Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society

FINALLY EXONERATED! 80 years ago, 256 Black sailors at Port Chicago were unjustly sentenced when they refused to go back to unsafe working conditions after an explosion killed hundreds. These sentences dramatically changed their lives. Just last week, the Navy exonerated them. Watch our program about the tragedy and its aftermath to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gR9hNugN

The NJCHS is so excited to be welcoming new members with awesome swag while here at the Ninth Circuit Conference! But you can still join us from anywhere -- Become a member! https://lnkd.in/gUqQxndd If you're at the Conference, be sure to come by and meet our new Executive Director, Johanna!

If you saw our Artificial Intelligence program over Zoom, we know the sound wasn't perfect . . . so now you can watch it with closed captioning and won't miss a word of the panel's insights!   https://lnkd.in/gJw5beME

Don't miss these candid and insightful reflections from Chief Judge Mary Murguia, Judge Consuelo Callahan, and Judge Kim Wardlaw. Watch the recording of our recent program to hear about their experiences as vanguard women in the law and as some of the first Latina judges in their roles. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gMc7H7R6

Congratulations to NJCHS Board member and friend Judge M. Margaret McKeown for being the recipient of the 2024 Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics! You most certainly deserve this award for your "exemplary service in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence." The Award will be presented at the American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence event on October 26, 2024, at the Supreme Court of the United States. Get to know Judge McKeown better and hear about her incredible career by watching her Oral History video: https://lnkd.in/g_ejZcGC

DATE CHANGE: "One Fighting Irishman" film screening & discussion at the SF Public Library will now be held on SEPT. 21st! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g4R_uK_z The documentary features Wayne Collins, a lawyer who heroically defended the rights of numerous Japanese Americans during WWII, from Fred Korematsu to "Tokyo Rose" to 5,000 Japanese Americans who were wrongly induced to renounce their US Citizenship. Come see a film screening of the documentary and hear from the filmmaker Sharon Yamato, attorney Wayne Merrill Collins, biographer Charles Wollenberg, and Tule Lake survivor Hiroshi Shimizu.

Wayne Collins was a hero -- a lawyer who defended the rights of numerous Japanese Americans during WWII -- from Fred Korematsu to "Tokyo Rose" to 5,000 Japanese Americans who were wrongly induced to renounce their US Citizenship. Come to the San Francisco Public Library on June 29th for a film screening of the documentary about Collins, "One Fighting Irishman," and hear from the filmmaker Sharon Yamato, attorney Wayne Merrill Collins, biographer Charles Wollenberg, and Tule Lake survivor Hiroshi Shimizu. Learn more! https://lnkd.in/gxw2pJcc

Are you dynamic, detail-oriented and a great team player? Apply to be the Communication and Programs Associate for a non-profit with a vital mission.This position provides an opportunity for real responsibility and growth raising awareness about the key role the judiciary plays in Society. See details here! https://lnkd.in/gb3t4fqM #hiring #jobs #graduate #work #recruitment #talent.

The NJCHS mourns the tragic loss of Judge Larry Hicks (District of Nevada) whose life and whose thoughts shared with us during his oral history were inspirational to all. Watch the full oral history video: https://lnkd.in/gpCznVmc

Join us in Seattle or Virtually on June 26 to hear from three amazing Ninth Circuit Judges: Chief Judge Mary Murguia, Judge Consuelo Callahan, and Judge Kim Wardlaw. These outstanding jurists were vanguard women in the law and also some of the first Latina women judges in their various roles in the judiciary. Introduction by Judge Ana de Alba, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Learn more and register here! https://lnkd.in/giE-jAXz