Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference 2024

Ian Gershengorn

Attorney at Jenner & Block

Ian Gershengorn moderated the session 'Native American Tribal Law at an Inflection Point: SCOTUS's Shifting Dynamics and their Practical Impacts.'

Jeffrey Fisher

Professor at Stanford Law School

Professor Jeffrey Fisher presented the Supreme Court Review during the conference.

Johnathan Smith

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at Department of Justice

Johnathan Smith was a panelist in the session 'Reflections on the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act: Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future.'

Joseph William Singer

Professor at Harvard Law School

Professor Joseph William Singer was a panelist in the session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' discussing constitutional law topics.

Judith Resnik

Professor at Yale Law School

Professor Judith Resnik moderated the general session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' facilitating discussions on constitutional law.

Karen J. Kirksey Smith

Courtroom Deputy at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Karen J. Kirksey Smith performed the National Anthem during the opening program of the conference.

Karen S. Crawford

Magistrate Judge at Southern District of California

Judge Karen S. Crawford received the American Inns of Court Ninth Circuit Professionalism Award during the opening ceremonies of the conference.

Lina Khan

Chair at Federal Trade Commission

FTC Chair Lina Khan engaged in a discussion with District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on topics including corporate mergers, non-compete agreements, social media influencers, and AI fraud.

Madeleine C. Wanslee

Bankruptcy Judge at District of Arizona

Judge Madeleine C. Wanslee, chair of the Conference Executive Committee, engaged in the 'Conversation with the Justice' with Justice Elena Kagan.

Mary H. Murguia

Chief Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Chief Judge Mary H. Murguia presided over the 2024 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, emphasizing the importance of staying apprised of innovations in the legal community, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Mary Ziegler

Professor at U.C. Davis School of Law

Professor Mary Ziegler participated as a panelist in the session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' providing insights into constitutional law.

Matthew D. McGill

Attorney at Gibson Dunn

Matthew D. McGill participated as a panelist in the session on Native American tribal law, offering insights into recent legal developments.

Matthew L. Campbell

Attorney at Native American Rights Fund

Matthew L. Campbell was a panelist in the session on Native American tribal law, discussing recent Supreme Court decisions.

Melissa Murray

Professor and Faculty Director at Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center, NYU Law

Professor Melissa Murray participated as a panelist in the session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' discussing constitutional law matters.

Michelle M. Pettit

Magistrate Judge at Southern District of California

Judge Michelle M. Pettit, associated with the Veteran’s Diversion Program, participated in the specialty courts session.

Mihir Sahani

Student at BASIS Chandler, Chandler, Arizona

Mihir Sahani, part of the team that won first place in the video portion of the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, was honored during the conference.

Nancy J. Koppe

Magistrate Judge at District of Nevada

Judge Nancy J. Koppe moderated the session 'Innovative Justice: Exploring the Ninth Circuit's Specialty Courts,' leading discussions on specialty courts.

Nikolas Bowie

Professor at Harvard Law School

Professor Nikolas Bowie moderated the session 'Reflections on the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act: Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future.'

Reva Siegel

Professor at Yale Law School

Professor Reva Siegel contributed as a panelist in the session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' offering perspectives on constitutional law.

Richard A. Jones

Senior District Judge at Western District of Washington

Judge Richard A. Jones, presiding judge of the DREAM Court, participated in the session on specialty courts.

Robert J. Conrad Jr.

Senior District Judge and Director at Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. addressed the conference audience during opening ceremonies, highlighting the importance of teamwork in the pursuit of excellence in the administration of justice.

Roger M. Townsend

Attorney at Breskin Johnson & Townsend PLLC

Roger M. Townsend, program chair for the 2024 Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, participated in the 'Conversation with the Justice' with Justice Elena Kagan.

Ruth L. Okediji

Jeremiah Smith Jr. Professor of Law and Co-Director at Berkman Klein Center, Harvard Law School

Professor Ruth L. Okediji participated in the session 'Generative AI: Where are we and what legal challenges await us?', discussing the effect of AI on legal practitioners.

Samuel Lewis

Samuel Lewis, a specialty court graduate, discussed his experience as a participant in the specialty courts session.

Sherif Girgis

Associate Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame, The Law School

Professor Sherif Girgis was a panelist in the session 'Doors Dobbs Opened,' contributing insights on constitutional law.

Silvio Lugo

Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer at Northern District of California

Silvio Lugo, associated with the LEADS Court, contributed to the session on specialty courts.

Stephen Berzon

Founding Partner at Altshuler Berzon LLP

Stephen Berzon received the 2024 John P. Frank Award at the conference, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.

Vivan Patel

Student at BASIS Chandler, Chandler, Arizona

Vivan Patel, part of the team that won first place in the video portion of the 2024 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest, was honored during the conference.

Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

District Judge at Northern District of California

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers conversed with FTC Chair Lina Khan on current topics such as corporate mergers and AI fraud.