The Bar Association of San Francisco presents
Civility in the Courtroom: Wisdom from Bay Area Judges
(Rebroadcast)
| Date |
Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| MCLE Registration |
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Virtual Program |
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. |
| MCLE |
1 Hour of Civility |
Speakers
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Judge Maria Evangelista
San Francisco Superior Court |
Judge Peter Kang
United States District Court
Northern District of California |
Judge Monica Wiley
San Francisco Superior Court
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Moderator
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Kevin Benedicto
Counsel, Redgrave
San Francisco Police Commissioner |
Tips from the bench on how to stay professional, civil, and ethical despite the pressures of practice. Hear from Bay Area judges about how they foster a culture of civility and mutual respect in their courtrooms, when and how attorneys should raise issues of incivility to the presiding judge, and do's and don'ts when practicing before the panelists.
Topics
- Expectations of civility in the courtroom, including ethical and local rules addressing civility issues
- Examples of do's and don'ts when practicing before the panelists
- Guidance for attorneys dealing with in civil opposing counsel, including when and how to raise concerns with the presiding judge
Event Code: G257022J
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