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...
Judge Robert Sandoval is remembered as "evenhanded and efficient," and as an advocate for unequivocal fairness in the judicial process. As a Municipal Court commissioner in Hollywood, Sandoval ended the practice of announcing in open court the results of AIDS testing, which was required for...
A respected counsel in the field of family law and civil litigation, Judge Gina Quijano is remembered as a committed lawyer, judge, birdwatcher, photographer, and amusing raconteur. For 10 remarkable years, she brought to the bench her renowned integrity, humor, fairness, common sense, and good judgment....
Judge Nina Puglia was a talented and well-respected judge and mediator for more than 30 years. She was a dear friend to many colleagues and is remembered for her passion for travel, film, food and music. Exploration was a central theme to Judge Puglia’s life. The...