Most remembered for her strong devotion to children and any type of juvenile injustice, Judge Sandra Butler Smith was a beloved teacher, wife, mother, district attorney, author, writer, artist, speaker, superior court judge and foster parent. The Judge Sandra Butler Smith memorial award is presented annually...
Remembered as a "brilliant judge and lawyer," Judge Daniel Brenner was appointed to the bench by Governor Jerry Brown of California in 2012. In addition to his service as a judge, he was also a lecturer and sat on the faculties of multiple universities. Judge Brenner was...
Judge Batts was the first openly LGBTQ judge confirmed to the federal bench. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, she was confirmed in June 1994. A 1972 graduate of Harvard Law School, Judge Batts started her legal career as a law clerk for a federal judge...
Judge John Paul Barnich was the first openly gay judge appointed to the municipal court in Texas. He is remembered by friends as "A wonderful, kind person. A character," while having a "...
Judge Carolyn Archbold loved living at Hubbard Lake, Michigan, and frequently traveled Africa and Asia. Beloved to many, Judge Archbold is remembered as a good friend and positive role model. Judge Archbold was a founding member of the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges....