Co-founder of the world's first gay and lesbian synagogue, Judge Jerold Krieger was a well-known, openly gay judge, who was most notably remembered for his service as Chairperson of the Sexual Orientation Fairness Subcommittee of the California Judicial Council's Access and Fairness Advisory Committee. Judge Krieger...
Judge Johnson served as a Judge in the Juvenile Justice Division from 2012 until her passing in February 2023. Prior to becoming a judge, she served as a public defender for more than 20 years where she rose to become one of the first black...
Judge Gorton served as a Judge from 1997 to 2008. Prior to becoming a judge, he was a national leader on anti-bullying best practices and as well as anti-hate crime legislation. June 12, 2010, Judge Gorton served as the Grand Marshall of the 40th anniversary...
The first openly gay male judge in Oregon, Judge Gernant graduated from Harvard Law School in 1968. He served as a judge from 1986 to 2008. Upon his retirement, Judge Gernant moved to Michigan where he immersed himself in musical theater and his greatest love –...
An altruist at heart, Judge Herbert Donaldson loved being recognized as the first openly gay judge in San Francisco. Also remembered as a “renaissance man,” Judge Donaldson once ventured into a side business in coffee shop ownership and coffee bean wholesaling. Judge Donaldson was a founding member...
After 22 years of working in Toronto Crown Attorney’s office, Justice Callaghan joined the Ontario Court of Justice in March 2020. In his short time on the bench, he will be remembered for his fundamental kindness and fairness. Friends also remember Justice Callaghan for his...
Judge Jason Worth used his HIV diagnosis as an opportunity to advance HIV/AIDS workers' representation and rights. On days when his illness prevented him from traveling, Judge Worth used a telephone equipped with a television to handle settlement conferences from home. He explained that working as a...
A doting father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Judge Keith Wisot enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family and large circle of colleagues and friends. Judge Wisot was also active in many bar associations, including the Lawyers for Human Rights. Judge Wisot was a founding board...
Judge Matthew St. George is described as “a true trailblazer ...
Judge Rand Schrader was the first openly gay staff person to work in the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. The LA County supervisor appointed Judge Schrader to the Los Angeles County AIDS Commission in 1987; he served as its chairman from 1989-1991. In an attempt increase...