Inside California's Judicial Appointments Process with Secretary Céspedes

For attorneys considering a seat on the bench, understanding what the Governor's office actually looks for in a candidate can be the difference between a strong application and a missed opportunity. Luis Cespedes joins Hon. Helen Zukin for a candid conversation on how judicial appointments are made in California. Cespedes covers the qualities and qualifications that matter most to the Governor, walks through the application form, and explains the steps a candidate moves through after applying. Justice Zukin, who was the architect of the Statewide Judicial Mentor Program and has chaired numerous vetting committees, brings her expertise from both sides of the application process to the discussion.