March 10, 2022 Appellate Law Chambers Chat

On March 10, 2022, the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court (“Deegan Inn”) held an Appellate Law Chambers Chat. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Chambers Chat was held virtually.

Guests included Associate Justice Richard T. Fields and Associate Justice Michael Raphael, both of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Two. Justice Fields is a former president of the Deegan Inn (2000-2002).

Associate Justices Fields and Raphael were joined by Jordan Ray, a senior appellate attorney working for Associate Justice Marsha Slough, of the same court, and Gabriel White, a Deegan Inn Board member and a senior appellate attorney in Justice Raphael’s chambers.

Mr. White facilitated the discussion and moderated questions from Deegan Inn members. Topics covered included a peek behind the curtain at how the Court of Appeal works, as well as various suggestions and best practices for attorneys who before the Court of Appeal, or who have cases that might come up on appeal.