON

Budget Committee MeetingImperial Room10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Nominations Committee MeetingPacifi ca Room1:00 – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room2:00 – 5:00 P.M.Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.Welcome ReceptionThe City Terrace

mONDAy, September 127:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room8:00 – 9:00 A.M.Opening CeremoniesCalifornia Ballroom ABPresiding: Hon. Mary A. Celeste, President, AJA9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB Topic: Representing Justice: Art, Architecture, and Justice and the Intervention of Democratic Courts Faculty: Dennis E. Curtis, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, Yale Law School Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law, Yale Law SchoolThe coauthors of Representing Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in City-States and Democratic Courtrooms (Yale Press 2011) will map the relationship of courts and democracy by looking at the remarkable run of a remnant of the Renaissance — the Virtue Justice — who stands as a signpost for law and for government in countries around the world. Renaissance “rites” of judgment turned into democratic “rights,” requiring governments to respect judicial independence, provide open and public hearings, and accord access and dignity to all persons. Courts have not only been transformed by democracy, but also are challenged by the demands democratic norms of equality place on adjudication. The questions for the 21st century are what to do with all those now eligible to come to court. A good many answers have been to route claimants to less-public venues, such as administrative agencies and private providers of dispute resolution services. Thus, while venerable, courts are also vulnerable institutions that should not be taken for granted.10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Race Results: Hollywood vs. the Supreme Court — Ten Decades of Racial Decisions and Film Faculty: Eileen C. Moore, Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 3, Santa Ana, CaliforniaA decade-by-decade comparison of how African-Americans have been treated in Hollywood movies, an institution perceived to be quite liberal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, perceived to be quite conservative. The

comparison, which includes movie clips and a discussion of cases and black history, not only reveals some surprising results but also underscores the desperate conditions blacks labored under in the United States.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Innovative Judicial Approaches to Victims Faculty: Daniel Cojanu, Vice President and Program Director, Canine Advocacy Program, Novi, MichiganThis session will look at the history of the Canine Advocacy Program — how it came about and the program design that is currently in use. It also will look at the ways a canine program can benefi t victims of any age who will be testifying in court. Benefi ts to the court, as well as staff members and citizens, will also be examined. Finally, adapting a canine program to any court whether circuit, district, or the juvenile court will be discussed.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Drug Courts: A Primer on Drug, Sobriety, and Juvenile Drug Courts Faculty: Susan P. Marrinan, Judge (ret.), San Diego Superior Court Michael J. Haley, Chief Judge, 86th District Court, Traverse City, Michigan Peggy Fulton Hora, Judge (ret.), Walnut Creek, CaliforniaProblem-solving courts that address alcohol and other drug issues are the most innovative criminal justice response to crime in the country. Problem-solving courts reduce recidivism and are a proven budget solution to the vicious cycle of incarceration of offenders who are substance dependent. There are now over 3,500 such courts in the U.S. and in 20 other countries. This session will review adult drug treatment courts, juvenile treatment courts, and sobriety courts that address alcohol issues, including impaired driving.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: The Leadership Team and High Performing Courts Faculty: Raymond L. Billotte, District Court Administrator, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kevin A. Enright, Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court Donna Jo McDaniel, President Judge, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Michael M. Roddy, Executive Offi cer, San Diego Superior CourtThis session will explore the leadership traits of two disparate courts, Pittsburgh and San Diego, that enhance successful court performance. Effective court leaders require a balance of professional, organizational, and personal characteristics that promote collaboration while supporting the core judicial values of independence, autonomy, and expertise. Session participants will learn how the executive management team of the presiding judge/court executive can facilitate organizational objectives through understanding of court culture, performance measurement, and strategic alliances with both internal and external stakeholders.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Plenary Education Session California Ballroom AB Topic: Supreme Court of the United States Review of Recent Decisions of Signifi cance to State Court Judges Faculty: Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean, University of California-Irvine School of LawNoted U.S. Supreme Court scholar Erwin Chemerinsky returns for his insightful review of the previous term’s work and its impact on state court judicial practice.

Schedule of events Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 2 Faculty: John E. Conery6:00 – 8:00 P.M.AJF Fundraiser on the yacht High Spirits(The yacht is within walking distance of the Westin — 8 tenths of a mile — at the San Diego Marriott Marina. If you do not wish to walk you will need to take a taxi. You should be at the dock by 5:45 PM.)

WeDNeSDAy, September 147:00 – 9:00 A.M.Committee Meetings(Schedule will be posted in the AJA registration offi ce and included in attendee packets.)9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Courts and the Media: The High Visibility Case, Using People v. Kobe Bryant as a Case Study

Faculty: Ben Holden, Director, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Courts and Media, Reno, Nevada Pamela Mackey, Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C., Denver, Colorado Terry Ruckriegle, Chief Judge, Fifth Judicial District, Breckenridge, Colorado10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Veterans Treatment Courts Faculty: Brian Clubb, Project Director, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Alexandria, Virginia Wendy S. Lindley, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, CaliforniaVeterans Treatment Courts, hybrid Drug and Mental Health Courts, are growing rapidly throughout our country. They serve both recent Veterans, many of whom have served multiple combat tours, as well as older Veterans from different service eras. Combining judicial supervision, frequent and random drug and alcohol testing, and a series of incentives and sanctions with the support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and volunteer Veteran Mentors, they are a new application of a largely successful criminal justice model. This session will include information on why and how these courts are being implemented and what makes them different than other treatment courts.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Settling the Civil Case Faculty: Ronald L. Bauer, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, California Leo Bowman, Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan Bryan Levy, Judge, 46th District Court, Bingham Farms, MichiganThis session will focus on the use of mediation as a tool to facilitate settlement of civil cases. Discussion will focus on case selection, scheduling considerations, when and how to select a mediator, and the importance of timely decisions by the judge that serve to advance the mediation process. The session also will address the mediation process itself — how mediation begins, the benefi ts of mediation, and how mediators can close the deal.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Pro Se Litigation Faculty: Deborah Chase, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the Courts Bonnie Hough, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the CourtsThis session will focus on issues involved in handling cases involving self-represented litigants. Examples of the types of assistance to self-represented litigants that courts might provide will be given. Data will be presented showing the cost benefi ts to courts in providing this assistance. Other topics to be covered are calendar and casefl ow management techniques for cases involving self-represented litigants and the ethical issues involved for judges and court staff in their interactions with self-represented litigants.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Emerging Constitutional Issues Faculty: Gregory Caskey, Judge (ret.), Contra Costa County Superior Court, Martinez, California Kimberly Frankel, 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Brian MacKenzie, 52/1st District Court, Novi, MichiganThis session explores developing constitutional issues involving search and seizure, confrontation, and the right to bear arms. It will look at the most recent cases and suggest how they may impact your courtroom.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: New Developments in the Science of Judicial Behavior Faculty: Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Professor of Law, Cornell University Law School

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: High Performance on the Road Faculty: James McMillan, Principal Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts Robert J. Torres, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of GuamPerformance of judicial duties often requires that judges travel and leave the comfort and security of their chambers and MIS staff. To be effective and effi cient, judges need continued access to resources and technological tools via the Internet. This session offers practical technology tips to assist judges in mastering the art of high-tech travel. Participants will better understand the benefi ts that technology can bring to the performance of judicial duties when traveling, including review of remote connectivity, Web resources, programs, gadgets (like the iPad), and applications. The audience will have enhanced recognition and appreciation of the security and ethical issues surrounding judicial travel.

tHUrSDAy, September 158:00 – 10:00 A.M.General Assembly MeetingCalifornia Ballroom AB10:00 A.M. – NOON

Board of Governors MeetingPlaza Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.President’s ReceptionThe Pavilion7:00 – 11:00 P.M.Installation Dinner (Black-tie optional)The Pavilion

FrIDAy, September 168:00 A.M. – NOON

Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room

tUeSDAy, September 137:30 – 9:00 A.M.AJF Offi cers & Trustees MeetingImperial Room7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug- Involved Offenders

Faculty: Douglas B. Marlowe, JD, PhD, Senior Scientifi c Consultant for the Treatment Research Institute, Chief of Science & Policy for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineTo be effective and cost-effi cient, criminal dispositions require substantial modifi cations based upon the risk-and-needs profi les of the offenders. This presentation will present a typology of risk-and-needs profi les for drug offenders and review the clinical and supervisory adaptations required for various offender subtypes. 10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Implementing Evidence-Based PracticesFaculty: Richard Couzens, Judge (ret.), Placer County Superior

Court, California William Ray Price, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of MissouriThe panel will review data demonstrating the urgent need to incorporate evidence-based sentencing practices in our courts. There will be a discussion of the basic concepts underlying evidence-based sentencing and why it has proven an effective sentencing tool for judges and how it can generate a signifi cant reduction in recidivism. The program will review some of the innovative strategies being taken by the legislatures and judiciaries in California, Missouri, and other states to fully implement evidence-based sentencing.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Judicial Ethics in the Internet Age Faculty: Ann E. Brenden, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines John Priester, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des MoinesThis session will address issues with which judges are presented in their professional capacities by the virtually unlimited access and number of resources on the Internet. The session will include a discussion of the Internet’s impact on judicial functioning, including (1) the use of the Internet for independent judicial research, with emphasis on the ethical, constitutional, and evidentiary implications thereof, and (2) special challenges judges face to ensure that litigants receive fair trials, given the widespread access of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and Internet sources of information for sitting jurors (and judges serving as fact fi nders). 12:15 – 1:30 P.M.AJA Awards/AJF LuncheonThe City Terrace1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room

Topic: Women Convicted of Domestic Violence Faculty: Lisa Young Larance, RENEW Program Coordinator,

Catholic Social Services, Washtenaw County, MichiganWomen convicted of domestic violence are often court ordered to attend intervention programs designed and originated to address male-battering behavior. Such interventions may fail to prevent future violence by women,

due to addressing neither the context nor female participants’ unique needs. By raising awareness about the gendered nature and complexity of women’s use of force — in terms of the motivation, intent, and impact of their chosen actions — this presentation offers the opportunity to better understand effective intervention strategies for this population.

Topic: Families in Crisis: Combat Veterans and Domestic ViolenceFaculty: Douglas Hatchimonji, Judge, Superior Court,

Orange, California Lon Hurwitz, Judge, Superior Court, Orange, California Col. Maureen Robles, Veterans’ Services Coordinator, Orange County Health AgencyThis three-part session will focus on the corrosive effect of domestic violence on families, particularly children; the unique issues for the combat veteran (PTSD and TBI) and the necessity of an appropriate and integrated treatment strategy; and the unique way in which Orange County, California addresses the treatment needs of the combat veteran in family court.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Evidence-Based Sentencing: A How-To Faculty: Douglas B. MarloweThis session will elaborate upon the previous session on Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug-Involved Offenders by discussing how risk-and-need-assessment information may be incorporated as a practical matter into sentencing and dispositional decisions.

Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 1 Faculty: John E. Conery, Judge, 16th Judicial District Court, Franklin, Louisiana(Attendance at this session and at Part 2 is limited to 25 people. If you did not register in advance and space is still available, it will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.)2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Issues of Funding and Ethics in Problem-Solving CourtsFaculty: Brian Chodrow, Program Manager, National Highway

Traffi c Safety Administration, Washington, D.C. Peggy Fulton Hora David Wallace, Director, National Center for DWI Courts, Arlington, VirginiaProblem-solving courts create unique issues for judges regarding ethical considerations and funding. Federal policy supports problem-solving courts and provides some fi nancial incentives; however, the incentives vary between agencies. This session will address the hot spots in ethics and how to fund your problem-solving court.

Session #2Plaza Room

Topic: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Domestic Violence — What Judges Should Know

Faculty: Terra Slavin, LGBT Domestic Violence Expert, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center D. Zeke Zeidler, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Monterey Park, CaliforniaDomestic violence among same-sex couples is just as prevalent as among opposite-sex couples, but unique dynamics have resulted in invisibility and the potential for further victimization by the legal process. This training will examine domestic violence in the LGBT community, which will include an overview of demographic information, terminology, and specifi c domestic violence information. We will use a scenario to examine batterers’ tactics from an LGBT framework and discuss challenges judges may face when presented cases of LGBT domestic violence. Finally, we will discuss actions judges can take to protect LGBT survivors and to move toward bias-free courtrooms.

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SUNDAy, September 1110:00 A.M. – NOON

Budget Committee MeetingImperial Room10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Nominations Committee MeetingPacifi ca Room1:00 – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room2:00 – 5:00 P.M.Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.Welcome ReceptionThe City Terrace

mONDAy, September 127:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.RegistrationSierra Room8:00 – 9:00 A.M.Opening CeremoniesCalifornia Ballroom ABPresiding: Hon. Mary A. Celeste, President, AJA9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB Topic: Representing Justice: Art, Architecture, and Justice and the Intervention of Democratic Courts Faculty: Dennis E. Curtis, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law and Professorial Lecturer in Law, Yale Law School Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law, Yale Law SchoolThe coauthors of Representing Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in City-States and Democratic Courtrooms (Yale Press 2011) will map the relationship of courts and democracy by looking at the remarkable run of a remnant of the Renaissance — the Virtue Justice — who stands as a signpost for law and for government in countries around the world. Renaissance “rites” of judgment turned into democratic “rights,” requiring governments to respect judicial independence, provide open and public hearings, and accord access and dignity to all persons. Courts have not only been transformed by democracy, but also are challenged by the demands democratic norms of equality place on adjudication. The questions for the 21st century are what to do with all those now eligible to come to court. A good many answers have been to route claimants to less-public venues, such as administrative agencies and private providers of dispute resolution services. Thus, while venerable, courts are also vulnerable institutions that should not be taken for granted.10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Race Results: Hollywood vs. the Supreme Court — Ten Decades of Racial Decisions and Film Faculty: Eileen C. Moore, Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division 3, Santa Ana, CaliforniaA decade-by-decade comparison of how African-Americans have been treated in Hollywood movies, an institution perceived to be quite liberal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, perceived to be quite conservative. The

comparison, which includes movie clips and a discussion of cases and black history, not only reveals some surprising results but also underscores the desperate conditions blacks labored under in the United States.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Innovative Judicial Approaches to Victims Faculty: Daniel Cojanu, Vice President and Program Director, Canine Advocacy Program, Novi, MichiganThis session will look at the history of the Canine Advocacy Program — how it came about and the program design that is currently in use. It also will look at the ways a canine program can benefi t victims of any age who will be testifying in court. Benefi ts to the court, as well as staff members and citizens, will also be examined. Finally, adapting a canine program to any court whether circuit, district, or the juvenile court will be discussed.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: Drug Courts: A Primer on Drug, Sobriety, and Juvenile Drug Courts Faculty: Susan P. Marrinan, Judge (ret.), San Diego Superior Court Michael J. Haley, Chief Judge, 86th District Court, Traverse City, Michigan Peggy Fulton Hora, Judge (ret.), Walnut Creek, CaliforniaProblem-solving courts that address alcohol and other drug issues are the most innovative criminal justice response to crime in the country. Problem-solving courts reduce recidivism and are a proven budget solution to the vicious cycle of incarceration of offenders who are substance dependent. There are now over 3,500 such courts in the U.S. and in 20 other countries. This session will review adult drug treatment courts, juvenile treatment courts, and sobriety courts that address alcohol issues, including impaired driving.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: The Leadership Team and High Performing Courts Faculty: Raymond L. Billotte, District Court Administrator, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kevin A. Enright, Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court Donna Jo McDaniel, President Judge, 5th Judicial District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Michael M. Roddy, Executive Offi cer, San Diego Superior CourtThis session will explore the leadership traits of two disparate courts, Pittsburgh and San Diego, that enhance successful court performance. Effective court leaders require a balance of professional, organizational, and personal characteristics that promote collaboration while supporting the core judicial values of independence, autonomy, and expertise. Session participants will learn how the executive management team of the presiding judge/court executive can facilitate organizational objectives through understanding of court culture, performance measurement, and strategic alliances with both internal and external stakeholders.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Plenary Education Session California Ballroom AB Topic: Supreme Court of the United States Review of Recent Decisions of Signifi cance to State Court Judges Faculty: Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean, University of California-Irvine School of LawNoted U.S. Supreme Court scholar Erwin Chemerinsky returns for his insightful review of the previous term’s work and its impact on state court judicial practice.

Schedule of events Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 2 Faculty: John E. Conery6:00 – 8:00 P.M.AJF Fundraiser on the yacht High Spirits(The yacht is within walking distance of the Westin — 8 tenths of a mile — at the San Diego Marriott Marina. If you do not wish to walk you will need to take a taxi. You should be at the dock by 5:45 PM.)

WeDNeSDAy, September 147:00 – 9:00 A.M.Committee Meetings(Schedule will be posted in the AJA registration offi ce and included in attendee packets.)9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Courts and the Media: The High Visibility Case, Using People v. Kobe Bryant as a Case Study

Faculty: Ben Holden, Director, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Courts and Media, Reno, Nevada Pamela Mackey, Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C., Denver, Colorado Terry Ruckriegle, Chief Judge, Fifth Judicial District, Breckenridge, Colorado10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Veterans Treatment Courts Faculty: Brian Clubb, Project Director, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Alexandria, Virginia Wendy S. Lindley, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, CaliforniaVeterans Treatment Courts, hybrid Drug and Mental Health Courts, are growing rapidly throughout our country. They serve both recent Veterans, many of whom have served multiple combat tours, as well as older Veterans from different service eras. Combining judicial supervision, frequent and random drug and alcohol testing, and a series of incentives and sanctions with the support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and volunteer Veteran Mentors, they are a new application of a largely successful criminal justice model. This session will include information on why and how these courts are being implemented and what makes them different than other treatment courts.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Settling the Civil Case Faculty: Ronald L. Bauer, Judge, Orange County Superior Court, California Leo Bowman, Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan Bryan Levy, Judge, 46th District Court, Bingham Farms, MichiganThis session will focus on the use of mediation as a tool to facilitate settlement of civil cases. Discussion will focus on case selection, scheduling considerations, when and how to select a mediator, and the importance of timely decisions by the judge that serve to advance the mediation process. The session also will address the mediation process itself — how mediation begins, the benefi ts of mediation, and how mediators can close the deal.12:15 – 1:30 P.M.Lunch on your own1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room Topic: Pro Se Litigation Faculty: Deborah Chase, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the Courts Bonnie Hough, Senior Attorney, California Center for Families, Children and the CourtsThis session will focus on issues involved in handling cases involving self-represented litigants. Examples of the types of assistance to self-represented litigants that courts might provide will be given. Data will be presented showing the cost benefi ts to courts in providing this assistance. Other topics to be covered are calendar and casefl ow management techniques for cases involving self-represented litigants and the ethical issues involved for judges and court staff in their interactions with self-represented litigants.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Emerging Constitutional Issues Faculty: Gregory Caskey, Judge (ret.), Contra Costa County Superior Court, Martinez, California Kimberly Frankel, 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Brian MacKenzie, 52/1st District Court, Novi, MichiganThis session explores developing constitutional issues involving search and seizure, confrontation, and the right to bear arms. It will look at the most recent cases and suggest how they may impact your courtroom.2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB Topic: New Developments in the Science of Judicial Behavior Faculty: Jeffrey J. Rachlinski, Professor of Law, Cornell University Law School

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: High Performance on the Road Faculty: James McMillan, Principal Court Management Consultant, National Center for State Courts Robert J. Torres, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of GuamPerformance of judicial duties often requires that judges travel and leave the comfort and security of their chambers and MIS staff. To be effective and effi cient, judges need continued access to resources and technological tools via the Internet. This session offers practical technology tips to assist judges in mastering the art of high-tech travel. Participants will better understand the benefi ts that technology can bring to the performance of judicial duties when traveling, including review of remote connectivity, Web resources, programs, gadgets (like the iPad), and applications. The audience will have enhanced recognition and appreciation of the security and ethical issues surrounding judicial travel.

tHUrSDAy, September 158:00 – 10:00 A.M.General Assembly MeetingCalifornia Ballroom AB10:00 A.M. – NOON

Board of Governors MeetingPlaza Room6:00 – 7:00 P.M.President’s ReceptionThe Pavilion7:00 – 11:00 P.M.Installation Dinner (Black-tie optional)The Pavilion

FrIDAy, September 168:00 A.M. – NOON

Executive Committee MeetingImperial Room

tUeSDAy, September 137:30 – 9:00 A.M.AJF Offi cers & Trustees MeetingImperial Room7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Vendor area openCalifornia Foyer9:00 – 10:25 A.M.Plenary Education SessionCalifornia Ballroom AB

Topic: Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug- Involved Offenders

Faculty: Douglas B. Marlowe, JD, PhD, Senior Scientifi c Consultant for the Treatment Research Institute, Chief of Science & Policy for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineTo be effective and cost-effi cient, criminal dispositions require substantial modifi cations based upon the risk-and-needs profi les of the offenders. This presentation will present a typology of risk-and-needs profi les for drug offenders and review the clinical and supervisory adaptations required for various offender subtypes. 10:25 – 10:45 A.M.Break — California Foyer10:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Implementing Evidence-Based PracticesFaculty: Richard Couzens, Judge (ret.), Placer County Superior

Court, California William Ray Price, Jr., Justice, Supreme Court of MissouriThe panel will review data demonstrating the urgent need to incorporate evidence-based sentencing practices in our courts. There will be a discussion of the basic concepts underlying evidence-based sentencing and why it has proven an effective sentencing tool for judges and how it can generate a signifi cant reduction in recidivism. The program will review some of the innovative strategies being taken by the legislatures and judiciaries in California, Missouri, and other states to fully implement evidence-based sentencing.

Session #2Plaza Room Topic: Judicial Ethics in the Internet Age Faculty: Ann E. Brenden, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines John Priester, Administrative Law Judge, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des MoinesThis session will address issues with which judges are presented in their professional capacities by the virtually unlimited access and number of resources on the Internet. The session will include a discussion of the Internet’s impact on judicial functioning, including (1) the use of the Internet for independent judicial research, with emphasis on the ethical, constitutional, and evidentiary implications thereof, and (2) special challenges judges face to ensure that litigants receive fair trials, given the widespread access of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and Internet sources of information for sitting jurors (and judges serving as fact fi nders). 12:15 – 1:30 P.M.AJA Awards/AJF LuncheonThe City Terrace1:30 – 2:55 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1Plaza Room

Topic: Women Convicted of Domestic Violence Faculty: Lisa Young Larance, RENEW Program Coordinator,

Catholic Social Services, Washtenaw County, MichiganWomen convicted of domestic violence are often court ordered to attend intervention programs designed and originated to address male-battering behavior. Such interventions may fail to prevent future violence by women,

due to addressing neither the context nor female participants’ unique needs. By raising awareness about the gendered nature and complexity of women’s use of force — in terms of the motivation, intent, and impact of their chosen actions — this presentation offers the opportunity to better understand effective intervention strategies for this population.

Topic: Families in Crisis: Combat Veterans and Domestic ViolenceFaculty: Douglas Hatchimonji, Judge, Superior Court,

Orange, California Lon Hurwitz, Judge, Superior Court, Orange, California Col. Maureen Robles, Veterans’ Services Coordinator, Orange County Health AgencyThis three-part session will focus on the corrosive effect of domestic violence on families, particularly children; the unique issues for the combat veteran (PTSD and TBI) and the necessity of an appropriate and integrated treatment strategy; and the unique way in which Orange County, California addresses the treatment needs of the combat veteran in family court.

Session #2California Ballroom AB Topic: Evidence-Based Sentencing: A How-To Faculty: Douglas B. MarloweThis session will elaborate upon the previous session on Introduction to Evidence-Based Sentencing for Drug-Involved Offenders by discussing how risk-and-need-assessment information may be incorporated as a practical matter into sentencing and dispositional decisions.

Session #3Harbor Room Topic: National Center for State Courts Pilot Program, Judicial Training on Elder Abuse, Part 1 Faculty: John E. Conery, Judge, 16th Judicial District Court, Franklin, Louisiana(Attendance at this session and at Part 2 is limited to 25 people. If you did not register in advance and space is still available, it will be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.)2:55 – 3:10 P.M.Break — California Foyer3:10 – 4:30 P.M.Concurrent Education Sessions

Session #1California Ballroom AB

Topic: Issues of Funding and Ethics in Problem-Solving CourtsFaculty: Brian Chodrow, Program Manager, National Highway

Traffi c Safety Administration, Washington, D.C. Peggy Fulton Hora David Wallace, Director, National Center for DWI Courts, Arlington, VirginiaProblem-solving courts create unique issues for judges regarding ethical considerations and funding. Federal policy supports problem-solving courts and provides some fi nancial incentives; however, the incentives vary between agencies. This session will address the hot spots in ethics and how to fund your problem-solving court.

Session #2Plaza Room

Topic: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Domestic Violence — What Judges Should Know

Faculty: Terra Slavin, LGBT Domestic Violence Expert, Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center D. Zeke Zeidler, Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Monterey Park, CaliforniaDomestic violence among same-sex couples is just as prevalent as among opposite-sex couples, but unique dynamics have resulted in invisibility and the potential for further victimization by the legal process. This training will examine domestic violence in the LGBT community, which will include an overview of demographic information, terminology, and specifi c domestic violence information. We will use a scenario to examine batterers’ tactics from an LGBT framework and discuss challenges judges may face when presented cases of LGBT domestic violence. Finally, we will discuss actions judges can take to protect LGBT survivors and to move toward bias-free courtrooms.

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The AmericAn Judges AssociATion, The AmericAn Judges FoundATion

Joined by the california Judiciary

September 11–16, 2011WeStIN GASLAmp QUArter, SAN DIeGO, CALIFOrNIA

The High Performance JudgeThe 51st Annual conference

September 11, 2011

Welcome to AJA’s Annual Conference in beautiful San Diego. This conference is special because we are joined by many members of the California judiciary. Particular recognition should go to our AJA education chair, Judge Brian MacKenzie, and the members of his committee, Judges Gerard Alonge, Peter Sferrazza, Richard Kayne, and Catherine Shaffer. They worked hard, along with Ms. Karene Alvarado, managing attorney, Education Division/CJER, Judicial Council of California, and California judges Tricia Ann Bigelow, Peggy Fulton Hora, Eileen Moore, and Eddie Sturgeon, to bring forward collaborative panels that included California presenters. I also want to thank the AJA Executive Committee, the AJA Board of Governors, and Shelley Rockwell, our association manager.

As always, I look forward to seeing our members from the 50 States and Canada. What makes AJA so distinctive is this opportunity to exchange ideas with our colleagues from jurisdictions different from our own. Our education programs are filled with informative and timely subjects. Additionally, special events have been organized for members as well as their guests and spouses.

Thank you for attending and making this conference a truly unforgettable one!

Always,

Mary A. Celeste, President

Welcome!preSIDeNt, mary A. Celeste, Colorado

preSIDeNt-eLeCt, Kevin burke, minnesota

VICe preSIDeNt, toni m. Higginbotham, Louisiana

SeCretAry, elliott Zide, massachusetts

treASUrer, Harold V. Froehlich, Wisconsin

ImmeDIAte pASt preSIDeNt, James mcKay, Louisiana

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, John e. Conery

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, michael High

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee AND eDUCAtION COmmIttee CHAIr, brian W. macKenzie

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, eileen A. Olds

Damian Murray, President

Nathan White, Vice President

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

Acknowledgment & Hours of Operation

AJA and AJF gratefully acknowledge the support of the following contributorsThe Scholl Foundation Bureau of Justice Assistance

AJA Association Services Office HoursSierra RoomSunday, September 11 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMMonday, September 12 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMTuesday, September 13 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMWednesday, September 14 7:00 AM to 4:30 PMThursday, September 15 7:30 AM to NoonFriday, September 16 7:30 AM to Noon

Hospitality Suite HoursGovernor’s SuiteMonday, September 12 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMWednesday, September 14 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Fred C. Nachtigal, Secretary

Bruce Campbell, Treasurer

DISTRICT 1Judge Gerald LocasJudge Robert PrinceJudge Paul Yee

DISTRICT 2Judge Paul FeinmanJudge Edward Waldman

DISTRICT 3Judge Gerard J. AlongeJudge Karen Shreeves-JohnsJudge Sheila Woods Skipper

DISTRICT 4Judge Teresa HammonsJudge Jerrauld JonesJudge Vincent A. Lilley

DISTRICT 5Judge James Oxendine

DISTRICT 6Judge John E. ConeryJudge Paul J. de MahyJudge John C. Finley III

DISTRICT 7Judge Sherry L. JacksonJudge Nathan White

DISTRICT 8Judge Daniel EisensteinJudge John RossonJudge Paul D. Stanko

DISTRICT 9Judge Jack PuffenbergerJudge Thomas A. SwiftJudge Joseph J. Zone

DISTRICT 10Judge Elizabeth HinesJudge Brian MacKenzie

DISTRICT 11Justice William A. GorewichJudge Michael HighJudge John B. Williams

DISTRICT 12Judge Denise Lightford

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

2010–2011 board of Governors

DISTRICT 13 Judge Richard KayneJudge Catherine ShafferJudge Gale G. Sinclair

DISTRICT 14Judge Sheila B. FellJudge Peter SferrazzaJudge Sandra Thompson

AmerICAN JUDGeS FOUNDAtION

2010–2011 Officers

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The AmericAn Judges AssociATion, The AmericAn Judges FoundATion

Joined by the california Judiciary

September 11–16, 2011WeStIN GASLAmp QUArter, SAN DIeGO, CALIFOrNIA

The High Performance JudgeThe 51st Annual conference

September 11, 2011

Welcome to AJA’s Annual Conference in beautiful San Diego. This conference is special because we are joined by many members of the California judiciary. Particular recognition should go to our AJA education chair, Judge Brian MacKenzie, and the members of his committee, Judges Gerard Alonge, Peter Sferrazza, Richard Kayne, and Catherine Shaffer. They worked hard, along with Ms. Karene Alvarado, managing attorney, Education Division/CJER, Judicial Council of California, and California judges Tricia Ann Bigelow, Peggy Fulton Hora, Eileen Moore, and Eddie Sturgeon, to bring forward collaborative panels that included California presenters. I also want to thank the AJA Executive Committee, the AJA Board of Governors, and Shelley Rockwell, our association manager.

As always, I look forward to seeing our members from the 50 States and Canada. What makes AJA so distinctive is this opportunity to exchange ideas with our colleagues from jurisdictions different from our own. Our education programs are filled with informative and timely subjects. Additionally, special events have been organized for members as well as their guests and spouses.

Thank you for attending and making this conference a truly unforgettable one!

Always,

Mary A. Celeste, President

Welcome!preSIDeNt, mary A. Celeste, Colorado

preSIDeNt-eLeCt, Kevin burke, minnesota

VICe preSIDeNt, toni m. Higginbotham, Louisiana

SeCretAry, elliott Zide, massachusetts

treASUrer, Harold V. Froehlich, Wisconsin

ImmeDIAte pASt preSIDeNt, James mcKay, Louisiana

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, John e. Conery

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, michael High

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee AND eDUCAtION COmmIttee CHAIr, brian W. macKenzie

exeCUtIVe COmmIttee, eileen A. Olds

Damian Murray, President

Nathan White, Vice President

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

Acknowledgment & Hours of Operation

AJA and AJF gratefully acknowledge the support of the following contributorsThe Scholl Foundation Bureau of Justice Assistance

AJA Association Services Office HoursSierra RoomSunday, September 11 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMMonday, September 12 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMTuesday, September 13 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMWednesday, September 14 7:00 AM to 4:30 PMThursday, September 15 7:30 AM to NoonFriday, September 16 7:30 AM to Noon

Hospitality Suite HoursGovernor’s SuiteMonday, September 12 8:00 PM to 11:00 PMWednesday, September 14 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Fred C. Nachtigal, Secretary

Bruce Campbell, Treasurer

DISTRICT 1Judge Gerald LocasJudge Robert PrinceJudge Paul Yee

DISTRICT 2Judge Paul FeinmanJudge Edward Waldman

DISTRICT 3Judge Gerard J. AlongeJudge Karen Shreeves-JohnsJudge Sheila Woods Skipper

DISTRICT 4Judge Teresa HammonsJudge Jerrauld JonesJudge Vincent A. Lilley

DISTRICT 5Judge James Oxendine

DISTRICT 6Judge John E. ConeryJudge Paul J. de MahyJudge John C. Finley III

DISTRICT 7Judge Sherry L. JacksonJudge Nathan White

DISTRICT 8Judge Daniel EisensteinJudge John RossonJudge Paul D. Stanko

DISTRICT 9Judge Jack PuffenbergerJudge Thomas A. SwiftJudge Joseph J. Zone

DISTRICT 10Judge Elizabeth HinesJudge Brian MacKenzie

DISTRICT 11Justice William A. GorewichJudge Michael HighJudge John B. Williams

DISTRICT 12Judge Denise Lightford

AmerICAN JUDGeS ASSOCIAtION

2010–2011 board of Governors

DISTRICT 13 Judge Richard KayneJudge Catherine ShafferJudge Gale G. Sinclair

DISTRICT 14Judge Sheila B. FellJudge Peter SferrazzaJudge Sandra Thompson

AmerICAN JUDGeS FOUNDAtION

2010–2011 Officers

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