Keynote featuring Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.)

Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (Ret.) joined ADR Services, Inc. in 2023 after a distinguished career as the 28th Chief Justice of California. A native of Sacramento, she earned her J.D. from UC Davis School of Law and began her legal career as a Deputy District Attorney. With 32 years of service on California’s appellate and trial courts, she was appointed by three governors, starting with her role on the Sacramento Municipal Court in 1990. Throughout her tenure, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye emphasized transparency and civic learning, leading initiatives to inform Californians about the judiciary.

Anthony Storm is a managing partner at Storm Palyan LLP and is known for his expertise overseeing electronic security issues related to divorces for public figures. This includes taking steps to prevent disclosure of private information and minimizing the harm if a disclosure occurs.

Mr. Storm entered the family law arena following his tenure as a clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, where he litigated criminal matters for the Federal Government. Recognized for outstanding service, Mr. Storm received an award from both the U.S. Attorney and from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Mr. Storm is on the executive committee of the Board of Governors for the Beverly Hills Bar Association, sits on the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, is a delegate to Collaborative Practice of California, was both the past-chair and vice-chair of the family law section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and serves on their amicus committee. Mr. Storm has received recognition from the Los Angeles Superior Court for his pro bono work. Mr. Storm is also a trained mediator and arbitrator.